The majority of Russians approve of the work of private clinics within the framework of mandatory medical insurance, but are not aware of their rights. According to the results of a study conducted in October by VTsIOM, 84% of Russian citizens positively evaluate the participation of commercial medical centers in the mandatory health insurance system (Chi). However, the population's real awareness of the possibility of receiving treatment from private providers for free remains low. Only 31% of respondents are sure of their rights, and 42% of respondents first heard about this possibility directly from sociologists conducting the survey. In a situation of equal access to the right specialist, Russians' preferences are almost equally divided: 44% will go to a public clinic, and 42% will choose a commercial center. Adherents of state medicine appreciate the walking distance of institutions, habit and trust in the budget system. Those who choose the private sector, first of all, are looking for attentive attention from doctors, availability of modern diagnostic equipment and a convenient appointment schedule without long queues. The attitude towards commercial medicine within the framework of mandatory medical insurance varies considerably depending on the age, income and place of residence of the patients. Young people and citizens with financial difficulties choose private clinics more often. Retirees traditionally remain loyal to public hospitals.

The majority of Russians approve of the work of private clinics within the framework of mandatory medical insurance, but are not aware of their rights. According to the results of a study conducted in October by VTsIOM, 84% of Russian citizens positively evaluate the participation of commercial medical centers in the mandatory health insurance system (Chi). However, the population's real awareness of the possibility of receiving treatment from private providers for free remains low. Only 31% of respondents are sure of their rights, and 42% of respondents first heard about this possibility directly from sociologists conducting the survey. In a situation of equal access to the right specialist, Russians' preferences are almost equally divided: 44% will go to a public clinic, and 42% will choose a commercial center. Adherents of state medicine appreciate the walking distance of institutions, habit and trust in the budget system. Those who choose the private sector, first of all, are looking for attentive attention from doctors, availability of modern diagnostic equipment and a convenient appointment schedule without long queues. The attitude towards commercial medicine within the framework of mandatory medical insurance varies considerably depending on the age, income and place of residence of the patients. Young people and citizens with financial difficulties choose private clinics more often. Retirees traditionally remain loyal to public hospitals.