Information about the Israeli healthcare system and insurance system.

Israel is a highly developed country in the field of healthcare. Healthcare services are provided at high quality throughout the country. The healthcare system in Israel is built on a system called "Kupat Holim", which is a universal health insurance model. Kupat Holim means "good health" in Hebrew and is mandatory health insurance for all citizens living in Israel. Kupat Holim is regulated and supervised by the Israeli Ministry of Health. Health insurance premiums and service delivery are based on government health policies. In Israel, citizens must register with one of the health insurance organizations called Kupat Holim. Kupat Holim consists of different organizations that provide different healthcare services. For example, organizations such as Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet and Leumit are the most popular. In Israel, health insurance premiums are determined by income level. Employees pay their premiums through deductions from their salaries. Employers also cover part of the premiums. Unemployed or retired people pay their premiums through a system supported by the state. Kupat Holim members can generally benefit from unlimited health services as long as they pay their premiums. These services include doctor's examinations, hospital treatments, medications, laboratory tests, medical devices and rehabilitation services. In Israel, the health insurance system provides patients with access to doctors and hospitals of their choice. Kupat Holim members can choose their own doctor and make an appointment. In case of emergency, they can apply to any Kupat Holim hospital. The healthcare system in Israel is generally successful in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare services. The country's investments in innovative research and technology in healthcare have made Israel one of the world's leading healthcare destinations.