RESUMO
Methodological aspects of the development of the strategy for the improvement of efficiency of sanatorium-resort services in the regional healthcare system based on the experience of "Prokopievsky" sanatorium, Kemerovo region. Different stages in the history of the sanatorium are described with special reference to its role in continuous medico-social rehabilitation of the patients and in the maintenance of continuity of medical care provided by municipal outpatient, inpatient, and sanatorium settings. Transition to new forms of organization and work of sanatorium-resort facilities required in-depth analysis of their day-by-day activities as well as problems and obstacles hindering their further development. After having overcome the crisis of 2001-2006, sanatorium "Prokopievsky" strengthened its position at the market of sanatorium-resort services not only by continuing basic activity but also by developing new lines of medical aid and attracting new categories of patients. In 2007, the share of proceeds from medical and commercial services reached 93.3% and 1.2% respectively compared with 0.12% and 1.32% in 2002.
