ABSTRACT
The aim of the article is a comparative and legal study of corruption and measures to combat corruption in health care in Ukraine, using the experience of Georgia and the European Union. The materials of the research are the legislation of the European Union, Georgia, Ukraine, statistical information. The authors of the research have used the systematization method, comparative and legal method, analysis and generalization of statistical data. Corruption and corruption offences in the health system may lead to unpredictable consequences impacting accessibility, equity and health outcomes. Fighting against corruption in the health sector consists of the identification of specific forms of corruption and the implementation of effective anti-corruption measures, which must be designed to fit the context of a country's health system. A study of the experience of Georgia and the EU countries shows that, changes in the organization and management of the health system, financing of health care, provision of health services, increase access to medical services, reducing inequalities, financial risks reduction regarding expenditures on medical services, changing public opinion of the perception of corruption, transparency and accountability in the funding of medicine, the anti-corruption examination of legislative acts regulating the activity of healthcare in Ukraine, the formation of anti-corruption behaviour in society, active cooperation with civil society institutions are therefore of primary importance for Ukraine during the period of medical reform. Elimination of the reasons and conditions promoting the commission of corruption offences in the health system and the introduction of an effective anti-corruption strategy based on good governance, transparency and zero tolerance are among the priority areas for improving the current legislation of Ukraine in fighting against corruption in the field of healthcare.
