While it is not about medical travel, it supports one of GHA’s core beliefs – that the patient experience extends beyond the clinical setting (both before and after).

In this unique three-part video series you will learn about the different strategies medical travel programs at three specialized ambulatory centers have taken to deal with the crisis and prepare for life after COVID-19.

On August 20th, Bill Cook, GHA’s Director of Business Development & Marketing presented a joint workshop in Helsinki, Finland with Jonathan Edelheit, Chairman and Founder of the Medical Tourism Association.

A group of senior government representatives of Hainan, China’s Tourism Ministry recently sat for a 2-day workshop presented by Bill Cook, GHA’s Director of Business Development & Marketing.

Informed consent has become one of the primary means for protecting the legal rights of patients and guiding the ethical practice of medicine.

Say your doctor informed you that you are in need of a surgical procedure not covered by your insurance or one having a high deductible. Would you choose a surgeon who is warm and empathizes with your concerns but pay a higher price for your surgery? Or would you choose a surgeon who is cold and disinterested but charges you a lower price?

Palm Beach Gardens, FL, July 8, 2020 --(PR.com)— TheGlobal Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program for Medical Travel Services has announced the release of COVID-19 Guidelines forMedical Travel Programs to assist organizations in the medical tourism industry seeking to mitigate the risk of infection for traveling patients and their companions. The guidelines are unique in that they focus on the entire care continuum, including providing guidance for travel, as well as interactions with the healthcare organization, hotel and ground transportation.

The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), through its accreditation body: The International Society for Quality in Health, External Assessment Association (IEEA), today announced the accreditation of the Medical Tourism Standards of the Global Healthcare Accreditation program.

If you’re like most people you probably hate surprises; unless of course, the surprise is an unexpected raise or that dreamed-of birthday gift you never thought you’d get. If you are a patient seeking treatment in another region or country then you certainly don’t want any surprises associated with your treatment or travel.

On Monday, October 2nd, GHA held its inaugural advisory board meeting in Los Angeles. The board meeting provided a platform for GHA leadership and board members to express their unique perspectives on the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the medical travel industry and to discuss GHA strategic initiatives for the coming year.

Mercy Hospital Springfield, part of the fifth largest Catholic health system in the nation, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation from the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program for its Medical Destination Program.

LIMARP achieves GHA Medical Tourism Accreditation

Covid and medical tourism

Mary Miller Sallah, Chief Quality Officer/Surveyor, Stephen Shearer, Surveyor and Somporn Kumphong, GHA regional representative, at Bumrungrad International Hospital with participants, during the first day of a 2-day workshop. August 7-8, 2017.

Dialing the phone number on her screen, Naomi feels a surge of excitement as her mind races with possibilities. Looks of wonder from her family, compliments from co-workers; actually enjoying the thought of passing in front of a mirror, and best of all, her health would improve and she would finally be able to spend time outdoors with her two kids.

A successful outcome or result does not always equal a happy customer.

One of the Pillars of GHA’s competency areas pertains to patient experience. We thought this Statement developed by Planetree International might be of interest and assistance to healthcare providers in navigating the issue of visitation for patients during a pandemic and wanted to share it with you.

Karen Timmons, CEO of GHA and Dr. Paul Van Ostenberg, Chaiman of the Standards Committee and Esther Law of Excellence Medicare with Dolly Lim and Doreen Loh, of Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. June 16th, 2017.

Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation by the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program for its Medical Travel Services Program.