{"id":1094,"date":"2025-03-28T15:33:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T19:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/?p=1094"},"modified":"2025-03-28T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T19:36:30","slug":"dominican-republic-strengthens-its-leadership-in-medical-tourism-with-international-certification-for-medico-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/news\/dominican-republic-strengthens-its-leadership-in-medical-tourism-with-international-certification-for-medico-express\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic Strengthens Its Leadership in Medical Tourism with International Certification for M\u00e9dico Express"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00e9dico Express has become the first healthcare center in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean to obtain the Medical Travel Patient Experience Certification, awarded by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA).<\/p>\n<p>This groundbreaking achievement strengthens the country\u2019s position as a leading destination for medical and wellness tourism, ensuring high-quality, safe, and innovative healthcare with a patient-centered approach.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, GHA\u2019s Medical Travel Patient Experience Certification is based on a specialized set of standards designed to help hospitals and outpatient centers improve their processes and enhance patient satisfaction while implementing sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<p>The certification validates that M\u00e9dico Express\u2019 international department and services meet rigorous standards in clinical and administrative quality, cultural competence, communication, and transparency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Milestone for Dominican Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, Executive President of M\u00e9dico Express, emphasized the significance of this achievement:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis certification reaffirms our commitment to excellence, innovation, and international best practices. With this step, we strengthen trust in medical and wellness tourism in the Dominican Republic, providing local and international patients with access to world-class healthcare in a safe and competitive environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impact on Medical Tourism, Retirement Tourism, and the National Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medical and wellness tourism has become a strategic pillar of the Dominican economy, attracting foreign investment, generating jobs, and fostering knowledge transfer and medical sector development. According to the Medical Tourism Index (MTI), the Dominican Republic ranks 19th globally, second in Latin America, and first in the Caribbean in medical tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the country is positioning itself as an attractive destination for retirement tourism, offering specialized medical services, cutting-edge technology, high-quality infrastructure, and a paradise-like environment with an ideal climate for expatriates and retirees seeking affordable and reliable healthcare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GHA\u2019s Recognition of M\u00e9dico Express<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ren\u00e9e-Marie Stephano, CEO of Global Healthcare Accreditation, congratulated M\u00e9dico Express for this achievement:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGHA certification is a seal of excellence that enhances a healthcare provider\u2019s reputation in the global medical tourism industry. It has become a strategic asset for providers looking to strengthen their international credibility and stand out in a highly competitive global market. With this recognition, M\u00e9dico Express demonstrates its leadership and commitment to international standards that ensure a safe and high-quality healthcare experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stephano added:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are especially proud to recognize M\u00e9dico Express with the Certified with Distinction honor, a testament to its exceptional compliance with GHA standards and the unwavering commitment of Dr. Cambiaso and his leadership team in building a true patient-centered culture. This success was backed by extensive preparation, including GHA training on standards and the certification of staff through our Certified Medical Travel Professional (CMTP) program, aligning the entire organization at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>M\u00e9dico Express: Innovation and Best Practices in Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>M\u00e9dico Express is an advanced outpatient healthcare center that integrates state-of-the-art technology, artificial intelligence, and patient-centered care models based on innovation and international best practices.<\/p>\n<p>It features a modern international department specializing in managing foreign and expatriate patients, providing access to international health and travel insurance, ensuring efficient and personalized processes. Additionally, M\u00e9dico Express offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency care and outpatient surgery<\/li>\n<li>Ophthalmology and gastroenterology unit<\/li>\n<li>Consultations in over 40 medical specialties<\/li>\n<li>Advanced medical imaging and clinical laboratory<\/li>\n<li>Dentistry, preventive health, and vaccination<\/li>\n<li>Telemedicine and academic training programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>M\u00e9dico Express is the health center with the most CMTP-certified professionals worldwide, the only Fitwel-certified facility in Latin America, and a pioneer in Central America and the Caribbean in integrating the Better platform by the Medical Tourism Association (MTA).<\/p>\n<p>With GHA\u2019s Medical Travel Patient Experience Certification, M\u00e9dico Express not only strengthens its leadership in innovation and quality but also boosts the Dominican Republic\u2019s positioning as a trusted and competitive medical tourism destination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is a renowned international accreditation body committed to enhancing the patient experience and optimizing healthcare worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>GHA\u2019s Medical Travel Standards 5.0 have been accredited by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua EEA), reinforcing its global\u00a0recognition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1091 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-1280x904.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1220\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-1280x904.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-720x509.jpg 720w, https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-106x75.jpg 106w, https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-480x339.jpg 480w, https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001-240x170.jpg 240w, https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MEDICO-EXPRESS-Certificate_001.jpg 1754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00e9dico Express has become the first healthcare center in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean to obtain the Medical Travel Patient Experience Certification, awarded by Global<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1099,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-16.55.17_12004049.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1095,"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094\/revisions\/1095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}