[Role of state in contemporary public health of France].
By the example of France, issue of increasing role of state in public health is examined. It is shown that in France gradual broadening of system of medical insurance and enhancement of state influence in it resulted in institution of mandatory medical insurance in 2000. This act provided accessibility of medical care in conditions of coexistence in public health both of public and private sectors. Role of state in determination of French health policy and expenses extent in both sectors is analyzed. Forms and certain results of state impact on material technological and personnel support of public health of France and particular legislative measures approved recently as well are discussed. Comparison of public health data from France and U.S.A. permitted to conclude that reinforcement of role of state in national public health permits to achieve better results with lesser expenses.
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