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Hospital Accreditation

JCI and international accreditation prevalence among hospitals

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Which countries are best for hospital accreditation

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19 / 19 Countries ranked

Researched and assessed by the Epidaurus editorial pipeline against our published scale. A country below the rule is not yet assessed enough — never ranked last.

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates AE 5.0/5 Good The UAE boasts 214+ JCI-accredited healthcare organizations by 2023—grown from 39 in 2014—the highest concentration in the Middle East. Accreditation is mandatory for all licensed private hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dh... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 7 cited points
    • 214 JCI-accredited healthcare organizations by 2023, up from 39 in 2014 (six-fold growth)
    • Dubai mandatory accreditation requirement for all licensed private hospitals (DHA Circular CIR-2020-00000054)
    • Accreditation infrastructure distributed across all seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Al Ain, others)
    • No public record of major accreditation lapses; American Hospital Dubai holds seven consecutive JCI accreditations since 2000
    • Multiple enterprise-level accreditations: EHS first health authority globally, NMC Enterprise Accreditation across 80+ facilities, Mediclinic third consecutive full-network reaccreditation in 2025
    • All major medical tourism hospitals JCI-accredited (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic, Burjeel, NMC, American Hospital Dubai, King's College Hospital Dubai, Aster Hospitals)
    • Government strategic commitment: 'We the UAE 2031' strategy targets top-15 global healthcare ranking with accreditation as central pillar

    Read the full United Arab Emirates report →

  2. 2 Brazil BR 5.0/5 Good Brazil holds 57 JCI-accredited hospitals—nearly triple the threshold for a 5—distributed across multiple regions including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Brasília, and Pernambuco. All flagship medical touris... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 7 cited points
    • 57 JCI-accredited hospitals as of 2025, up from 53 in 2023, with Rede D'Or accounting for 22 units—the strongest growth trajectory in the region
    • Geographic distribution across at least 7 states: São Paulo (majority), Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Pernambuco, Federal District, Maranhão; Newsweek's 2026 ranking includes major hospitals in 8 cities
    • All major medical tourism hospitals hold JCI accreditation with multiple consecutive renewals: Albert Einstein (7 consecutive since 1999), Oswaldo Cruz (5th consecutive in 2024), Sírio-Libanês (JCI since 2007), Moinhos de Vento (multiple renewals)
    • 220+ Qmentum-accredited institutions, ACSA excellent-level recognition for Hospital Memorial Arthur Ramos (Latin America's first), DNV NIAHO presence, and 400+ ONA-accredited hospitals create a multilayered international accreditation ecosystem
    • Government actively promotes: Ministry of Health recognizes ONA, designates six 'Hospitals of Excellence' partly on JCI criteria, and Embratur incorporates accreditation in medical tourism marketing with visa facilitation programs
    • Documented quality improvements: Rede D'Or achieved 41% reduction in ventilator-associated pneumonia, 24% reduction in bloodstream infections, and 11% mortality reduction year-over-year; 88% of Rede D'Or hospitals hold excellence-level credentials
    • No major accreditation losses or compliance issues identified; seven Brazilian hospitals appear in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026, with Albert Einstein ranked 16th globally

    Read the full Brazil report →

  3. 3 South Korea KR 5.0/5 Good South Korea demonstrates exceptional hospital accreditation infrastructure exceeding all Score 5 criteria. The country has 29 JCI-accredited hospitals and 1,773 nationally distributed KOIHA-accredited hospitals whose ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 7 cited points
    • 29 JCI-accredited hospitals in South Korea, exceeding the 20+ threshold for Score 5
    • 1,773 KOIHA-accredited hospitals (42% of all hospitals) with ISQua recognition confirming equivalency to JCI and international standards
    • All major medical tourism hospitals hold international accreditation: Samsung Medical Center (JCI + KAHF), Severance Hospital (JCI since 2007), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (JCI 5th accreditation 2022)
    • Government actively supports through strategic JCI-Korean Hospital Association collaboration and KAHF program (2017) with 149-item evaluation criteria
    • Sustained compliance history: Severance Hospital continuously accredited since 2007; Seoul St. Mary's achieved 5 successful reaccreditations
    • Measurable quality impact: Severance Hospital NCSI ranking improved from 6th place to #1 for 8 consecutive years (2011-2018) attributed to JCI accreditation
    • Robust quality infrastructure: KOIHA provides tailored education/consulting; JCI-KHA partnership includes translated standards and educational programs

    Read the full South Korea report →

  4. 4 Turkey TR 5.0/5 Good Turkey ranks 2nd globally with 50+ JCI-accredited hospitals, far exceeding the 20+ threshold for Score 5. The country demonstrates government-backed promotion through a formal Ministry of Health-JCI partnership protoc... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • Turkey ranks 2nd in the world with 50+ JCI-accredited hospitals, well exceeding Score 5 requirement of 20+
    • Government-JCI partnership: formal protocol between Ministry of Health and JCI for technical support and development of National Health Accreditation system
    • All major medical tourism hospital groups (Acíbadem, Memorial, Anadolu Medical Center, Medical Park, Liv Hospital, Florence Nightingale) maintain JCI accreditation
    • Geographic distribution across multiple major cities: Istanbul (29 of 46 accredited hospitals), plus Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, with Medical Park operating in 14 cities
    • No significant accreditation losses or compliance issues identified; sustained renewals (Memorial renewed 2005-2014, Anadolu earning 7th accreditation)
    • Robust quality infrastructure: Ministry audits twice annually, TÜSKA national accreditation (ISQua-accredited), ISO 9001 certification, specialized centers with international recognition

    Read the full Turkey report →

  5. 5 Spain ES 5.0/5 Good Spain demonstrates excellent hospital accreditation infrastructure, exceeding all Score 5 criteria. The country has 21+ JCI-accredited hospitals distributed across 7 regions (Madrid, Barcelona, Basque Country, Navarra... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Spain has approximately 21 JCI-accredited full inpatient hospitals plus additional specialty centers, exceeding the 20+ threshold for Score 5
    • Accredited hospitals distributed across 7 distinct regions including all major international airport hubs (Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Bilbao)
    • Strong upward accreditation trend documented with new facilities accredited in 2021, 2022, and 2024; no publicized withdrawals or compliance issues
    • Government-backed SPAINCARES consortium explicitly markets Spain's accredited hospitals internationally with €2.7M funding and Ministry of Industry commissioned health tourism study
    • Quirónsalud achieved world-first JCI Enterprise Accreditation (2022), Clínica Universidad de Navarra holds 8 consecutive JCI re-certifications since 2004, and Hospital Gregorio Marañón achieved Europe-first home hospitalization JCI accreditation (2025)

    Read the full Spain report →

  6. 6 Thailand TH 5.0/5 Good Thailand exemplifies Score 5 excellence with 62-63 JCI-accredited facilities—fourth globally and first in Southeast Asia—distributed across all major medical tourism destinations. The country demonstrates a strong upw... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 7 cited points
    • 62-63 JCI-accredited medical facilities as of 2024-2025, ranking 4th globally; exceeds Score 5 threshold of 20+
    • Sustained growth from 13 JCI-accredited hospitals in 2013 to 62+ in 2024, demonstrating strong upward trend
    • JCI-accredited hospitals distributed across Bangkok (65+ facilities), Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, and Samui—all major medical tourism destinations
    • Government actively promotes accreditation through specialized medical treatment visas (90-day stays introduced 2023), ArokaGO official platform, and international exhibition presence
    • All major medical tourism hospital networks hold comprehensive JCI accreditation: Bumrungrad (first in Asia, 2002), Bangkok Hospital (14 JCI facilities), BDMS (11 JCI facilities), Samitivej (first group with JCI across all facilities)
    • No reported accreditation losses or major compliance issues; leading hospitals maintain continuous reaccreditation for 20+ years
    • Research demonstrates HA-accredited hospitals have significantly lower mortality rates for acute stroke and sepsis compared to non-accredited facilities

    Read the full Thailand report →

  7. 7 Singapore SG 5.0/5 Good Singapore exceeds all Score 5 criteria: ~23 JCI-accredited hospitals (unique global status as only country where all public hospitals are JCI-accredited), geographically distributed across distinct regional zones with... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • Approximately 23 JCI-accredited hospitals and healthcare institutions, with Singapore being the only country where all public sector hospitals hold active JCI accreditation
    • Accredited hospitals distributed across distinct regional zones (SingHealth, NHG Health, NUHS, and private clusters in Orchard), ensuring geographic diversity within city-state context
    • Steady upward trend with no accreditation losses: growth since 2004, recent additions including Woodlands Health (July 2024), and ongoing successful re-certifications across all clusters
    • No accreditation losses, conditional accreditations, or public disciplinary actions identified in the past five years; all major medical tourism hospitals hold JCI certification
    • NUH received world's first JCI-GSC Healthcare Sustainability Certification in June 2025; Singapore General Hospital ranked 9th globally in 2025 Newsweek World's Best Hospitals ranking
    • MOH publicly supports JCI accreditation and partners with JCI to develop customized quality standards; major international insurers (Cigna, Bupa, Aetna, Allianz) recognize and partner with JCI-accredited Singapore hospitals for direct billing

    Read the full Singapore report →

  8. 8 Israel IL 5.0/5 Good Israel operates one of the world's most comprehensive hospital accreditation systems, with 29 JCI-accredited general hospitals mandated by government regulation since 2012 and distributed across all major regions from... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 29 JCI-accredited general hospitals as of 2018-2020, exceeding the 20+ threshold for Score 5, with named facilities including Sheba, Sourasky, Hadassah, Rambam, Rabin, Shaare Zedek, Soroka, Kaplan, Carmel, HaEmek, Meir, Assuta, and Schneider Children's
    • Mandatory JCI accreditation requirement by Ministry of Health (2012) makes accreditation a system-wide quality floor rather than optional credential; supported by dedicated Medical Tourism Law (2019), VAT exemptions, and Ministry of Tourism promotion
    • Exceptional geographic distribution spanning Tel Aviv metropolitan area, Haifa and northern region, Jerusalem, central Israel, and southern Beersheba—covering full national territory accessible to medical tourists
    • Strong upward trajectory with sustained maintenance: from voluntary pilot (2005) to 7 hospitals (2011) to 29 by 2018, with ongoing re-accreditations documented through 2024 (Sheba 2023, Rambam 2024)
    • No documented accreditation withdrawals, lapses, or conditional accreditations; major hospitals demonstrate multi-cycle renewal compliance and sustained quality improvements including 88% improvement in national hospital quality indicators, 70% reduction in central-line infections, and emergency department patient satisfaction increased from 66% to 74%

    Read the full Israel report →

  9. 9 India IN 5.0/5 Good India exceeds all Score 5 criteria. It has 45-60 JCI-accredited hospitals (far exceeding the 20+ threshold) distributed across multiple major cities including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Kolk... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 7 cited points
    • 45-60 JCI-accredited hospitals, with 55 cited as a key figure, exceeding the 20+ threshold for Score 5
    • Geographic distribution across major medical tourism destinations: Delhi-NCR (8 JCI hospitals), Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, plus expansion to Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in late 2024
    • Strong upward trend: Apollo Chennai and Hyderabad completed 7th JCI reaccreditations in March 2024; Fortis achieved 5th consecutive JCI Gold Seal; recent first-time accreditations in new regions (Yatharth Hospital UP, December 2024; Royal Care TN, October 2024)
    • Government actively promotes accreditation through Heal in India initiative, National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism, Ministry of Tourism financial assistance to NABH-accredited providers, and e-medical visas for 171 countries
    • All major medical tourism hospital networks hold JCI accreditation (Apollo, Fortis, Medanta, Aster, Indraprastha Apollo)
    • No recent accreditation losses, withdrawals, or disciplinary actions reported; strong sustained compliance history
    • Robust quality improvement infrastructure: NABH recognized at ISQUA standard (equivalent to JCI), 1,700+ NABH-accredited hospitals, documented quality improvements (40% infection control increase, 25% patient satisfaction increase, 20% reduction in discharge delays), consulting support ecosystem, and $10.5 billion healthcare investment 2020-2025

    Read the full India report →

  10. 10 Jordan JO 4.0/5 Good Jordan merits a Good (4) rating for its combination of 7–10 JCI-accredited hospitals, 40+ HCAC-accredited facilities with ISQua recognition, and clear upward accreditation trends over the past five years with no recen... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • JCI accreditation: 7–10 hospitals as of 2025–2026, with the most recent sources citing ten facilities; includes Specialty Hospital (6 consecutive JCI cycles since 2008), Jordan Hospital (6th consecutive renewal 2023), Abdali Hospital (2nd consecutive 2025), KHCC (JCI disease-specific certification), Jordan University Hospital, Istishari Hospital, and Al-Khalidi Medical Center.
    • HCAC accreditation: 40+ facilities across all sectors (Ministry of Health, Royal Medical Services, university, NGO, and private hospitals); HCAC is the first institution in the Arab region to achieve all three ISQua accreditations, making its certifications internationally recognized and defensible to foreign insurers.
    • Geographic distribution: All JCI-accredited hospitals concentrated in Amman; HCAC coverage extends to Irbid, Zarqa, Karak, Aqaba, Mafraq, Ajloun, Madaba, and Ma'an, though nearly all medical tourists receive care in Amman.
    • Compliance history: No JCI accreditation losses reported in the past three years; sustained multi-cycle renewals at major hospitals indicate genuine quality cultures rather than one-time achievements.
    • Government support: Jordan Tourism Board actively promotes 45 medical tourism packages; 2026 residency extension from 1 to 3 months for foreign patients; EBRD formally recognized medical tourism as a core development pillar; Ministry of Health integrates accreditation standards into National Quality and Patient Safety Policy.

    Read the full Jordan report →

  11. 11 Colombia CO 4.0/5 Good Colombia meets the majority of Score 4 criteria with 8 JCI-accredited hospitals distributed across 4 major cities and a clear upward accreditation trend (60% growth from 2022-2026). While slightly below the 10+ JCI th... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 8 JCI-accredited institutions (7 hospitals, 1 ambulatory center) across 4 geographically distinct cities (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga) with upward trend from 5-6 institutions in 2022
    • All major medical tourism hospitals hold international accreditation: Fundación Santa Fe (5 consecutive JCI cycles since 2010), LaCardio (4 consecutive since 2013), Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe (ranked Statista top 32 in Latin America), Hospital Internacional de Colombia (6 consecutive cycles, joined Mayo Clinic Care Network June 2025)
    • Zero accreditation withdrawals, lapses, or disciplinary actions; exemplary compliance history with multiple consecutive renewal cycles at each facility
    • Government actively promotes international accreditation through ProColombia, ANDI Healthcare Chamber, and MINCIT; formal strategic priority since 2008; 2032 revenue target of $6.3 billion
    • Robust supplementary accreditation: 62 institutions hold ICONTEC-ISQua accreditation (ISQua-benchmarked, first Latin American body with ISQua recognition); combined JCI + ICONTEC system provides comprehensive accreditation breadth

    Read the full Colombia report →

  12. 12 Japan JP 4.0/5 Good Japan maintains a strong hospital accreditation infrastructure with approximately 30 JCI-accredited hospitals plus additional JMIP (69 certified) and JIH (45 certified) facilities, supported by active government promo... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Approximately 30 JCI-accredited hospitals as of 2022, among ~1,066 globally, representing steady growth since first accreditation in 2009
    • Alternative international accreditation: 69 JMIP-certified institutions and 45 JIH-certified facilities as of 2024
    • Government actively supports through MHLW (JMIP established 2011), METI (Medical Excellence JAPAN/JIH), and Japan Tourism Agency; 2024 Basic Policy formally commits three ministries to expanding medical tourism accreditation infrastructure
    • No publicized accreditation lapses, withdrawals, or conditional accreditations; St. Luke's International completed fifth consecutive renewal in December 2024; Kameda continuous since 2009
    • Geographic distribution across Tokyo metro (19 JIH hospitals), Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Aichi (Nagoya), Tochigi, and Okinawa, but notable gap in Kansai region (Osaka/Kyoto) for JCI-accredited general hospitals

    Read the full Japan report →

  13. 13 Mexico MX 4.0/5 Good Mexico demonstrates strong international hospital accreditation infrastructure with 8-9 JCI-accredited hospitals plus additional hospitals holding ACI certification, meeting the 8-14 credible international accreditati... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • 8-9 JCI-accredited hospitals including Médica Sur, ABC Medical Center, Hospital Galenia, CIMA Hermosillo, Obesity Control Center, with Hospital Galenia also holding Accreditation Canada International (ACI) Platinum certification
    • Geographic distribution across 4+ major medical tourism destinations: Mexico City (10 of top 12 hospitals), border cities Baja California (4.2 million medical tourists in 2022), Cancún (1.3+ million international patients annually), and Hermosillo
    • Strong accreditation trends: national certification grew from 6% in 2011 to 85% by February 2013; JCI presence stable/growing since 2008 first accreditation
    • Exceptional government support: Mexico is only country to sign formal JCAHO agreement (2009), adopted U.S. hospital standards nationally, requires all private hospitals to obtain certification, SECTUR/ProMéxico actively promote accredited facilities
    • Strong compliance history: no recent accreditation losses; Centro Médico ABC accredited 14+ years; Obesity Control Center fully certified by JCI three times; Médica Sur successfully re-accredited July 2020
    • Most prominent medical tourism hospitals hold international accreditation: Médica Sur (Newsweek 2024 top-ranked), ABC Medical Center, Hospital Galenia all JCI-accredited

    Read the full Mexico report →

  14. 14 Malaysia MY 4.0/5 Good Malaysia qualifies as Good based on 16 JCI-accredited hospitals with 123 MSQH-accredited hospitals (ISQua-recognized through 2028) providing credible international accreditation coverage. Strong government support via... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 16 JCI-accredited hospitals confirmed as of late 2024, with Sunway Medical Centre's August 2024 accreditation representing recent addition demonstrating upward trend
    • 123 MSQH-accredited hospitals with ISQua/IEEA recognition for 2024-2028 providing internationally benchmarked accreditation beyond JCI-only facilities
    • Geographic distribution across Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley (11 hospitals), Penang (3), and Melaka (1), meeting 2-3 major medical tourism destination criterion though with concentration concerns
    • Zero publicized accreditation losses or compliance issues with multiple hospitals achieving 5-6 consecutive JCI renewal cycles demonstrating sustained institutional commitment
    • Strong government support through double tax deduction incentives for JCI/ACHS accreditation, RM 30 million 2024 MHTC budget allocation, and Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme

    Read the full Malaysia report →

  15. 15 Poland PL 2.5/5 Moderate Poland has only 1-2 internationally recognized healthcare-accredited hospitals (JCI and alternative accreditation bodies), falling significantly short of the Score 3 threshold of 4-7 international accreditations. Whil... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Only 1 confirmed JCI-accredited hospital (LUX MED Hospital, Warsaw) and 1 disputed facility; far below regional competitors like Turkey (25+ JCI hospitals)
    • One alternative international healthcare accreditation: KCM Clinic with GCR International Accreditation (Jelenia Góra), serving 4,000+ annual international patients
    • Strong national CMJ accreditation baseline: 215-227 hospitals with 97% compliance rate in 2023 accreditation visits; CMJ membership in ESQH European Accreditation Network provides European benchmarking
    • Geographic concentration of internationally accredited facilities in Warsaw (1-2 facilities) plus one regional center (Jelenia Góra); most major medical tourism hospitals lack international JCI accreditation
    • No recent accreditation losses or compliance failures documented; Carolina Medical Center maintained ISO 9001 continuously since 2004; 2024 Quality in Healthcare Act signals government commitment to raising standards, though implementing regulations not yet in place

    Read the full Poland report →

  16. 16 Germany DE 2.5/5 Moderate Germany has only one confirmed JCI-accredited hospital (DRK Kliniken Berlin with 4 campuses), possibly rising to 1–5 with unconfirmed claims, far below the 5–9 required for a moderate score. The last documented JCI re... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Only one hospital group confirmed with active JCI accreditation (DRK Kliniken Berlin, four campuses); unconfirmed claims for Charité and Helios bring plausible range to 1–5 total
    • DRK Kliniken Berlin last documented JCI re-certification in 2011, with no public confirmation of subsequent renewals; no evidence of JCI accreditation growth over past 5 years
    • German government mandates domestic quality assurance (KTQ, IQTIG, 2025 KHVVG) but does not specifically promote JCI or international accreditation standards
    • No public reports of JCI accreditation withdrawals or disciplinary actions; hospital-acquired infection rate 0.7% vs 2.0% EU average; 20+ German hospitals in 2024 Newsweek World's Best Hospitals ranking
    • IQM network covers 450 hospitals and approximately 40% of all German inpatients with 500+ outcome-based quality indicators, but these domestic systems are not internationally recognized JCI-standard

    Read the full Germany report →

  17. 17 Hungary HU 2.0/5 Poor Hungary has only one confirmed JCI-accredited facility (Saint James Eye Clinic, ambulatory care only) and uncertain status for a second facility (Duna Medical Center after Liv partnership dissolution). All internation... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Only 1 confirmed JCI-accredited facility (Saint James Eye Clinic, ambulatory care since 2014) with verified active accreditation
    • Duna Medical Center's JCI status was claimed during 2023–2025 Liv Hospital Group partnership but is uncertain after partnership dissolution and reversion to independent operation
    • All accredited facilities concentrated in Budapest; no internationally accredited hospitals in other major cities (Debrecen, Pécs, Szeged, Miskolc, Győr)
    • Most major medical tourism hospitals (Medicover, Dr. Rose, Emineo, FirstMed) hold ISO 9001 general quality management certification, not hospital-specific international accreditation
    • Government recognizes health tourism as strategic priority but focuses promotion on thermal/wellness tourism rather than international hospital accreditation; no government programs specifically incentivize JCI accreditation

    Read the full Hungary report →

  18. 18 United Kingdom GB 2.0/5 Poor The UK's hospital accreditation landscape presents a marked contrast between exceptional domestic quality infrastructure and minimal international accreditation credentials. With only one JCI-accredited hospital (King... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 4 cited points
    • Only 1 JCI-accredited hospital (King Edward VII's, London); UK not listed in international JCI medical tourism directories; other major hospitals (Wellington, London Clinic, Cromwell, London Bridge) lack full JCI accreditation
    • CHKS holds ISQua accreditation (97% compliance, valid until 2027), providing credible international alternative, but application across the sector is unclear; QHA Trent offers UK-based pathway but lacks global prominence
    • Severe geographic concentration: 100,000+ international patients annually in London; minimal regional distribution; Alexandra Hospital (Manchester) and Albyn Hospital (Aberdeen) lack international accreditation
    • Exceptional domestic compliance: 92% of independent sector rated Good/Outstanding by CQC; HCA UK leads with 16 Outstanding locations; no recent accreditation losses or conditional accreditations

    Read the full United Kingdom report →

  19. 19 United States US 2.0/5 Poor The U.S. fails to meet international accreditation standards that define the rubric, with effectively zero JCI-accredited hospitals and no documented hospitals with ACI, ACHSI, or DNV GL Healthcare International accre... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 4 cited points
    • U.S. hospitals are directed to 'Joint Commission Domestic accredited organizations listings' rather than JCI International, indicating near-zero JCI adoption
    • All major medical tourism hospitals (Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, etc.) hold domestic Joint Commission or DNV accreditation, not international JCI certification
    • The Joint Commission accredits approximately 80% of U.S. hospitals (domestic accreditation), but report shows no equivalent penetration of international accreditation bodies
    • Geographic distribution of accredited facilities is comprehensive across all states and regions, but this excellence in domestic accreditation does not translate to international accreditation metrics

    Read the full United States report →

Reading the field

What separates a good programme from a dangerous one

Every country above is graded against this published scale — the same 1–5 rubric for hospital accreditation, top to bottom. How we score →

  1. 5/5 Excellent

    - 20+ JCI-accredited hospitals OR 15+ hospitals with credible international accreditation - Accredited hospitals distributed across multiple major cities/regions - Strong upward trend in accreditation over past 5 years - Government actively promotes international accreditation standards - All major medical tourism hospitals hold international accreditation - No recent accreditation losses or compliance issues - Evidence of robust quality improvement infrastructure

  2. 4/5 Good

    - 10-19 JCI-accredited hospitals OR 8-14 hospitals with credible international accreditation - Accredited hospitals present in at least 2-3 major medical tourism destinations - Stable or growing accreditation numbers - Most prominent medical tourism hospitals hold international accreditation - Strong compliance history with minimal issues - Government recognition or support for accreditation efforts

  3. 3/5 Moderate

    - 5-9 JCI-accredited hospitals OR 4-7 hospitals with credible international accreditation - Accredited hospitals concentrated in 1-2 major cities - Mixed trends in accreditation (some growth, some stagnation) - Some but not all major medical tourism hospitals hold international accreditation - Generally good compliance with occasional minor issues - Limited government involvement in promoting accreditation

  4. 2/5 Poor

    - 2-4 JCI-accredited hospitals OR 2-3 hospitals with credible international accreditation - Very limited geographic distribution of accredited facilities - Declining trend in accreditation or high rate of accreditation losses - Few medical tourism hospitals hold international accreditation - Recent compliance issues or conditional accreditations - Little evidence of quality improvement infrastructure

  5. 1/5 Very Poor / Unavailable

    - 0-1 JCI-accredited hospitals OR no credible international accreditation - No accredited hospitals in major medical tourism destinations - Recent accreditation withdrawals without replacements - No government support for international accreditation standards - Medical tourism hospitals operating without international quality assurance - Systemic quality or safety concerns affecting accreditation efforts

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  14. Untitled source en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_tourism_in_India Cited in Hospital Accreditation in India
  15. Untitled source en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_tourism_in_South_Korea Cited in Hospital Accreditation in South Korea
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  17. Untitled source en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Medical_Center Cited in Hospital Accreditation in South Korea
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  20. Untitled source eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications/i/poland-health-system-summary-2024 Cited in Hospital Accreditation in Poland
  21. Untitled source experts-medical.com/en/clinic/samsung-medical-center Cited in Hospital Accreditation in South Korea
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  24. Untitled source gomedii.com/blogs/english/doctors-hospitals/jci-accredited-apollo-hospitals-in-india Cited in Hospital Accreditation in India

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