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.

Patients are increasingly looking beyond major cities for their care—seeking shorter waits, lower costs, and a more restorative environment. The article Forbes’ “Why Some Travelers Skip the Big Cities for Domestic Medical Tourism” highlights this trend, and we at GHA agree that quality, accessibility, and trust matter above all, no matter the location. Regional providers investing in top-notch facilities and personalized experiences are well positioned to become tomorrow’s healthcare destination

Turning Chaos into Strategy: How Hospitals Can Transform International Patient Cases into a Scalable, Mission-Aligned Service Line Random international patient cases may seem like a bonus, but without structure, they strain operations and risk reputations. This article explores how intentional design—across strategy, workflows, and culture—turns one-off cases into a sustainable global care program that supports brand, mission, and margin.

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.