Israel's Public Health System Shows Shorter MRI and Elective Surgery Wait Times Than Other Countries
How 10 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 11 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Ministry of Health report reveals shorter wait times for MRI scans and selected elective surgeries compared to other OECD countries, despite regional disparities. Major hospitals show varied surgical volumes and wait times, with efficient MRI use contributing to improved access. The number of MRI machines has increased significantly, alongside professional training and incentives, maintaining wait times despite rising demand.
- 01Israel's public health system has shorter MRI and elective surgery wait times than OECD averages.
- 02Oncological surgeries have the shortest waits; ENT surgeries have longer waits due to pediatric cases.
- 03Shaare Zedek leads in surgery volumes; Ichilov, Sheba, Rambam, Sharon, and Soroka excel in specific procedures.
- 04MRI wait times average 25-55 days post-approval, shorter than in Canada, Sweden, and Norway.
- 05MRI machines increased from 10 to 70 between 2008 and 2025, with deliberate limits to control costs.
- 06Regional disparities persist, with Jerusalem having the highest local MRI scan rates.
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