RD's Médico Express Receives Global Healthcare Accreditation

Médico Express has become the first healthcare center in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean to receive the Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience from Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). This milestone reinforces the country’s standing as a leading destination for health and wellness tourism, ensuring high standards in quality, safety, innovation, and patient-centered care.

The GHA certification is designed to enhance patient satisfaction and establish sustainable business practices for medical tourism providers. It recognizes that Médico Express meets rigorous operational and administrative standards, including patient safety protocols, cultural competence, communication, and transparency.

The Dominican Republic ranks 19th worldwide, second in Latin America, and first in the Caribbean for medical tourism, according to the Medical Tourism Index (MTI). The sector attracts foreign investment, creates jobs, facilitates knowledge transfer, and promotes the internationalization of the healthcare industry.

Additionally, the country is emerging as a top destination for retirement tourism, offering specialized medical services, cutting-edge technology, and high-quality infrastructure in a tropical setting ideal for expatriates and retirees.

Médico Express integrates next-generation technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative care models aligned with global best practices. The facility’s modern international department specializes in managing foreign and expatriate patients, offering access to international and travel insurance for a seamless and personalized healthcare experience.

Médico Express also holds the highest number of Certified Medical Travel Professionals worldwide, is the only Fitwel-certified center in Latin America, and is a regional pioneer in adopting the Better platform developed by the Medical Tourism Association (MTA).

With the GHA Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience, Médico Express solidifies its role as a leader in innovation and quality, further positioning the Dominican Republic as a trusted and competitive health tourism destination.