Chiropractic Profession Approved by Knesset, Pretenders Eliminated

The Ministry of Health is implementing reforms in the medical equipment sector, ensuring that devices are distributed directly from the health fund. This change aims to improve accessibility to necessary equipment for healthcare providers and patients.

Recent reports have highlighted inequalities in the health system, with more deaths occurring in the periphery. Professor Shaul Thazif, Director of the Licensing Division of Medical Professions at the Ministry of Health, has been working on updating regulations that have been in the pipeline for 14 years. The current Health Minister has pushed for the completion of these regulations, with transitional provisions to accommodate those already working in the field in Israel.

Discussions have focused on amendments to the law regulating health professions, recognizing studies from non-academic institutions abroad and easing requirements for exams, practical training, and supervised work. These changes are aimed at encouraging immigration and absorption of professionals in the healthcare sector.

In order to meet the requirements outlined in the regulations, the ban on individuals pretending to be chiropractors without certification will be delayed for two years. Practical training is essential for obtaining a practitioner’s certificate in chiropractic care and is a necessary component of the studies in the field.

The committee, chaired by MK Yoni Meshriki, has emphasized the need to regulate the practice of complementary medicine professions in Israel to prevent imposters and charlatans from operating in the field. This ongoing effort aims to ensure quality care and standards in the healthcare system.