The Ministry of Health is making changes to the medical equipment sector in order to improve accessibility for healthcare providers and patients. Devices will now be distributed directly from the health fund, ensuring that necessary equipment is readily available.
Recent studies have highlighted inequalities within the healthcare system, with more deaths occurring in remote areas. Professor Shaul Thazif, Director of the Licensing Division of Medical Professions at the Ministry of Health, has been working on updating regulations for 14 years. The current Health Minister has pushed for their completion and transitional provisions to accommodate those already working in the field in Israel.
Discussions have focused on amending laws regulating health professions, recognizing foreign studies and easing requirements for exams, practical training, and supervised work. These changes are aimed at encouraging immigration and absorption of professionals in the healthcare sector.
In order to meet regulatory requirements, a two-year delay has been granted on the ban against individuals pretending to be chiropractors without certification. Practical training is essential for obtaining a practitioner’s certificate in chiropractic care and is a crucial component of studies in the field.
A committee chaired by MK Yoni Meshriki has emphasized the need to regulate complementary medicine professions in Israel to prevent fraudulent practitioners from operating within the field. This ongoing effort aims to ensure quality care and standards within the healthcare system.
