Clalit Innovation

We are thrilled to announce the four winning teams of the Mental Health Challenge, led by the Mental Health & Resilience Research Center of Clalit Health Services! The proposals that stood out with the highest votes and ratings are: + Dr. Yael Dorin Lewis, Hadarim Center for Eating Disorders and Shalvata Mental Health Center: A comparative study of eating disorder centers in southern and central Israel before and after October 7, focusing on demographic, clinical, and psychopathological data of patients and their families. + Dr.Hadar Sade, Soroka Medical Center, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit: A big data-based analysis exploring mental health disparities among children in peripheral and central regions of Israel. + Dr. Ruth Goldstein, Dan District: Developing a machine learning model to predict suicide risk among Clalit Health Services members. + Sigal Sidlik-Allon, Clalit HQ: Researching the feedback loop between mental health and chronic illnesses in high-frequency healthcare users. At a time when mental health challenges are increasingly pressing, these groundbreaking projects align perfectly with our mission to foster innovative and diverse research. Together, they represent a broad spectrum of focus areas, bridging community and hospital care, addressing both youth and adults, and highlighting the needs of central and peripheral regions. We look forward to seeing the impact these initiatives will make! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthinnovation #healthcare #healthcareinnovation Clalit Research Institute

New Podcast Episode Alert! How do you drive innovation in a massive healthcare organization? At Clalit Innovation, we know that true healthcare innovation goes far beyond technology, it’s about rethinking strategies, tackling real-world challenges, and creating meaningful impact. In our latest podcast, Shachaf Snir, Head of Innovation and Intrapreneurship at Clalit Innovation, shares insights on embedding innovation across every layer of a large healthcare system. Shachaf explores the challenges of introducing innovation in traditional environments, the art of balancing efficiency with creativity, and the crucial role of flexibility during crises. This episode is a must-listen! Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/e-sW9fjK #innovation #podcast #healthcareinnovation #intrapreneurship

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the ROMAH Program’s Award for Excellence in Research! This year, the honor goes to: Dr. Ismail Masalha, Dr. Nitzan Sagie, Dr. Reem Zabat, Noa Ben Tzuk, Dr. Uri Obolski, Dr. Ofir Cohen and Prof. Lior Nesher. Their groundbreaking project, Developing a Decision-Support System for Early Detection of Sepsis in Cancer Patients, stood out as the outstanding research for 2023-2024. A joint committee from Clalit’s Innovation, Community, Hospital, and Planning & Strategy divisions selected this exceptional work. The team’s innovative research uses advanced ML to tackle the complex challenge of sepsis in cancer patients. Their model detected sepsis risk long before clinical symptoms appeared, outperforming comparable systems. This early detection is critical for cancer patients, who are especially vulnerable due to immunosuppression. By enabling timely interventions, this research has the potential to reduce mortality and shorten ICU stays significantly. Beyond the innovation, the study’s practical implications are game-changing. Its findings pave the way for real-world applications in patient care, ensuring faster and more effective responses in critical situations. Congratulations to the team for their outstanding contribution to advancing healthcare! #healthcare #researchexcellence #healthcareresearch #healthtech #medtech #healthcareinnovation #healthinnovation Tel Aviv University Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Soroka Medical Center

Congratulations to Emek Medical Center on the successful launch of the third cohort of the "Manara" program! This inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Holon Institute of Technology and supported by a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות, brings together diverse professionals from across the healthcare sector, including representatives from the Northern District, marking an exciting collaboration aimed at advancing projects that integrate community and hospital initiatives. Together, they will drive innovation, develop creative solutions, and lead meaningful change in healthcare. We are proud of Emek Medical Center’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration, and we look forward to seeing the groundbreaking ventures that will emerge from this exciting program. Yaron Sheffer Shenhav Gonen Michal Schneider Galant Tali Lang, PhD, RN Talia Kinnar

We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable success of one of Clalit Health Services's outstanding hospitals event — the 12th Meir Conference for Research, Development, and Innovation! Over two inspiring days, the Research Authority, led by Prof. Shaye Kivity, curated an exceptional program showcasing groundbreaking research from talented teams across medicine, nursing, laboratory sciences, and cutting-edge innovation. Congratulations on an inspiring and impactful event, and special congratulations to the winning researchers for their visionary projects. Kudos to those driving innovation at Meir Medical Center- Guy Topaz, Uri Goren, Ofri Berkman! Here’s to continued collaboration, discovery, and excellence!

This week, for our Sunday Innovation Forum, we decided to try something a little different and commemorate Employee Wellness Day! The Clalit Innovation kitchen transformed into a mini CrossFit gym. Equipment was neatly laid out by weight, and a vibrant health table was prepared, featuring yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit. At first, employees seemed hesitant after all, weights and kettlebells aren't exactly common sights in an office filled with data analysts, financial experts, innovation leaders, business developers, and physicians. But within minutes, everyone warmed up, and the energy of a great workout took over. There’s nothing quite like the joy and camaraderie of group exercise. Sometimes, innovation comes in the form of small surprises like this, boosting morale and inspiring new ideas. A huge thanks to Tomer Malleron for leading the session, and Talia Laor and Inbar Groen Gilon, who made this energizing experience possible! #wellness #innovation #healthinnovation

After a year in action, Clalit Health Services’s innovative digital system is proving its efficiency in identifying individuals at high risk for trauma, depression, and anxiety- particularly those who have not independently sought treatment. This proactive solution provides immediate feedback, access to self-help resources, and, in high-risk cases, direct outreach by Clalit’s dedicated mental health expert team. Established last year, this specialized solution offers personalized support, including initial assistance and referrals for ongoing care, whether in-person or by phone. To ensure holistic care, findings from the system are shared with family physicians. The full article and additional details are available on Doctorsonly #mentalhealth #mentalhealthinnovation #innovation #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #holisticcare #healthinnovation

We are thrilled to share a special podcast highlighting dedication and innovation! Iris Maman’s remarkable journey began as a nursing assistant at Beit Rivka Geriatric Rehabilitation Center, where her exceptional potential was quickly recognized. While raising five children, she advanced step by step, earning certifications, a master’s degree, and clinical expertise in wound care, stoma, and incontinence. Now serving as Deputy Head Nurse, Iris spearheads innovation at Beit Rivka and plays a key role in Clalit Health Services’s nurses’ innovation community. A profound experience with an ALS patient shaped her unwavering commitment to elderly care, particularly for ventilated patients. At the forefront of transformative projects ranging from robotic solutions to advancements in wound care, Iris continues to redefine elderly care with unparalleled passion, steadfast dedication, and an innovative mindset. Listen to her inspiring story in this podcast: https://lnkd.in/eS3tinUr #nursing #nursinginnovation #innovation #podcast #als #elderlycare

And the winners are (drum roll, please)... In collaboration with Tel Aviv University and the Edmond J. Safra Center for Bioinformatics, Tel Aviv University, we are excited to announce the winners of the MOONSHOT-MED Joint Research Grant Program, a groundbreaking initiative advancing biomedical innovation by uniting TAU’s research expertise with Clalit’s clinical knowledge and extensive medical data.  The Awarded Projects:   + Prof. Malka Gorfine & Dr. Rawi Hazzan: AI-driven screening for liver fibrosis in diabetic patients.  + Prof. Rami Haj-Ali, Prof. Ashraf Hamdan, & Dr. Yaron Aviv: Machine-learning simulations for TAVI intervention planning.  + Dr. Or Perlman, Prof. Gil Navon, & Dr. Rotem Sivan-Hoffmann: Sugar-focused MRI for brain cancer imaging.  + Prof. Tamir Tuller & Dr. Felix Benninger: Integrating EEG and genetics to uncover neuro-psychiatric biomarkers.  Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all participants! This has been an exciting journey, and we’re confident that together we have the power to drive innovation and transform healthcare. Prof. @Elhanan Borenstein, Prof. Ran Gilad-Bachrach, Prof. Asaf Madi , Prof. Hana Leiba, Prof. DAN NEMET M.D., M.H.A., Ms. Reut Ohana #innovation #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #bigdata #healthtech #medtech #researchcollaboration #winners

2025, here we come! Today, Clalit’s district innovation managers came together at Clalit Innovation for a dedicated day of reflection on 2024 and planning for the year ahead. Each district and hospital contributed unique insights and ideas, sparking dynamic and thought-provoking discussions. We tackled challenges, explored opportunities for collaboration, and identified shared goals- all underscored by a remarkable spirit of openness and knowledge sharing. This is the power of Clalit’s innovation network: connecting people, ideas, and the potential for transformative partnerships. 2025, we’re ready to innovate! #Strategy #innovation #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #newyearresolution #innovationgoals #knowledgesharing