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The long-term care system in Israel.

¹JDC-Brookdale Institute of Gerontology and Human Development, Jerusalem, Israel.

Health Care Management (Philadelphia, Pa.)

|May 7, 1997

Summary

Israel's long-term care system is fragmented, not centralized, and shares issues with the US system. Key trends include privatization, community-based services, and quality assurance development.

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Public Policy

Background:

The Israeli long-term care (LTC) system is characterized by fragmentation rather than centralization.
It faces challenges similar to those observed in the United States' LTC system.
Understanding these challenges is crucial for improving elder care services.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the current state and emerging trends within Israel's long-term care system.
To identify commonalities in challenges between Israeli and US long-term care.
To highlight key developments shaping the future of elderly services in Israel.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the structure and service delivery models in the Israeli LTC sector.
Comparative assessment of challenges faced by Israeli and US long-term care.
Identification and description of major recent trends in Israeli elderly care.

Main Results:

The Israeli long-term care system is a fragmented network of services, not a unified entity.
Significant parallels exist between the problems encountered in Israel and the US long-term care systems.
Three prominent trends are reshaping the system: increasing privatization, a move towards community-based care, and the emergence of quality assurance mechanisms.

Conclusions:

The Israeli long-term care landscape is evolving, moving away from traditional models.
Privatization and community-based services are key drivers of change, alongside quality assurance efforts.
Addressing fragmentation and learning from international comparisons, particularly with the US, can inform policy and practice.

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