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Global Healthcare Accreditation Honors Three Organizations Shaping the Demand Side of U.S. Healthcare

Global Healthcare Accreditation Announces Inaugural Awards at Medical Tourism & Insurance Summit Honoring UnitedHealthcare Global, Gallagher, and the Health Transformation Alliance for advancing accredited, patient-centered care across millions of Americans and international patients.
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From Compliance to Trust: How Data is Redefining Accreditation in Global Healthcare

GHA's IMPACT™ Study reveals that growth in cross-border healthcare is constrained by trust, not demand. Discover how Accreditation 6.0 is redefining global healthcare quality through transparency, coordination, and patient-centered care.
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Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation, Advancing Global Competitiveness in International Patient Services

Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt (57357) has achieved accreditation from Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services, strengthening its global competitiveness while supporting its mission to provide free, world-class cancer care for children.
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Global Healthcare Accreditation Appoints Jilan Liu as Vice President of Global Strategy

Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) has appointed Dr. Jilan Liu as Vice President of Global Strategy, reinforcing its leadership in advancing safe, patient-centered medical travel worldwide. Dr. Liu brings over 30 years of international healthcare experience across accreditation, consulting, digital health, and health system transformation.
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Bookimed Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation’s Medical Travel Facilitator Certification

Bookimed has been awarded Global Healthcare Accreditation’s Medical Travel Facilitator Certification, recognizing its commitment to safe, transparent, and patient‑centered medical travel coordination. Serving over one million patients and partnering with 1,500+ clinics worldwide, Bookimed strengthened its processes in governance, communication, and risk management through the certification.
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Caribbean Front Desk Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation’s Medical Travel Facilitator Certification

Caribbean Front Desk has earned GHA's Medical Travel Facilitator Certification, confirming its commitment to safe, ethical, and high-quality medical travel services. This respected accomplishment enhances the organization's credibility, strengthens global partnerships, and positions it as a trusted leader in the medical travel industry.
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In Pursuit of Excellence: CEO Spotlight with Dr. Dennis P. Serrano, Chief Executive Officer, St. Luke’s Medical Center

Discover our newest CEO Spotlight featuring Dr. Dennis P. Serrano, CEO of St. Luke’s Medical Center, in Medical Tourism Magazine. Learn how St. Luke’s continues to enhance patient care, innovate in clinical excellence, and strengthen its position as a leading destination for international patients following their GHA Accreditation.
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CMO Spotlight: Dr. Salah Rashed Elfaqih. Dallah Hospital Al Nakheel Strengthens Its Position as a Regional Leader in Medical Travel and Specialized Care

Dallah Hospital Al Nakheel has solidified its role as a regional leader in medical tourism and specialized care. With internationally accredited standards, advanced clinical services, and a patient‑centered approach, the hospital continues to attract global patients seeking trusted healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
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Global Healthcare Accreditation Welcomes PressReader as its First Corporate Supporter

Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is proud to announce PressReader as its first Corporate Supporter, marking a significant milestone in GHA’s mission to foster collaboration and elevate trust, and redefine excellence across global healthcare and medical travel.
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GHA Awards Top Honor to VitalLife: “Certified with Distinction” Recognizes Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience

VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center has achieved GHA Re-Certification for Excellence with Distinction a second time, recognizing their leadership in delivering safe, patient-centered, and culturally competent longevity and wellness care. The recognition highlights VitalLife’s commitment to continuous improvement, evidence-based programs, and outstanding service for international patients, medical travelers, and wellness tourists seeking advanced integrative therapies in Thailand.
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Passport to Prevention: Making Infection Prevention the Differentiator in Medical Travel (Part two)

Infection prevention in global healthcare is no longer optional, it is the key differentiator for healthcare providers worldwide. From pre-travel risk assessments and accurate medical documentation to safe hospital infrastructure and cross-border surveillance, robust IPC practices protect patients, reduce infections, and strengthen trust. Global Healthcare Accreditation’s Advanced Infection Prevention and Control (AIPC) Program sets the benchmark, helping hospitals improve outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance their international reputation.
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Passport to Prevention: Making Infection Prevention the Differentiator in Medical Travel

The $70B medical travel industry offers patients faster and more affordable care, but also higher risks of infection. Strong infection prevention and control (IPC) programs are key to protecting patients, avoiding outbreaks, and building trust in global healthcare.
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Global Healthcare Accreditation Expands Advanced CMTP Suite with Advanced Certified Medical Travel Professional for Nurses

Advanced Certified Medical Travel Professional. Medical travel training and certification. Health Tourism training and certification.
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GHA Celebrates a Milestone in Saudi Arabia’s Medical Tourism Sector

Al-Tensig Waltenzem for Medical Services Company – Coordinate for Medical Tourism has become the first 100% Saudi-owned company to earn the Medical Travel Facilitator Certification by Global Healthcare Accreditation, marking a milestone for both the organization and the Kingdom’s growing medical tourism industry.
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ALZ Grup Joins Forces with Global Healthcare Accreditation to Promote Quality and Standards in Turkey’s Health Tourism Industry

ALZ Grup partners with Global Healthcare Accreditation to promote quality, patient safety, and international recognition in Turkey’s medical travel sector.
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Preventing Medical Travel Breakdowns: Lessons from a Missed Flight

A recent case at Miami International Airport, where a medical traveler was denied boarding despite having medical clearance, is a valuable reminder of how important early planning and clear communication are in medical travel.
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KFSHRC Receives Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services

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.
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Global Patients, Local Risks: The Case for Infection Control in Medical Travel

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.
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Teerawat Srinakarin, M.D.: A Visionary Leader Transforming Healthcare at Ratchaphruek Hospital

CEO Spotlight, Teerawat Srinakarin, M.D.: A Visionary Leader Transforming Healthcare at Ratchaphruek Hospital
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Güven Hospital, Setting New Standards in Medical Travel and Patient Care

CEO Spotlight with Ms. Esil Halit, Güven Hospital's Director of International Markets and Business Development
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