Background and current state of development of digitalization of health care in the Republic of Кazakhstan

This article examines the current status of healthcare digitalization in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The influence of digital transformation in medical services on healthcare is considerable and is expected to grow even more in the coming years. Ideally, decisions regarding the implementation and use of new digital health services at various levels of the healthcare system should be based on evidence of their effectiveness, aligned with the healthcare system's objectives. Evaluating the effectiveness of digitalization and identifying areas for its enhancement offers significant opportunities for strategic management in the sector. It also enables ongoing monitoring and analysis of both internal resources (such as human, material, and intellectual) and external factors, allowing for informed management and healthcare decisions. The article’s aim is to investigate the progress of healthcare digitalization in Kazakhstan. The research draws on the works of both local and international scholars in the fields of the digital economy and healthcare digitalization. Additionally, it utilizes legislative and regulatory documents related to healthcare in Kazakhstan, official publications, statistical reports from the Ministry of Health, and national healthcare programs, strategies, and concepts. Throughout the study, general scientific methods such as analysis, synthesis, and comparison were employed.