We are proud to share that Arab Hospitals Magazine has featured an article by our CEO, Renée-Marie Stephano, titled “From Good to Exceptional: The Practices and Metrics that Drive Medical Travel Success”.
In this piece, Renée-Marie explores the key strategies, performance indicators, and cultural elements that distinguish truly exceptional medical travel programs and how organizations can align patient experience, safety, and operational excellence to achieve lasting impact.
Bookimed has earned Global Healthcare Accreditation’s Medical Travel Facilitator Certification, recognizing its commitment to safe, transparent, and patient‑centered medical travel coordination. As a global platform connecting over one million patients with accredited hospitals and clinics in more than 30 countries, Bookimed underwent a comprehensive review of its governance, patient communication, risk management, and quality oversight.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has been awarded Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for its Medical Travel Services, recognizing the hospital's excellence in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This accreditation highlights KFSHRC’s commitment to global best practices in safety, transparency, and culturally competent care, strengthening its position as a trusted destination in the Middle East and beyond.
Heather Stoltzfus, MPH, RN, CIC, Director of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program at Global Healthcare Accreditation, participated in the APIC 2025 conference, where she emphasized the critical role of infection preventionists in the context of growing global medical travel.
Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) has partnered with ACE Japan Solutions to support Japanese healthcare providers in attracting international patients. Led by Junko Fujii, the collaboration aims to raise global awareness of Japan’s high-quality medical services and help providers implement trusted, patient-centered medical travel programs.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Center for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve Surgery (CPRNS), led by Kimberly Caesar, Director of Global Health, is a global leader in nerve repair surgeries with an 89% success rate. In 2024, CPRNS became New Jersey’s first Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) program, ensuring top-quality care. With advanced technology and strong international partnerships, JSUMC is expanding its medical travel program to patients from 15+ countries.
Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) has expanded its presence in India with the appointment of Dheeraj Khatore as Managing Director, India, to lead strategic efforts in strengthening the country’s position as a premier medical travel destination. With over a decade of global healthcare leadership experience, Khatore will focus on promoting GHA’s accreditation, certification, and training programs to enhance patient experience, safety, and international trust.
Clínica de Especialidades Oftalmológicas (CEO) in Medellín, Colombia, has achieved Global Healthcare Accreditation’s (GHA) Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience, reinforcing its commitment to world-class ophthalmic care for international patients. This milestone highlights CEO’s dedication to patient-centered services, cutting-edge treatments, and high-quality care standards, further positioning Colombia as a top destination for medical travel.
