Expenses for payments to Nizhny Novgorod doctors for cancer detection have increased tenfold.

      On March 30, 2026, 13:10 Society In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the volume of funding for incentive payments to doctors who detect cancer in patients has significantly increased. The funds are allocated from the budget of the regional mandatory health insurance fund, medical expert Alexey Nikonov reported on his Telegram channel. According to the source, in 2025, clinic doctors discovered more than 1,300 cases of cancer among the region's residents during health screenings and preventive examinations. For this work, medical organizations were allocated additional funds totaling 2.2 million rubles. Compared to the previous year, funding increased by more than ten times. In 2024, similar payments were received by only 85 doctors across the region. It is noted that at the end of 2024, the territorial mandatory health insurance fund launched a digital service that allows medical professionals to submit applications for payments through the Unified Digital Health Platform. It was reported that the chief oncologist of the region, Sergey Gamayunov, urged even healthy people to undergo health screenings. He also shared where Nizhny Novgorod residents with cancer can receive psychological assistance. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.