Since September 1, 2024, amendments to the Federal Law “On the Basics of Public Health Protection in the Russian Federation” have been in effect, which at the federal level legalized the legal status of medical workers without medical education, legally equating them to specialist doctors. The analysis of innovations in relevant legislation, proven by practice of providing medical care using telemedicine technologies, conducting medical rehabilitation in a pandemic and a special military operation, is carried out. The need for further clarification of such requirements as the level of education of a medical worker with a non-medical education, his qualifications, as well as the procedure for accreditation of such specialists is considered.