10 August 2018 10:49

Doctors are highly satisfied with MHI

The State Agency on Mandatory Health Insurance (the Agency) has released reports showing results of surveys which had been conducted among doctors of pilot Mingachevir and Yevlakh Central Hospitals. The surveys aimed to find out whether the medical personnel were satisfied with their jobs as well as their attitude to mandatory health insurance (MHI). 190 doctors of Mingachevir Central Hospital and 123 doctors of Yevlakh Central Hospital participated in the surveys.

According to the reports, in 2016 percentage of doctors with monthly salaries of 105-300 AZN was 85.3% in Mingachevir and 82.1% in Yevlakh. Starting from 2017 when ITS was introduced, salaries increased trough 2 new types of extra pays. In specific, 53.1% of Mingachevir doctors and 62% of Yevlakh doctors receive 341-540 AZN per month. Those receiving above 541 AZN constitute 36.9% in Mingachevir and 28% in Yevlakh. 58.4% of Mingachevir doctors and 56% of Yevlakh doctors are satisfied with their salaries.

Percentage of doctors pleased with the implemented reforms is 77.3% in Mingachevir and 82% in Yevlakh. Moreover, 76.4% of Mingachevir doctors and 63% of Yevlakh doctors are satisfied with supply of pharmaceuticals; 75.8% of Mingachevir doctors and 61% of Yevlakh doctors are satisfied with supply of medical equipment.

Majority of doctors stated that MHI had positively impacted their hospitals. They positively rate salary increases, supply of necessary medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, improvement of work conditions as well as quality and accessibility of medical services, and rise in patient satisfaction.

As for suggestions regarding further development of hospitals, majority of doctors noted importance of special courses and trainings for their professional development, and expansion of MHI coverage.

The Agency has also released a report showing results of an identical survey conducted among 96 doctors of pilot Agdash Central Hospital. Since the survey took place after (a month later) the President passed a Decree introducing MHI in Agdash, salary analysis was not done. The survey findings relate to doctors’ satisfaction with their jobs, awareness as well as expectations of MHI and need for trainings.

In specific, percentage of doctors pleased with their salaries is only 17%. Moreover, 54% of doctors are satisfied with supply of medical equipment and 46.9% of doctors are satisfied with supply of pharmaceuticals. 50% of doctors highly rate their work conditions.

Working with patients is very satisfactory for 87.5% of doctors. Those considering trainings important for increasing efficiency of hospitals and raising quality of medical services constitute 84.4%. Moreover, 97.8% of doctors believe that MHI will positively impact their hospital. For this purpose, they suggest enhancing work conditions, supply of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, and increasing salaries.

It is worth noting that the surveys were conducted by the Agency in cooperation with competent regional trade unions.

The reports are available on the Agency website.