FAQ about PROMED and their answers
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What does PROMED do?
It implements specific actions to ensure that health services offered in Costa Rica to international patients comply with required parameters, guaranteeing they meet international standards of quality.
It promotes Costa Rica as a world-class destination for medical tourism and as a high-quality medical center.
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Who does it group together?
- Public and private hospitals
- Specialist’s clinics and doctor’s offices
- Businesses related to health and wellness
- Health professionals
- Boarding and lodging companies
- Travel agencies
- Tour operators who specialize in medical tourism
- Transportation companies
- Public and private universities
- Medical and pharmaceutical research centers
- Training centers with careers related to health and well-being
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Manufacturers of medical equipment
- Providers of healthcare industry materials
- Dental laboratories
- Pharmacies
- Clinical laboratories
- Medical tourism infrastructure developers
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How does it carry out its work?
Through a Board of Directors that makes all the decisions, and six specialized committees that are in charge of implementing specific actions: promotion, regulation, ethics, legal, admission, and education.
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Who made up PROMED?
- Clínica UNIBE
- Costa Rica Medical Holding
- Medical Services of Costa Rica
- MED Travel Costa Rica
- Health Choices Costa Rica
- Homewatch Caregivers
- CIMA Hospital
- Clínica Bíblica Hospital
- UCIMED
- La Católica Hospital Hotel
- Grupo Casa Conde
- Safer Medical Group
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Where does PROMED concentrate its efforts?
In high-potential niche markets such as:
- Medical treatments and surgical procedures
- Dentistry
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic and aesthetic surgery
- Urology
- Cardiovascular
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Bariatric surgery
- General surgery
- Postoperative care, physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Checkups
- Care for retirees
- Wellness
- Thermal centers
- Spas
- Beauty centers
- General wellness centers
- Tourist assistance- safe destination
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