This issue’s Destination Spotlight considers the access to healthcare across the region of Central America, while the cost containment feature explores the important role that doctors play in minimising costs for insurers, assistance providers and hospitals.

A review of the Americas Health Intelligence webinar discussing the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic will have on the Latin American healthcare system provides an important narrative on current crisis, as does our roundup of healthcare innovations being deployed around the world as part of the Covid-19 response.

Lastly, we’re pleased to present the newly designed Hospitals Directory. Browse by region for a list of quality international medical providers.

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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…

The invaluable role of doctors in the cost containment game

Tatum Anderson talks to cost containment firms and assistance providers to uncover how companies can avoid incurring unnecessary costs by having doctors involved within their everyday operations

Covid-19 and the Latin American healthcare system

Addressing an audience of online participants on 9 April, senior industry figures came together in a webinar to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on Latin America’s healthcare system