Healthcare

Maof Group is entering the field of community medicine, one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, which serves as a solution to the problem of overcrowding in emergency rooms and hospitalization wards. A few years ago, Bank Leumi acquired 20% of Maof's shares.

Vaccines will arrive gradually at clinics over the coming weeks. Health funds are calling on the public, especially high-risk populations, to get vaccinated as soon as the vaccines arrive. Last year, six children died from the virus.

Dr. Galit Desha, an expert in gender and trauma, has founded Ozz Health. The startup is developing an AI-powered app called "Dorothy" to guide patients through hospitalization, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience.

The Ministry of Finance's wage report reveals dramatic gaps between doctors: about 104.7 thousand shekels per month in the top decile, compared to about 17.3 thousand in the bottom decile. About a quarter of medical specialists are approaching retirement age.

The 41-year-old fitness trainer, who is moments away from giving birth, reveals the difficult days she is going through: collapse due to anemia, vomiting, fainting, and a women's emergency room where, according to her, she had to fight to receive an urgent iron infusion, until she turned to Instagram and received completely different treatment. "Suddenly four phone calls - 'we want to help'"

According to the Israel Cancer Association's estimate, about 5,870 women in Israel are expected to be diagnosed with the disease by the end of 2026. New studies have found a link between night shifts and increased risk, while weight-loss injections and physical activity have been linked to reduced risk. The forecast for the coming years points to a further increase in the number of those diagnosed...

A call for applications for the training of "practical engineers in the healthcare system" is sparking opposition among speech therapists. The association claims that instead of "therapy assistants" with limited authority, a 2,000-hour program is being created that could blur professional boundaries: "Devastating consequences for the quality of care."

The chief economist of OpenAI claims that artificial intelligence will not necessarily eliminate jobs, but may actually make caregiving professions more in-demand and valued than ever before.

After five years in the position and 13 years in the Maccabi group, Toni Cohen is leaving the network of clinics that serves about one million patients annually. Who is the new CEO stepping into her shoes?

Professor Ohad Hochman, CEO of the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa, is leading a strategic plan for the institution through 2050. The program focuses on leadership, innovation, humanity, and resilience, featuring the construction of a new protected clinic building and the development of centers of excellence.

New and worrying data from the Assuta Institute shows that an absolute majority of the public is afraid to go to hospitals, with the main concern reaching an unprecedented rate of almost 90 percent of respondents.

He dedicated his life to his patients, served as the first district geriatrician for Clalit in Tel Aviv, and even survived a severe and violent attack in the past while on duty. Now, his family and colleagues are saying goodbye to him with pain.

The Novolog healthcare group has announced the departure of CEO Aviad Busi and CFO Yaniv Vidavsky. Zeev Mansour, formerly CEO of Logisticare, will take over as the new CEO in December.

After leading a successful turnaround at his previous company and establishing a logistics center worth hundreds of millions of shekels, Zeev Mansour has been appointed to lead the Israeli logistics and medical group Novolog.

The largest optics chain in Israel has signed an extensive cooperation agreement with the Meuhedet health fund. Under the agreement, the fund's insured members will enjoy subsidies and extensive benefits on eyeglasses, frames, and lenses for children and adults.

Following a funding dispute with the Ministry of Health, the "Oti" association will continue providing developmental medical care in Eilat's kindergartens for the upcoming school year. This outcome spares families from long waits, travel, and the burden of private therapy costs.

Garden County Health Services in the USA has filed for bankruptcy following financial difficulties. CEO Sam Pennington reassured that medical services will continue without interruption.

An anarchy of hundreds of organizations providing PTSD treatment has emerged in Israel since October 7. Experts warn that the lack of uniform standards and professional oversight poses significant risks to patients.

About 133,000 temporary permits expiring in 2026-2027 will not be renewed automatically, and a gradual cancellation of permanent permits is also expected. Patients and rights organizations warn: relying on benefits and functional tests could harm those who have difficulty walking but are not eligible for benefits.

The new branch will consolidate a wide range of medical and diagnostic services under one roof. The services will be provided using advanced medical equipment, with the goal of providing residents of the area with high-quality, professional, and accessible service.

A new, advanced medical center was inaugurated today in Acre, aimed at expanding access to healthcare for residents of the Western Galilee and the North. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic services and specialist consultations, significantly reducing waiting times for local patients.

Dr. Heidi Overton, a senior health policy advisor at the White House, is expected to lead the FDA. The appointment comes about three months after the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary and in the midst of a leadership crisis at the agency, which has lost more than 3,000 employees over the past year.

After choosing to undergo an oophorectomy to reduce the risk of cancer, I discovered that the hormonal therapy I need has become an ongoing struggle to obtain medication. Phone calls to pharmacies, searches in online groups, and recurring shortages that harm thousands of women. This is not how treatment recommended by the healthcare system should look.

Rebecca Green agreed to have her medical appointment recorded by AI to save time, only to be stunned when a letter to her family doctor falsely claimed she used hallucinogenic mushrooms.

The young singer is suffering from sudden knee pain, but discovered she would have to wait months for a specialist appointment — and now she is turning to her followers online for guidance.

Israel is a global leader in Health-Tech investment, yet its domestic healthcare system faces significant bureaucratic and financial hurdles in adopting these local innovations.

The long-term care insurance sector is set for a period of relative calm following Clalit's agreement with Ayalon. However, experts warn that this is a temporary fix that fails to address the industry's fundamental structural issues.

Chairman of the "Lemaanchem" organization, Yossi Erblich, visited Rambam Hospital in Haifa and claimed that the controversy surrounding the medical treatment of IDF soldiers is intended to divert attention from government funding withheld from peripheral hospitals.

An investigation by "Israel Hayom" reveals dramatic gaps in the availability of treatment. The key to recovery: measuring waiting times, strengthening the periphery, and certifying "resilience agents" in the community.

The city of Eilat has suffered from a severe shortage of efficient medical services since its inception. The city hopes to overcome this by training medical staff at a dedicated faculty that will be established for this purpose in Eilat, with an expected opening this September.

At the end of a stormy week, in which Rambam Hospital was accused of inappropriate treatment of an IDF soldier by an "Arabic-speaking staff," hospital director Dr. Michal Mekel responds for the first time in an interview with Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth: "Sectoral identity is a non-issue for the hospital. The on-call doctor was a kippah-wearer, and one of the nurses from the Arab sector is an...

While the number of doctors leaving the country has surged in the last two years, not even 25 million shekels could be found for transporting interns after shifts. Hundreds of millions were "shaved" from the Ministry of Health budget under the whitewashed title of "civilian emergency expenses." This is not a mistake, it is a policy.

The Ministries of Health and Finance have announced an international tender for the architectural design of the new "Peres" Medical Center in Be'er Sheva. Operated by the Sheba Medical Center and two health funds, the facility aims to bridge the healthcare gap between the periphery and the center.

The controversy over alleged mistreatment of an IDF soldier at Rambam Hospital is escalating. The soldier's brother has spoken out against the political exploitation of his statements and proposed stationing guards for hospitalized soldiers.

Dr. Nitzan Shmueli, who treated four wounded soldiers, addressed the harsh accusations against the hospital staff. "The night was difficult, and Arabs and Jews together saved their lives minute by minute," she stated. Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman-Tov visited the hospital, expressing full support for the management's decision to reject the complaints.

Following the Ministry of Economy's decision to reopen the investigation into medical cannabis imports, the Israel Cancer Association has requested urgent intervention, demanding a halt to a move that could lead to severe shortages and financial burdens for patients.

Moshe Bar Siman-Tov met with families of wounded soldiers and medical staff at the hospital in Haifa. In response to recent discourse against employees from the Arab community, the Director-General provided full backing to the management and the teams.

The company that developed a non-hormonal drug for treating hot flashes. The financial institution that began covering the biomed market. What remains of the cannabis company Tikun Olam. And the success of Israel's UroGen with a cancer treatment product. This week in biomed.

Every two weeks, 71-year-old Yaffa Ben-Shimol arrives at Beilinson Hospital to receive a blood transfusion without which she cannot function. At the same time, Kobi (a pseudonym), a doctor diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease, depends on regular blood transfusions to continue working and functioning. Against the backdrop of a sharp decline in national blood stocks, the Ministry of Health and...

The healthcare system is defending the teams at Rambam Hospital following allegations regarding the treatment of soldiers. Prof. Hagai Levine and the Mirsham organization warn against incitement and racism, while emphasizing that claims regarding the quality of care deserve to be investigated through proper channels.

A new report by the credit rating agency Fitch warns that changes to the Medicaid program — the public health insurance intended primarily for low-income Americans — have become one of the main threats to the financial stability of hospitals in the United States. Some of the most significant provisions are expected to begin taking effect during 2027.

Erel Segal and Eyal Berkovic clashed over doctors leaving Israel and the shortage of Jewish doctors. Berkovic warned of a "brain drain" and addressed the claim that wounded soldiers at Rambam Hospital were left with only an Arab medical staff.

A routine visit to a dermatology clinic turned into a struggle for the right to accessible and independent medical care for Erez Avraham, who has been deaf from birth. His wife told Walla about the difficulties regarding appointment tracking, communication with the doctor, and understanding medical procedures. "I don't want them to just clarify procedures—I want systemic change," she stated.

Israeli seniors are living longer, but are also suffering more from diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. The sharp rise in life expectancy requires financial resources that are not always available. Pension savings can be the difference between welfare and need.

Sheba Medical Center is the only Israeli hospital included in the World’s Greenest Hospitals 2026 ranking, compiled by Newsweek and the research firm Statista. The ranking evaluates the commitment of healthcare facilities worldwide to sustainable environmental management.

Bank of America spends over $250 million annually to fund GLP-1 weight-loss medications for its staff. CEO Brian Moynihan views the expenditure as a valuable investment in employee health and well-being.

The Jerusalem Interdisciplinary Academic Center is launching a physiotherapy program in cooperation with Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus. The institution reports a significant surge in interest among young people in pursuing health professions.

A shocking case of medical negligence has emerged at Ichilov Hospital, where a patient discovered a surgical knife left inside his shoulder four months after his initial operation.

Margolin Engineering and Consulting and Foren Sherim have been selected to manage the planning and construction of the Shimon Peres Medical Center in Beersheba. Phase A includes 200,000 square meters of facilities and 600 inpatient beds, with construction expected to begin around 2028.

The health system enjoys the highest public trust in Israel, yet the position of Health Minister has become one of the least sought-after in politics. Amidst a staffing crisis, long waiting lists for surgeries, and mental health challenges, few parties have presented a concrete plan to address these critical issues.