To address the shortage of medical professionals in various regions, a new financial incentive mechanism is being implemented to encourage doctors to work outside major urban centers.
According to the "Operative Information Center-OMM", this initiative was announced by Anar Bayramov, Executive Director of TABIB (The Administration of the Regional Medical Divisions), during a recent press conference.
Bayramov stated that in regions excluding Baku, Absheron, Sumgait, and Ganja, a coefficient of 1.3 will be applied to variable bonus payments calculated based on performance in surgical, inpatient therapeutic, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, anesthesia, and invasive radiological services. Consequently, doctors working in these regions will benefit from both stable salary increases and enhanced bonus coefficients.
Furthermore, for doctors providing outpatient services, the current small percentage payments per patient will be replaced by a differentiated fixed allowance based on the monthly number of patient visits.
The Executive Director emphasized that the new salary regulations link incentive payments directly to the quality of medical services provided and patient satisfaction. "This reform aims to organize medical services in a more patient-centered manner and transform quality indicators into material incentives. The higher the quality of service is rated, the higher the payment the doctor receives," Bayramov explained. He added that this approach encourages high-quality, compassionate care and motivates doctors to build better relationships with their patients.
The healthcare system in Azerbaijan has been undergoing significant reforms in recent years, with TABIB playing a central role in optimizing medical services and ensuring equitable access to healthcare across the country. By introducing these financial incentives, the government aims to reduce the disparity in medical staffing between the capital and the regions, ultimately improving the overall quality of public health services nationwide.
