AP Companies launches GlobalHealth Card

The new product aims to bridge the gap for cashless medical services globally

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MAXIS GBN partners with Maven Clinic

MAXIS Global Benefits Network has launched a new educational toolkit in partnership with Maven Clinic, a virtual clinic for women’s and family health

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Allianz Partners report highlights critical gap in awareness around chronic diseases

Generational Health Insights report emphasises the need for education and empowerment, to enhance quality of life and alleviate the burden on national healthcare systems

Medtronic expands partnership with Sunway Healthcare Group

The two companies will work to enhance specialist medical provision at the Sunway Medical Centre in Malaysia

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GenHealth.ai unveils medical model, surpassing industry benchmarks

The team is also building applications on top of the large medical model

WHO completes new pandemic agreement draft

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported “significant progress” in negotiations for a new global pandemic agreement

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mRNA vaccines lead efforts to combat H5N1, says GlobalData

The H5N1 virus, known for its 50% human case fatality rate, has persisted globally for over two decades, causing thousands of infections

Spectrum.Life and Healthily announce strategic partnership

The combined offering will use AI to streamline health insurance, improving health outcomes

As-Salam International Hospital-Maadi achieves its fourth JCI accreditation

Alameda Group is the first healthcare provider in Egypt to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation across all of its hospitals

KFSHRC announced as strategic partner for 2024 NYC C3 Summit Davos of Healthcare

The Saudi hospital’s move is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 and its Health Sector Transformation Program

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Medical tourism market estimated to reach $80.07 billion by 2032

Growth is driven by availability of affordable and advanced medical treatments in underdeveloped nations and the lack of insurance coverage in several countries

International Hospital Federation announces award winners of 2024

The Awards Committee scored over 500 entries submitted from 37 countries and territories

Building relationships - healthcare and insurance providers

Building better relationships between payers and payees is something for which ITIJ is keen to advocate. Mandy Langfield spoke to several experts to identify the key pain points, and their…

Navigating the US healthcare system to obtain value for money

The average price of healthcare in the US dropped by 1.4% in the 12 months ending September 2023, but is the same true for international insurance and assistance companies? Marc…

Medical tourism in Thailand: facts, figures and services on offer

Thailand’s private hospitals have long been ranked as some of the best in the world. But are efforts to promote the country as a desirable destination for medical care paying…

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The flexible payment solution for international students in the US

Offering a local payment experience saves money and sets this industryleading student health insurance provider apart

Hospital Profile: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, is a mainstay on the Honor Roll, the annual list of the best hospitals in the US

Hospital Profile: Hospital da Luz Funchal

Proximity and personalised care: the difference that counts at the Hospital da Luz in Madeira, Portugal

Providing solutions for international patient care

Liv Hospital is becoming established as one of Turkey's leading health institutions, embodying a visionary approach centred around providing some of the best medical results in the world

Hospital Profile: Cook Children’s Hospital

Where dedication and innovation are meeting the special needs of children with complex medical problems

Hospital Profile: Curaçao Medical Center

Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is a leading healthcare institution located in Willemstad, Curaçao

Hospital San Antonio del Lago de Chapala: Medical Excellence for Specialized Global Care

“We take care for you.” This simple yet profound motto reflects the core commitment of Hospital San Antonio del Lago de Chapala: to ensure the health and well-being of every…

Hospital accreditation – the hallmark of good quality care

Studies show that accreditation has a positive effect on hospital performance and safety culture. We speak to accreditation organisations to hear about their latest projects and developments

New digital horizons for international patient care

Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence offer great potential for innovative healthcare delivery for international patients. Lauren Haigh speaks to experts about the transformative power of digital health

Travelling for the best treatment

Tatum Anderson finds out how hospitals are catering to the high end of the healthcare market – those who can choose to travel for the care they need

Medical tourism in Thailand: facts, figures and services on offer

Thailand’s private hospitals have long been ranked as some of the best in the world. But are efforts to promote the country as a desirable destination for medical care paying…

Navigating the US healthcare system to obtain value for money

The average price of healthcare in the US dropped by 1.4% in the 12 months ending September 2023, but is the same true for international insurance and assistance companies? Marc…

Building relationships - healthcare and insurance providers

Building better relationships between payers and payees is something for which ITIJ is keen to advocate. Mandy Langfield spoke to several experts to identify the key pain points, and their…

Hospitals and assistance - working together

Tatum Anderson details how assistance companies and hospitals are working together in different ways in a post-Covid world

Corporate health & wellness trends 2021

Aetna International's Dr Hemal Desai considers the impact that remote working, reduced access to health checkups and a newfound dependence on technology will have on how Employee Assistance Programmes are…

Allianz Partners on expatriate insights for 2021

Allianz Partner’s Michael Markwell discusses the changing needs of expats working abroad in 2021

MAXIS Global Benefits Network on ageing workforces and IPMI

MAXIS Global Benefit Network’s Head of Health & Wellness, Dr Leena Johns, discusses how group health insurers should adapt their IPMI offerings to keep costs low and meet the needs…

Accreditation in the global healthcare marketplace

Tatum Anderson assesses the range of international hospital accreditations available on the global market today – looking at what each of these signifies in terms of international patient care –…

Second medical opinion services

A second medical opinion (SMO) has the potential to change the management of medical care drastically, especially for international patients. Clara Bullock explores why SMOs have become more popular while…

The benefits of remote patient monitoring technologies

Hospitals & Healthcare investigates remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies, how these are influencing the development of healthcare so that it is increasingly centred around the patient experience, and how payers…

Urgent care facilities in the healthcare market

Tatum Anderson investigates the distribution of and access to urgent care facilities, and why they are proving to be an important attribute to the healthcare market

Medical assistance and healthcare provision in Singapore

Singapore is widely regarded as a centre of medical excellence in Asia, presenting a superior destination for a wide variety of high-quality treatments, but how do its long-term prospects weigh…

Exploring international patients’ access to healthcare in Central America

Mike Robertson takes a look at the tapering isthmus of Central America, detailing how access to healthcare for expatriates and travellers varies across the region, and uncovering some of the…

Destination Spotlight: Spain's healthcare system

Tatum Anderson reports on the access to healthcare across Spain's various autonomous regions, identifying some of the main issues surrounding medical assistance in the country both tourists, hospitals and insurers…

Destination Spotlight: Qatar and Bahrain

Clara Bullock explores access to healthcare in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member states of Qatar and Bahrain

Destination Spotlight: Vietnam

Looking at how access to healthcare in Vietnam has developed in recent years

Destination spotlight: Costa Rica

A small Latin American country that has become the byword for ecotourism, rainforests and wildlife – one-quarter of Costa Rica is protected area and national park – is also a…

Destination spotlight: Thailand

Thailand is seeking to market itself as an attractive destination for international patients. Tatum Anderson investigates the potential for medical tourists and talks to the experts to find out more…