Welfare MinisterMoshe Kachlondecided, Mondayto appoint ProfessorShlomoMor-Yosef thenew Director-Generalofthe Bituach Leumi National Insurance Institute. Prof. Mor Yosefwill replaceEstherDominissini when her term endsin two weeks. Most recently, he was involved in negotiations between medical residents and the state.
The Israel Medical Federation congratulated the former Hadassah Medical Organization chief, adding, "There is nodoubt that the rich experienceofProfessorMor-Yosef inmanagement positionsin the health systemwill helphimfulfill his duties in the best possible way." A federation statement continued, "We are confidentthatProfessorMor-Yosefwill workto promote national insurance and welfare in Israelas he didto improve the status ofpublic health, and he will continue topromotehealthissuesrelating toIsrael,"