Medical Tourism Organizations
The authorities, accreditors, and associations shaping global medical travel.
Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)
Global Healthcare Accreditation is the accreditation body built specifically for medical tourism. Founded in 2016, GHA also offers WellHotel accreditation for recovery-stay properties and wellness resorts.
Read more →Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
The Global Wellness Institute is the definitive research and advocacy organization for the global wellness economy. Their data shows wellness tourism crossing $1 trillion in 2024, projecting $1.4 trillion by 2027.
Read more →Joint Commission International (JCI)
Joint Commission International is the global gold standard for hospital accreditation. Founded in 1994, JCI has accredited 400+ organizations across 80+ countries. The JCI seal is the most widely recognized quality signal in international healthcare.
Read more →Medical Tourism Association (MTA)
The Medical Tourism Association is the world's largest non-profit trade association for the medical tourism and international patient industry, representing hospitals, governments, insurers, and facilitators in 100+ countries.
Read more →Patients Beyond Borders
Patients Beyond Borders is the most trusted consumer resource in medical travel. Founded by Josef Woodman in 2005, it has guided millions of patients through the international healthcare decision. The 2023 market was estimated at $63–88 billion.
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