A significant development for homebound patients and their families: Clalit Medical Engineering, in collaboration with the Dan Petah Tikva district of Clalit, concludes six months of an innovative pilot in which advanced X-ray services are delivered directly to the patient’s home, without the need to visit a clinic or hospital. The service is provided to patients confined to their homes.
The service allows X-ray examinations to be conducted at the patient’s home using advanced mobile imaging equipment, operated by professional and certified teams. The examinations are carried out in accordance with all strict protocols and standards, with imaging results sent directly to the treating physician for rapid diagnosis and medical decision-making in real time. During the pilot, nearly 100 X-rays were performed at patients’ homes, with high-quality images sufficient for full medical interpretation. The pilot focused primarily on homebound patients, for whom leaving the house involves physical, logistical, and sometimes medical challenges. The service enables early diagnosis, prevents medical deterioration, reduces effort, and enhances the patient’s treatment experience and personal security.
Shay Versano, Head of Imaging at Clalit Medical Engineering: “We have been operating a very successful pilot with the excellent team in the Dan Petah Tikva district for about six months, and dozens of patients have already benefited from this service without having to leave home. Satisfaction with the project is very high among all involved - the medical staff and, of course, the patients. In most cases we handled, the imaging results and interpretations immediately helped the treating physician decide on further treatment and prevented deterioration in the condition of the homebound patient.”
Moshe Sadeh, CEO of Clalit Medical Engineering: “The pilot demonstrates Clalit Medical Engineering’s ability to bring high-quality healthcare in all fields directly to the patient’s home, combining existing and new technologies. Excellent collaboration with district personnel, understanding patients’ needs, and considering the patient journey at every stage, help us provide advanced and groundbreaking solutions for populations that need them most. This groundbreaking home X-ray solution is an addition to a collection of advanced technological solutions we have recently implemented, as part of the company’s strategy to provide comprehensive home healthcare.”
Dr. Yael Reichenberg, Director of the Dan Petah Tikva District at Clalit: “We are leading a 360° care model, including medical monitoring, examinations, imaging, and treatments delivered to the home. This is humane, professional, and precise healthcare that places the patient at the center. This initiative joins a series of groundbreaking processes that position Clalit at the forefront of medical innovation.”
This unique service represents another milestone in the development of home healthcare at Clalit, emphasizing a treatment approach that prioritizes the patient’s needs. Home imaging services provide an advanced, accessible, and essential medical solution for populations that need it the most.