Chronic disease prevalence in immigrants to Israel from the former USSR.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of chronic health conditions in the Russian population who immigrated to Israel during 1989-1992. Interviewer-supported self-administered questionnaires were distributed to a 50% random sample of 1710 immigrants residing in the city of Nazareth-Ilit in Northern Israel. The final study group included 897 adults after a 3.

Decisions to adopt new technologies at the hospital level: insights from Israeli medical centers.

Objectives: New medical technologies have been identified as the leading cause of increasing health-care expenditures. Adoption of a new technology is one of the most important decisions in medical centers. The objectives of this study were to map and describe the function of hospital decision-makers within the area of new technology assessment and adoption, and to examine relevant considerations, sources of information, and decision-making processes in the adoption of a new technology.

Gaps in expectations among clients of secondary medical services in the military system compared with the civilian system as a satisfaction index.

The Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps operates a health network for Israel Defense Forces soldiers. Secondary medicine is included in the services to which soldiers are entitled. It is provided to military personnel through two parallel systems: within the Medical Corps specialists' clinics and through the auspices of a number of civilian hospital outpatient clinics.

Decision making in acquiring medical technologies in Israeli medical centers: a preliminary study.

Objective: This preliminary study had two objectives: a) charting the considerations relevant to decisions about acquisition of new medical technology at the hospital level; and b) creating a basis for the development of a research tool that will examine the function of the Israeli health system in assessment of new medical technologies.

Methods: A comprehensive literature review and in-depth interviews with decision makers at different levels allowed formulation of criteria considered by decision makers when they decide to purchase and use (or disallow the use) of new medical technology. The resulting questionnaire was sent to medical center directors, along with a letter explaining the goals of the study.

Satisfaction among soldiers with secondary medical services within military and civilian clinical settings.

The medical services system of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is founded on a principle that by definition considers it the military's role to maintain the health of its personnel in uniform. The 1994 Compulsory Health Insurance Law, Section 55 addresses health services for soldiers, stating that a soldier is entitled to health services from the Medical Corps of the IDF or an agent operating on its behalf. In the implementation of its responsibilities, the IDF Medical Corps operates an array of medical services, including secondary care.