Department Head:
Dr. Boaz Hovav
boazh@yvc.ac.il
Introduction
Healthcare management and leadership today operate in a rapidly evolving landscape, shaped by forces transforming health systems across Israel and around the world. Rising life expectancy is driving growing demand for services, while cutting-edge technologies and advanced medical instrumentation are redefining the nature of care. At the same time, the expansion of health data and digital systems is creating new imperatives around database management and access for patients, caregivers, and organizational leaders alike.
Strengthening patient rights, both in law and in practice, along with the growing influence of media on medical decision-making, are further reshaping the field. Together, these shifts are not just challenges to navigate, but opportunities: for skilled, forward-thinking professionals to lead meaningful change in one of the most vital sectors of modern society.
Research
The department’s faculty conducts research in various fields related to health and health systems, including public health, health promotion, health management, decision-making in health, health economics, and other relevant areas.
Graduate program description
The Master’s Program in Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) is designed for ambitious professionals, whether you are entering the healthcare sector or already working within it. The program equips you to identify and assess complex challenges, recognize emerging opportunities, and drive meaningful organizational changes.
Through rigorous academic training, students gain the knowledge, tools, and practical skills needed to excel across a broad spectrum of leadership and professional roles, in hospitals, health funds, government agencies, and organizations operating at the intersection of medicine and public health.
Faculty
Department Contact Information
Name: Meital Yosefi
Phone: +97246423439
meitaly@yvc.ac.il
Name: Gal Pinto
Phone: +97246423439
galp@yvc.ac.il
Additional Offices and Activities
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