Clalit Launches Innovative Lavi Medical Clinic in Beersheba
Clalit Health Services has inaugurated the high-tech Lavi Clinic in Beersheba as a Living Lab to transform community medicine. Meanwhile, Clalit expanded its private sector footprint by acquiring an additional 10% stake in Herzliya Medical Center.
Clalit Health Services has officially inaugurated the Lavi Clinic in the heart of Beersheba’s innovation district. Operating as a Living Lab, the medical facility is designed to redefine community healthcare in Israel and serve as a bridge to the medical technologies of tomorrow.
The clinic’s care model completely transforms the patient experience. Upon arrival, a service robot and advanced device automatically conduct urinalysis and measure physiological parameters. Simultaneously, dedicated digital questionnaires and dialogue models map the patient’s lifestyle and personal needs. These data points are transmitted to the physician in advance, allowing the doctor to dedicate the entire appointment to listening, diagnosis, and treatment, free from administrative tasks or prolonged typing. The facility places a strong emphasis on preventative medicine and managing chronic conditions near workplaces.
Technology in Service of Human Care
Dr. Assi Sicurel, the initiator of the model, explained:
«Even in an era of technological leaps and artificial intelligence, the goal is not to replace the human element, but to free up the most precious resource for caregivers — time and attention.»
He added that the launch comes "after three years of planning, wars, an Iranian missile that landed in the courtyard near the clinic, and various other challenges."
The festive opening event brought together numerous senior figures, including Beersheba Mayor Ruvik Danilovich, Clalit Chairman Yohanan Locker, and Southern District Manager Hedva Emuna, who emphasized:
«Lavi Clinic is a statement of intent to ensure that residents of the south enjoy the most advanced medicine.»
Strategic Expansion and Private Healthcare
This expansion of services in the south coincides with a significant strategic move by Clalit Health Services in the private healthcare sector. The organization won the battle over Herzliya Medical Center, deciding to exercise its right of first refusal to acquire an additional 10% stake in the hospital from founder Yair Landau for approximately 120 million shekels.
The transaction values the hospital at an estimated 1.2 billion shekels, raising Clalit's ownership stake to 50%, while Landau's share drops to 40% and Clal Insurance remains with 10%.
