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Israeli Medical Association Chief's Salary Soars 22.5% to Nearly $20,000 Monthly
Lea Wapner, General Secretary of the Israeli Medical Association, received a 22.5% salary increase in 2024, bringing her monthly pre-tax pay to 70,747 shekels. This raise occurred while the association negotiated a separate wage agreement for doctors.
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What happened
- 01Israeli Medical Association General Secretary Lea Wapner's salary rose 22.5% to 70,747 shekels monthly in 2024.
- 02Wapner's pay increase occurred during war negotiations for a general 7% doctor wage hike.
- 03The IMA defended Wapner's salary, citing her dual role and an eight-year pay freeze.
- 04Wapner's total annual compensation is estimated between 1.52 and 1.66 million shekels.
- 05The IMA reported a 18.4 million shekel surplus, though much is non-cash accounting gains.
The IMA defended the pay, stating it reflects Wapner's dual role and follows an eight-year salary freeze, citing an external study and her contributions. The association's overall salary expenses saw a minimal increase, and it reported a financial surplus.
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