In a groundbreaking advancement for emergency medical services, United Hatzalah, Israel’s volunteer-based first responder organization, has unveiled an artificial intelligence system designed to predict and preempt medical emergencies across the country.
Developed in collaboration with veterans from Israel’s elite intelligence Unit 8200 and United Hatzalah’s Operations and Technology Department, the AI-driven platform represents a transformative leap in emergency response. With its deployment to United Hatzalah’s network of 8,000 volunteers nationwide, the system aims to slash response times and ultimately save more lives.
The technology leverages 18 years of historical emergency data to generate predictive models tailored to specific cities. By analyzing variables such as weather conditions, terrain, and time of day, the AI system identifies high-risk areas and dynamically repositions emergency responders before incidents occur. This proactive approach marks a departure from traditional reactive emergency services.
During a three-month pilot program, the system achieved an 85 percent accuracy rate in predicting the timing and location of emergencies. Responders used these insights to adjust their positioning and scheduling, often arriving in high-risk zones before incidents unfolded.
“This technology represents a paradigm shift in emergency response,” said Dovie Maisel, Vice President of Operations at United Hatzalah. “It transforms our volunteer EMTs from reactive to proactive responders, cutting crucial minutes from response times and optimizing patient care.”
As the AI continues to refine its predictive capabilities by processing new data daily, it is set to redefine global standards for emergency medical services. Through intelligent forecasting and strategic positioning, United Hatzalah is not only responding to crises but actively working to prevent them.
