Today, for the first time, the Ministry of Health is publishing the National Programs Report, which includes details on hospital scores for programs focusing on improving medical quality, performance, inpatient care, and human resources. These topics are detailed in 19 national programs, each with its own goals and metrics to evaluate hospital performance and determine incentive funding. The total funds transferred to hospitals based on these metrics reached 466 million NIS in 2023 and 516 million NIS in 2024.
The national programs are based on outputs and results to ensure efficient and transparent resource allocation. They serve as an incentive to improve performance and quality of care. Through these programs, the Ministry of Health aims to allocate budgets wisely and drive continuous improvement in the healthcare system. Publishing this report reflects the Ministry’s commitment to transparency and better patient care.
Every part of the budgeting process is part of a broad effort to constantly improve the healthcare system and drive structural change. This flexible model can be updated to meet the system’s needs and address future healthcare and technology challenges.
The guiding principles for prioritizing national programs are alignment with the Ministry of Health’s multi-year plan, incentive-based budgeting based on quality and output, and encouraging efficiency and better service.
The national programs reflecting major initiatives by the Ministry of Health include the following:
Improving care in Emergency Departments (ED) – focusing on reducing wait times through fast and accurate triage, initial doctor examinations, and better management systems; Preventing functional decline in the elderly during hospitalization – a dedicated program to identify and treat patients at high risk of functional or cognitive decline; In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) activities – a program to move IVF services from private to public providers while improving quality and availability through better infrastructure, staffing, and technology; Improving cybersecurity in general medical centers – a program to prepare for emergencies by strengthening network segmentation, threat detection (XDR), and risk assessments.
Moshe Bar Siman Tov, Director General of the Ministry of Health: “For the first time, the Ministry of Health is presenting a full and transparent picture of hospital performance within national programs, including scores, metrics, and funding. These programs directly link budgeting to quality and results. In recent years, the healthcare system has operated under uncertainty and constant strain following the pandemic and two years of war. Addressing this requires systematic management based on measurement and results, not just budget allocation. The national programs we are publishing today are a key management tool to set clear standards, measure progress, and reward real improvements in service availability and care quality. This report reflects a responsible management approach that drives deep, continuous improvement for our patients and a strong public healthcare system.”