Implementation of Corporate Governance Principles and Instruments into the healthcare System of Kazakhstan

Abstract

The Republic of Kazakhstan is constantly moving towards modernization of medical and healthcare services. The industry of
healthcare, while being a top priority for the government and a socially sensitive industry, has processes and business operations of
any other sector and therefore was a subject of reforms in terms of governing and control. Corporate governance has proven to be an
effective tool for large-scale businesses and therefore is chosen as a path to efficient and productive healthcare delivery solutions. This
is the first of a series of articles about corporate governance in healthcare in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It contains a brief overview of
corporate governance as it is and in healthcare settings and the national healthcare system.