Rogov O.Yu.Financial University under Government of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation fintech@gmx.ch
Subject The article deals with the study of the quality of health at the regional level, identifying the relationship between budget costs and the quantitative and qualitative indicators of the healthcare industry in the Russian Federation. Objectives The article aims to assess the quality of health in the regions through a cluster approach. Methods For the study, as the source data, we used data from the Federal State Statistics Service compendiums for each region of Russia. The analysis covers an array of data for 2006–2015. As well, we used the method of index numbers. To select clusters, we applied a variance test. Results In the course of the study, three cluster groups were identified for consideration. The analysis found no unequivocal correlation between qualitative and quantitative health indicators and health costs. Relevance The proposed clustering of the Russian Federation regions will make it possible to identify problems that impede quality improvement in healthcare.
Keywords: cluster analysis, index theory, healthcare quality
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