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.
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.
A recent incident where a medical traveler was denied boarding despite medical clearance highlights the risks of poor coordination in medical travel. GHA standards help hospitals prevent these issues by improving communication, discharge planning, and support for patients returning home safely.
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.
