Mechanism for Development of Medical Hubs as a Basic Element of National Security in Health Care

Public health is considered to be one of the most promising branches in the development of economy, as it represents the fundamental element of national security and healthcare. Besides its basic functions, it forms new workplaces in other branches and provides room for functioning and development of many market sectors: medical equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical enterprises, distribution centers, transport, trade, sports and recreation, etc. Processes associated with globalization intensify qualitative changes in the structure of business entities and require development of alternative forms of business organization. Business structures, which are dynamically and consistently implementing innovative transformations in different spheres of their activity, get an opportunity to develop successfully and compete. At present, one of the directions of such development is creation of different network structures aimed at achieving common goals and obtaining competitive advantage due to the synergetic effect. Under these conditions, participation in a medical hub allows coordinating intentions and establishing communication between all stakeholders: suppliers and state institutions. In modern economic conditions, a medical hub is a unique structure because it brings together the entire chain of professionals and specialists is a specific area, enabling them to coordinate better. This research suggests a cluster approach to the development of health care. In this case, a medical hub is considered an innovative environment for business development. This chapter also formulates objectives, principles, functions, and structural elements of a medical hub. In addition, the structure of business processes of a medical hub is considered, together with the interface of interaction with suppliers, partners, and consumers of medical services.