OMS Clinics Must Offer Free High-Tech Tests in 14 Days
Starting September 1, medical facilities in the OMS system must provide free high-tech medical examinations within 14 calendar days. Violations may result in fines up to 5% of annual turnover.
Consensus
- Medical facilities in the OMS system must conduct free high-tech examinations within 14 calendar days starting September 1.
- Failure to comply may result in unplanned inspections by Roszdravnadzor and fines of up to 5% of annual turnover.
- Clinics with necessary equipment, such as an MRI machine, are required to perform these examinations free of charge.
- Patients must be informed about free alternatives before being offered paid services.
- Doctors must legally document the offer of a free option before suggesting a paid one.
Points of divergence
- In June, Roszdravnadzor recommended clinics initiate self-checks upon patient complaints to avoid fines. — vedomosti
- In 2025, Roszdravnadzor conducted 187 inspections in Moscow, with violations found in 100% of cases. — vedomosti
- There are 64,000 rules in the healthcare sector, including licensing, standards of care, and staff qualifications. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Doctors will be required to conduct high-tech research within 2 weeks — Ведомости
- Medical facilities in the OMS system must conduct high-tech examinations for patients for free starting September 1... — ТАСС (Telegram)