ISRAEL Law and Practice Contributed by: Alexandra Cohen and Eran Bareket, Gilat, Bareket & Co., Reinhold Cohn Group
Remote Patient Monitoring Remote patient monitoring enables healthcare providers to track patients’ health status from a distance through connected devices. This can include monitoring vital signs, such as heart rate or blood pressure, and transmitting data in real time to healthcare professionals. Remote patient monitoring supports chronic disease management and post-operative care, reduc- ing the need for frequent in-person visits and allowing timely intervention when necessary. For example, Biobeat offers wearable medical-grade sensors that continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and transmit real-time data to healthcare providers, enabling early detection and timely intervention. 1.2 Use/Application of Digital Healthcare Digital technology is an integral part of Isra- el’s healthcare system and is widely adopted across all major health maintenance organisa- tions, including Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet and Leumit. These health maintenance organisa- tions are responsible for providing the majority of healthcare services in the country and have well-developed digital infrastructures. One of the foundational elements of digi- tal healthcare in Israel is the use of electronic medical records. The IT systems supporting electronic patient records are highly advanced and enable secure, comprehensive documenta- tion and sharing of patients’ health information across different care providers. These systems are not only used for direct care but also support population-level health monitoring and research, regulated through Ministry of Health circulars that govern privacy, data security and access. Building on this digital infrastructure, Israel’s health maintenance organisations have widely implemented additional technologies such as
For example, Sheba Beyond, the Israel’s first virtual hospital, established by Sheba Medi- cal Center, provides comprehensive remote medical care such as real-time consultations, diagnoses, treatment plans and prescriptions through secure video calls. The platform inte- grates advanced technologies, such as the Tyto device or Datos, a digital platform that enables continuous online monitoring and secure com- munication between patients and multidiscipli- nary care teams – including video calls, mes- saging, questionnaire responses and integration of health data from connected medical devices. Mobile Health Technologies Mobile health technologies focus on user engagement and lifestyle management. They are typically delivered through smartphone apps and wearable devices. These technolo- gies promote preventative care and wellness by helping users track their physical activity, hydra- tion, sleep patterns and other health indicators. Mobile health tools can also include AI-driven platforms that provide users or clinicians with insights or alerts based on individual health data and behavioural trends. For example, Sweetch is a mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to provide personalised health recommendations, motivating users to adopt healthier habits and Electronic medical records serve as the digital infrastructure for clinical data. They are digital systems used to document and manage patients’ health information, including test results, treat- ment plans and medication histories. These sys- tems enhance continuity of care by enabling the secure sharing of health data among providers and supporting decision-making with up-to-date information. prevent chronic conditions. Electronic Medical Records
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