Healthcare System

National Insurance to adopt new protections, accommodations for sexual assault survivors

If the person asks for a female doctor to be part of the panel, NII will try to grant the request, depending on whether a female doctor is available in the relevant medical field and location.

 The program is part of a national effort to alleviate the Israeli doctor shortage. (Illustrative).
Eveline Shekhman, AJMA CEO.

'Antisemitism in medicine is a patient care crisis,' says AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman - interview

Hospitals move patients underground following Iranian missile barrage, June 8, 2026.

Underground hospitals, no school: Israel transitions to restricted activity mode after Iran strikes

US President Donald Trump, joined by lawmakers and healthcare industry professionals, answers a reporters question during an event on maternal healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House on May 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump claims unnamed drug can bring people back from death, boasts success of Right To Try Act


Maccabi Healthcare expands cybersecurity with Cynerio’s advanced platform

In response to rising cyber threats, Maccabi adopts Cynerio’s platform to protect medical devices and IoT systems, ensuring patient data security and healthcare service continuity.

 Leon Lerman and Daniel Brody, founders of Cynerio

Israel's 2024 deficit to reach 8% even without full-scale war in North - Taub Center

The excess devaluation of the Shekel is still rising, according to the report, and stands at around 25% of what would have been expected before the announcement of the judicial reform.

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Understanding Israel’s healthcare system: Q&A for new immigrants

The following is a brief overview of the Israeli health system. "The Israeli healthcare system is a robust blend of public and private services, ensuring high-quality medical care for all residents"

 People donate blood at a bomb shelter in Naot Mordechai, near the Northern Israeli border with Lebanon. on April 25, 2024.

Israel’s healthcare crisis: The severe doctor shortage and the path to reform - opinion

Discover the root causes of Israel's severe doctor shortage and explore potential solutions for a more effective healthcare system.

 AMBULANCES ARE parked at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital emergency room.

Reuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital Building Israel’s cares for those who sacrificed everything

With unprecedented numbers of wounded since Oct. 7, Reuth TLV has become the forefront of rehabilitation, emphasizing the critical need for more resources and professionals in this vital field.

 AYAL YOUNG, the most seriously wounded member of Kibbutz Alumim’s civilian security squad on Oct. 7, at Reuth TLV Hospital.

Israel finally introduces the 'physician assistant' profession

Graduates will examine patients, present the case to doctors, and perform various referrals and medical procedures to ease the load and shorten waiting times.

 The first class of students in the "physician assistant" program is expected in March 2026. (Illustrative).

Kentucky judge dismisses Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging state abortion ban

Plaintiffs Lisa Sobel, Jessica Kalb and Sarah Baron argued in their lawsuit, filed in 2022, that Kentucky’s abortion law created obstacles to in-vitro fertilization.

 Jewish Democratic Council of America activists join the Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice outside the U.S. Capitol

What gut bacteria consist of may predict development of PTSD in children exposed to war - study

Children diagnosed with PTSD in early childhood and who displayed lower microbial diversity exhibited a chronic post-traumatic profile.


Israeli doctors threaten to leave country if haredi draft exemption is approved

The inequality caused by haredim not serving in the IDF and proposed lengthening of reservist service is causing doctors to begin leaving Israel.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against plans for conscription discussed by Israel's High Court in Jerusalem, June 2, 2024

 Success for Sanolla's smartscope

Sanolla demonstrated 2x sensitivity in diagnosing a cardiac problem in patients with no relevant medical history compared to an acoustic stethoscope.

 Sanolla's founder and CEO, Dr. Doron Adler