Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dheeraj Khatore as GHA’s Managing Director, India, marking a significant step in enhancing GHA's influence in the region. With over a decade of experience in healthcare leadership, digital health innovation, and international business operations, Mr. Khatore is uniquely positioned to drive GHA’s mission of improving healthcare standards for medical travelers. This initiative aligns with India’s growing reputation as a trusted global medical tourism destination and underscores GHA’s commitment to ensuring that patients who travel for care receive safe, seamless, and exceptional healthcare experiences - wherever their journey takes them.

On March 31, 2025, Médico Express in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, became the first healthcare center in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean to receive the GHA Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience. This milestone highlights the center’s commitment to top-tier international care, innovation, and patient satisfaction, further solidifying the Dominican Republic’s position as a leading health and wellness tourism destination.

The Clinic of Ophthalmology Specialties (CEO) in Medellín, Colombia, has earned Global Healthcare Accreditation’s (GHA) Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience, reinforcing its commitment to world-class ophthalmic care. With over 16 years of expertise, CEO provides advanced treatments like cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and glaucoma care while enhancing international patient experiences. This certification strengthens Colombia’s position in medical tourism and highlights CEO’s dedication to high-quality, patient-centered care.

St. Luke’s Medical Center has become the first hospital in the Philippines to receive Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), reinforcing its commitment to world-class healthcare for local and international patients. This recognition highlights the hospital’s excellence in medical travel services, patient-centered care, and adherence to international standards. With this milestone, St. Luke’s strengthens its position as a premier global healthcare provider and a leader in Philippine medical tourism.

Güven Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, has earned Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for Medical Travel Services, showcasing its commitment to exceptional care and solidifying Turkey’s position as a leading health tourism destination. With decades of experience and a focus on patient-centered care, the hospital serves over 17,000 international patients annually, leveraging innovation and excellence. GHA praised Güven Hospital’s achievement, highlighting its role in setting new standards for medical travel and enhancing trust in the global health tourism market.

Dallah Hospital Al Nakheel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has earned Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for Medical Travel Services, reinforcing its commitment to exceptional care and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare goals. The accreditation highlights the hospital’s focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and establishing itself as a premier destination for medical travelers. GHA commended the hospital’s leadership and global strategy, while a multilingual campaign raises awareness of GHA's role in enhancing medical travel standards.  

Bumrungrad International Hospital "Accreditation with Excellence," scoring 100% across all criteria measuring the quality of care delivered to medical tourists. Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) "Accreditation with Excellence," scoring 100% across all criteria measuring the quality of care delivered to medical tourists.

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, located in Neptune, New Jersey, celebrates a significant milestone: the attainment of Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for Medical Travel Services for its Center for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve Surgery.

M42 has achieved the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience from the US for its pioneering approach. With an overall score of 91 per cent, this certification reaffirms M42's commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to international patients throughout their journey.

MIAMI, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida, proudly announces its achievement of Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) with Excellence for Medical Travel Services. This is Nicklaus Children's Hospital's second GHA Accreditation with Excellence, a distinction that underscores its commitment to providing the highest quality care to its pediatric patients.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InSer, a pioneering force in reproductive medicine, proudly announces that its Medellin clinic has achieved Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for Medical Travel Services for a second term. This prestigious recognition underscores InSer's unwavering commitment to delivering an unparalleled medical travel experience, marked by excellence in fertility outcomes and comprehensive pre, during and post-treatment care.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant achievement that firmly underscores its commitment to the highest standards of healthcare, Kim Byoung Joon LEDAS Varicose Vein Clinic in Busan, South Korea, has been awarded the distinguished Accreditation with Excellence for Medical Travel Services by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). Kim Byoung Joon LEDAS Varicose Vein Clinic is the first healthcare provider to be accredited under GHA Standards 5.0, the most recent version of GHA's standards for medical travel.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH), one of South Korea's most prestigious healthcare institutions, is delighted to announce that it has achieved a second consecutive term of Accreditation with Excellence from Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). This remarkable accomplishment underscores SNUBH's unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of medical care, ensuring an exceptional journey for medical travel patients from the very first interaction to superior clinical outcomes and post-treatment care.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity Control Center has been awarded Accreditation for Medical Travel Services by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for a second term, underscoring its commitment to exceptional care for traveling patients. Obesity Control Center was first accredited by GHA, the global leader in medical travel accreditation, in 2019.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), the esteemed authority in accreditation and certification with a specialized focus in medical and wellness travel, has named Karin Jay as its new President of Global Strategy. This appointment coincides with the official transition of Renée-Marie Stephano from her role as Interim CEO to permanent CEO, a move indicative of GHA's commitment to continued growth and innovation in the global healthcare landscape.

KHON KAEN, Thailand, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ratchaphruek Hospital in Khon Kaen province, Thailand, has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded Accreditation with Excellence for Medical Travel Services by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). This accolade underscores Ratchaphruek Hospital's unwavering commitment to providing world-class medical services and positions it as a trusted destination for medical travelers seeking exceptional care. Ratchaphruek is the first hospital in northeast Thailand to earn this distinguished honor from GHA, the leader in medical travel accreditation.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), a leading organization specializing in the accreditation and certification of healthcare organizations and medical travel services worldwide, is proud to announce the accreditation of its Standards 5.0 by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), through its accrediting arm, The International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA). This accreditation solidifies GHA's position as the gold standard in the industry and highlights its commitment to international best practices and continuous improvement in medical travel.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is pleased to announce that BPK9 International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand (https://www.bangpakokhospital.com/en/) is awarded with GHA Accreditation for Medical Travel Services.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) announces the launch of HealthStars EXCELerator, a program designed to accelerate innovation and maximize a businesses' opportunity for success in the global healthcare space.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) announces the launch of a new certification program for medical travel facilitators to assist in building patient trust.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Richmond Hotel, one of Bangkok's premier hotels was awarded WellHotel® Accreditation for Medical Travel and Well-being by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA).  

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center in Bangkok, Thailand has achieved Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA).

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is pleased to announce that Life Care Consultants, a leading health and training provider in New Zealand, has earned GHA For Business Accreditation.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is pleased to announce that CareATC has earned GHA For Business Accreditation.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lord Baltimore Hotel has now earned both GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council^™ (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, and GHA WellHotel® Accreditation for Medical Travel from Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). This means the property is the first in the United States to achieve the joint GBAC STAR™ / GHA WellHotel® Accreditation for Medical Travel, ensuring that it complies with cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention standards, as well as customer experience and safety protocols specific to the needs and expectations of medical travel guests.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is pleased to announce that Northern Arizona Healthcare has achieved GHA For Business Accreditation.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Somporn Kumphong has been named Executive Director of Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for the Asia Pacific region.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand-based Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa has now earned both GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). This means the property is the first in the world to achieve GBAC STAR™ / GHA WellHotel® for Medical Travel and Well-being, which ensure hotels comply with cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention standards, as well as customer experience and safety protocols specific to the needs and expectation of medical travel and wellness guests.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) today launches GHA For Business, a dynamic framework and virtual accreditation program focused on organizations prioritizing the safety, health, and well-being of employees, customers, and guests. To support all businesses in this important goal, GHA also issued Organizational Resiliency Guidelines for return-to-work strategies and to improve corporate resiliency to assist businesses in evaluating and improving their workplace policies, whether in-person, remote, or a hybrid model.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LIMARP International Center of Excellence for Obesity (https://www.limarp.com/) in Tijuana, Mexico has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation by the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/) for its Medical Travel Services Program.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), The Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce and Ratchaphruek Hospital, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to support local businesses in the province of Khon Kaen, Thailand with best practices regarding safety, health, and well-being.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Uni Hospital (https://www.unihospitalbg.bg/en) in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation by the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/) for its Medical Travel Services Program.

CLEVELAND and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Clinic has been awarded "Accreditation with Excellence" for its medical travel services by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for a second consecutive term.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation^® today announced that it is collaborating with  Global Biorisk Advisory Council^™ (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, to support hotels seeking formal accreditation for their cleaning programs, as well as guest safety and satisfaction for medical and wellness travelers. The GBAC STAR™ / GHA WellHotel^® Program, which provides assurance and external validation of a property's risk mitigation protocols and guest experience, includes two remote accreditation options: GBAC STAR / GHA WellHotel® for Medical Travel and GBAC STAR / GHA WellHotel® for Well-being.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aonang Princeville Villa Resort & Spa (https://www.aonangprinceville.com/), a premier resort located in scenic Krabi, Thailand, is the first hotel in the world to be awarded WellHotel® Accreditation for Well-being and Medical Travel by Global Healthcare Accreditation (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/).

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) (https://www.bumrungrad.com/en), one of Asia's top medical destinations, has been awarded "Accreditation with Excellence" for a second consecutive term by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/) for its medical travel services.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program is pleased to announce its new accreditation programs for hotels seeking to enhance the guest experience and safety protocols for wellness and/or medical travel guests.  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (https://www.cedars-sinai.org/) in Los Angeles, California, has been awarded Accreditation for a three-year term by the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/) for its Medical Travel Services Program.