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Institute Proposes Privatization of Israel's Nursing Homes

Wed, 03/22/2000 - 1:00am — Karen Stevenson
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There are about 13,500 patients in Israel's nursing homes, and about 2/3 of them are receiving government subsidization. The Israeli Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies estimates that $200 million of taxpayer money could be saved by privatizing the nursing home system. They also believe that privatization would eliminate waiting times for admission, and the savings would allow individuals to purchase private geriatric insurance.

There are about 13,500 patients in Israel's nursing homes, and about 2/3 of them are receiving government subsidization. The Israeli Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies estimates that $200 million of taxpayer money could be saved by privatizing the nursing home system. They also believe that privatization would eliminate waiting times for admission, and the savings would allow individuals to purchase private geriatric insurance.