Embarking on a New Era: International Health Tourism
Health Tourism Industry to Work Integrated with HEALTHTÜRKİYE Portal
In a move to streamline and regulate the health tourism industry, all health facilities and intermediary institutions operating in this sector will now be working in integration with the HEALTHTÜRKİYE portal. This initiative aims to provide a more organized and transparent system for patients seeking healthcare services abroad.
Through the HEALTHTÜRKİYE portal, all services offered within the realm of Health Tourism will be accessible to patients. This means that individuals can easily track and monitor the services they receive from health facilities and intermediary institutions, ensuring a higher level of accountability and quality control.
One significant update in the regulations for health tourism is the requirement of complication insurance for surgical procedures performed in operating room environments. This measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of patients undergoing medical treatments abroad.
Furthermore, USHAŞ will provide support to health facilities and intermediary institutions in the international arena. A designated personnel will be assigned to each health tourist, overseeing the services provided and ensuring a seamless experience for the patients.
Health facilities will now have the option to offer remote health services through the HEALTHTÜRKİYE portal, expanding their reach and accessibility to a global audience. Accreditation and certificates by TÜSKA will be granted to health facilities to ensure international validity and recognition.
In addition, both health facilities and intermediary institutions will undergo evaluations based on patient complaint rates and satisfaction surveys. To cater to a diverse clientele, websites will be created with foreign language options, and personnel working in the International Health Tourism unit will be required to have proficiency in foreign languages.
Intermediary institutions will be mandated to provide call services in at least two foreign languages, offering round-the-clock assistance to patients. Health facilities and intermediary institutions will need to comply with the new regulations within six months, including obtaining complication insurance by 2025 and accreditation by 2026.
Overall, these new regulations and initiatives aim to enhance the quality of services offered in the health tourism industry, providing a more secure and efficient system for patients seeking medical treatments abroad.
