[The lean polyclinic: aspects of optimization of medical processes]

The article considers main issues of implementing the lean polyclinic project in practice of Russian polyclinic institutions. The main problems that can be solved by implementing the principles of economical production, optimizing operations and eliminating losses, including financial ones, are identified. It is concluded that saved funds can be distributed to motivate employees in the form of higher salaries and bonuses, as well as to provide training opportunities, to attend conferences by specialists. This approach results in reasonable use of the Federal funds, the mandatory medical insurance Fund, and regional budgets.