Medika Clinic Partially Reopens After Health Ministry Closure
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
The Medica clinic in Tel Aviv has partially reopened after being fully closed by the Ministry of Health in September. The clinic is now allowed to perform basket surgeries but not aesthetic procedures, following the correction of significant deficiencies. Medica expressed happiness at resuming operations and is working to fully reopen aesthetic surgery services, appointing a new CEO to oversee improvements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Medica clinic in Tel Aviv partially reopens for basket surgeries, excluding aesthetic procedures.
- Ministry of Health closed the clinic in September due to unauthorized medical procedures and deficiencies.
- The partial reopening follows significant corrective actions and commitments from Medica.
- Medica appointed Dr. Eitan Hai-Am, former health official, as its new CEO.
- Medica aims to fully resume aesthetic surgery services soon.
The Medica clinic in Tel Aviv has been partially authorized to resume operations, the Ministry of Health announced Monday. The clinic is now permitted to perform basket surgeries, excluding aesthetic procedures. A full closure order was initially imposed in September following an unannounced inspection that revealed medical procedures performed outside professional authorities, alongside other operational and medical conduct deficiencies.
The Ministry of Health stated that the decision to partially lift the closure was made after significant deficiencies were rectified and Medica Tel Aviv committed to further corrective actions. "The Ministry of Health views any deviation from the rules and authorities designed to ensure safe medical treatment with severity and will act with all available tools to protect patient health and safety," the ministry said.
When the closure order was issued last September, the Ministry of Health announced that all involved parties, including Medica network management, owners, and the board of directors, would be summoned for a hearing. The ministry also indicated it would examine taking personal action against those who performed unauthorized procedures.
Medica issued a statement expressing pleasure at resuming operations. "We are happy to return to activity and provide our patients with optimal medical treatment. Following the hearing and after we demonstrated compliance with the Ministry of Health's requirements, the Ministry approved the resumption of activity at Medica Tel Aviv in all areas, except aesthetic surgery. This constitutes the vast majority of the center's activity. We continue discussions with the Ministry of Health to soon also resume activity in plastic surgery."
Medica added, "Patient safety and quality of care are our top priorities. As part of strengthening the center's management, Dr. Eitan Hai-Am, former CEO of the Ministry of Health, Assuta, and Soroka, was appointed CEO of Medica Tel Aviv. Dr. Hai-Am is leading the resumption of activity and the strengthening of management, supervision, and control systems, while adhering to high standards of safety and medical quality."
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