International Hospitals & Healthcare | May 2026

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A whirlwind tour of the top medical tourism destinations in this issue encompasses Latin America, South Korea and India – each diverse region and nation appealing to different demographics and with different specialities for those seeking specific care. In-depth analysis from industry experts highlights growth opportunities in the global healthcare sector – so dive in to the latest edition of IH&H for all the latest industry trends.

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Medical tourism in Latin America: the impact on insurance

Guillaume Corpart, Founder and CEO of Global Health Intelligence, examines how Latin America’s US$49 billion medical tourism boom is widening in scope and quality, opening fresh opportunities for insurers...

Guillaume Corpart

Illustration of people around the globe

Interview: Delphine Icart, CEO of Global Health

Chloe Fox speaks to Delphine Icart, CEO of Global Health, about her international leadership journey, the future of digital innovation in healthcare, and strategies for delivering personalised care at scale

AP Companies

The cost of timing in cross-border surgical care

Large price differences between providers are common in international healthcare. What’s less obvious is how often those differences stop mattering by the time a decision is made. This case from...

Sponsored by AP Companies

Bangkok Dusit Medical

When every minute counts: delivering outcomes that travel well

Shinyi Lin from Royal Phnom Penh Hospital describes an urgent case that required rapid response and coordinated care support for a traveller in Cambodia

Sponsored by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS)

Lexxika

When language becomes a clinical risk: the hidden challenge in international healthcare

Navigating international patient care means managing complexity at every step. Lexxika explains how integrating specialist medical translation turns language from a risk into a pathway for faster, safer decisions

Sponsored by Lexxika

Luz Saúde

Hospital da Luz: advancing clinical excellence across the network

The Hospital da Luz network, part of Luz Saúde, is among the largest and most comprehensive private healthcare providers in Portugal. With nationwide coverage with hospitals and outpatient clinics, the...

Sponsored by Luz Saude

Health City Cayman Islands

Robotic cardiac surgery, now closer to home

Health City Cayman Islands has introduced robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, enabling complex heart procedures to be performed locally with greater precision, faster recovery, and reduced need for overseas travel

Sponsored by Health City Cayman Islands

CommonSpirit Health

Building trust, sharing a common purpose

CommonSpirit Health is one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the US, and remains committed to clinical excellence, valued partnerships, and global collaboration

Sponsored by CommonSpirit Health