In Israel, a historic conference was held for the first time, initiated by Rabbi Yossi Arablich, chairman and founder of “For Your Sake,” an organization dedicated to improving healthcare through technology. The conference brought together leaders from AI companies around the world, including Google, Microsoft, Mobileye, and Check Point. Their goal was to collaborate and use artificial intelligence (AI) to save lives, extend life expectancy and improve quality of life.
President Herzog sent his blessing to the attendees, recognizing the connection between innovation and Israel’s healthcare system. He praised Rabbi Yossi Arablich for his commitment to helping patients receive professional assistance and support. During the conference, Prof. Ran Blitzer from the Klalit Health Fund discussed AI’s latest developments in medicine and its potential applications in disease detection, outcome improvement and reducing hospitalization days.
Alon Chaimovich from Microsoft Israel and Prof. Yossi Matias from Google Worldwide also highlighted AI’s importance in healthcare and its potential for breakthrough applications in predicting, diagnosing and treating diseases more effectively. The conference also addressed challenges facing Israel’s healthcare system such as a shortage of specialized manpower. Prof. Zion Hagai emphasized the need for investing in human resources in healthcare while criticizing the Ministry of Health for outsourcing physician shortages issues.
In conclusion, this conference showcased the transformative impact that artificial intelligence has on healthcare systems globally, highlighting collaboration between technology companies, scientists