Former Wolfson Medical Center CEO Dr. Yitzhak Berlovich Dies at 77
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Dr. Yitzhak Berlovich, former CEO of Wolfson Medical Center and a significant contributor to Israel's National Health Insurance Law, died on his 77th birthday. He held senior roles in the public health system, including Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Health. His funeral will be a private family affair. Wolfson Medical Center mourned his passing, highlighting his legacy of public service.
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- Dr. Yitzhak Berlovich, former CEO of Wolfson Medical Center, died on his 77th birthday.
- He was instrumental in advancing Israel's National Health Insurance Law.
- Berlovich served as Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Health.
- He led Wolfson Medical Center from 2006 to 2017.
- His funeral will be a private family ceremony.
- Wolfson Medical Center remembered him for his public service and leadership.
Dr. Yitzhak Berlovich, the former CEO of Wolfson Medical Center and a key figure in the advancement of Israel's National Health Insurance Law, passed away yesterday on his 77th birthday. Born in Vilnius, Lithuania, in 1949, he immigrated to Israel in 1958 and settled in Holon before later moving to Tel Aviv. He completed his medical studies at Tel Aviv University's medical school.
Throughout his career, Dr. Berlovich held several senior positions within Israel's public health system. He was appointed Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Health in 1997 and subsequently served as CEO of Wolfson Medical Center from 2006 to 2017. His extensive work involved actively shaping public medicine leadership in Israel and playing a central role in significant reforms, most notably the National Health Insurance Law.
Wolfson Medical Center issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over his passing, remembering him for his legacy of public service, leadership, and commitment to the health and welfare of Israeli citizens. The hospital's management and staff extended their condolences to his wife, Miriam Berlovich, and their family. His funeral will be held tomorrow with family members only.
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