Introduction. Workforce availability in regional healthcare in the Russian Federation represents one of the most complex structural challenges in public administration and social policy. This is a multifaceted issue, influenced by numerous factors that collectively impact the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for the population.
Aim. The aim of the study is to propose approaches to solving the problem of staff shortage in the sphere of regional health care.
Methods. A comprehensive approach was employed to achieve the study’s objective, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis. The research was conducted in several stages, including data collection and processing, analytical work, and the assessment and interpretation of the obtained results.
Results. The study formulates and specifies proposals for a comprehensive solution to the staffing shortage in regional healthcare, including increasing wages, improving working conditions, ensuring social guarantees, developing professional training programmes and implementing innovative.
Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the research lies in an interdisciplinary approach to forecasting workforce changes in healthcare through a human resource management model that integrates financial, organisational, and technological tools.
Practical significance. The practical significance of the research lies in the development of recommendations for government authorities and healthcare institution managers aimed at improving the staffing situation in regional healthcare.