Digital health

Israel implements automated doctors note, revolutionizing sick days

Insured Israelis will soon be able to obtain a digitalized doctor's certificate without visiting a doctor, significantly reducing doctors' loads.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Illustrative: Digitalized doctors certificates will take a burden off doctors and patients.
Woman looks at a tablet alone in a room (illustrative).

What is a 'digital hug' and how does it work? - study

The COVID-19 pandemic led to social restrictions that often prevented us from hugging the ones we love. This helped some realize just how important human connection is.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Shoni Health Ventures to invest in digital health start-ups, bridging funding gap

Affiliated with Sheba Medical Center, the fund aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs and drive digital transformation in healthcare.

|ByZACHY HENNESSEY
How can you achieve a happier mindset? (illustrative)

Spring is here but you're not happy: Here's how you can change that

As the weather warms up, our moods tend to improve. But if you're still feeling down, here are some ways that you can fight the seasonal blues.

|ByMAARIV ONLINE

Digital detox directives for smartphones (Part II)

In my previous column, I discussed our obsession with smartphones and the damaging impact that the phones can have on both individuals and society.

FEBRUARY 13, 2019By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
‘GAME OF Phones’: Does your smartphone rule the roost?

Israel to lead International Digital Forum for first time

Members of the digital forum include Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Estonia, South Korea and Israel - while Mexico and Portugal will be entering this week.

NOVEMBER 4, 2018ByZACHARY KEYSER
Poster for the D9 Digital Forum

Netanyahu unveils NIS 1 billion shekel digital health project

Israel is a leading country in the field of digital healthcare.

JANUARY 26, 2018ByMAX SCHINDLER
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the host Fareed Zakaria during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 25, 2018.