Rambam Hospital - biggest medical center in Northern Israel; it was ranked among the top three clinical establishments in the country in 2017. 800,000+ patients from all countries are treated at Rambam annually. Clinic receives funding and is controlled by the Israeli Health Ministry. Investigation and therapeutic activities are carried out in accordance with international standards for quality assurance in the medical industry. Rambam cooperates with Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University in America, and conducts many diverse clinical and laboratory studies.