Hospitals & Healthcare Review | February 2025

H&H February 2025

Offering readers a deep dive into the issues facing providers and payers of healthcare services around the world. Cost containment, international patient department development, the role of AI in healthcare delivery and more.

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In this issue

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IVF without borders - taking fertility overseas

With rising demand for cross-border reproductive healthcare, experts discuss the important roles of specialised insurance, regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation strategies
3 Feb 2025
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Lauren Haigh
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Strategies for effective cost containment in Mexico and the Caribbean

In conversation with Lauren Haigh, industry experts consider healthcare cost and quality in Mexico and the Caribbean, and discuss cost containment best practices in these regions
3 Feb 2025
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Lauren Haigh
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Going global: building an international hospital department

Dedicated international departments can enhance a hospital’s reputation, boost revenue and improve patient outcomes. But how to build one?
3 Feb 2025
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Lauren Haigh
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International healthcare payments, currency fluctuations and fair processes

ITIJ delves into the complex world of payment technology, where speed, transparency and efficiency are the key to satisfied customers
3 Feb 2025
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Editorial Team
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Emerging AI in medical travel and insurance

Irving Stackpole uncovers how artificial intelligence is transforming the way patients interact with healthcare providers, and how insurance companies can capitalise on new technology
3 Feb 2025
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Irving Stackpole
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Interview: Renée-Marie Stephano, CEO of Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)

Renée-Marie Stephano, CEO of Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), spoke to ITIJ’s Hospitals & Healthcare team about GHA’s focus on medical travel and how accreditation helps both patients and healthcare providers
3 Feb 2025
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Editorial Team
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Industry Voice: Is a holistic approach the answer to the retention crisis

Dr Megan Seibel, Director of the Center for Cooperative Problem Solving at Virginia Tech and KAI practitioner, shares her thoughts on addressing healthcare staff turnover
3 Feb 2025
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Dr Megan Seibel
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The future of healthcare development: sustainability

Sarah Cox – Partner, Carter Jonas, shares her views on how healthcare providers can work towards reducing their impact on climate change
3 Feb 2025
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Sarah Cox