Sheiman Igor Mikhailovich

Igor Mikhailovich Sheiman is a Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Health Management and Economics. He joined HSE in 2003 and has over 21 years of academic experience. His educational background includes a Candidate of Economic Sciences degree (1975) and a Specialist degree in International Economic Relations from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (1971).

Sheiman's research focuses on:

• Health systems reform and financing models
• Integration of healthcare services and primary care restructuring
• Health workforce policy and resource allocation
• Payment mechanisms for healthcare providers
• Social economics in healthcare contexts

His publications demonstrate strong emphasis on comparative health systems analysis, structural reforms in Russian healthcare, and innovative financing mechanisms. Recent work explores tensions between Beveridge and Bismarck models, transparency in health governance, and primary care innovations.

Scientific awards include:

• Medal 'Recognition - 20 years of successful work' (HSE, 2023)
• Honored Economist of the Russian Federation (2012)
• Multiple HSE Certificates of Honor and Gratitudes
• Best Teacher awards (2015-2018, 2023-2024)
• Publication bonuses for international research

He has advised graduate students including Evgeniya Semakova (2013) and leads courses on Health Organization & Economics. Major research projects include:

• WHO and World Bank consultancies in 12+ countries
• HSE Center for Health Policy projects on structural reforms
• Development of Russia's health insurance models

Sheiman collaborates with research teams at HSE's Health Policy Center and participates in international networks including WHO expert panels. His consultation hours and office address (Myasnitskaya 20-215) indicate ongoing academic engagement.