Israel Improves MRI & Surgery Wait Times Despite Limited Equipment
The Israeli Ministry of Health released data on wait times for MRI scans and elective surgeries for 2024 and 2025, revealing improvements despite a relatively low number of MRI machines per capita. The number of MRI scans increased by 8.8% between 2024 and 2025, reaching 570,076 scans, approximately 58.1 scans per 1,000 insured individuals.
Israelis can generally expect to wait one to two months for an MRI. The most popular surgery in Israel is cataract removal, with 32,000 procedures performed in 2024.
Wait times vary by hospital and specialty, with nose straightening surgeries experiencing the longest delays, averaging over three months. However, Israel demonstrates shorter wait times for elective surgeries compared to other developed countries in the OECD, including Canada, Sweden, and Norway.
Ministry of Health officials attribute these improvements to increased transparency, competition among healthcare providers, and efficient utilization of existing resources. They aim to continue these trends and further enhance public trust in the healthcare system.
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