Companion Global Healthcare Adds Barcelona's Teknon Hospital to Network

5-Oct-2009

Companion Global Healthcare Adds Barcelona’s Teknon Hospital to Network

Columbia, S.C. – Medical travel facilitator Companion Global Healthcare Inc. has accepted Centro Medico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain, into its network of accredited, international hospitals that treat American patients at prices substantially lower than those at U.S. facilities.

The addition of Teknon Hospital represents another option for Companion Global Healthcare’s individual clients and employer group members to obtain surgery and other care from a credentialed facility at preferred prices. All Companion Global Healthcare network hospitals are accredited by the Joint Commission International, and rates are up to 90 percent less than at hospitals in the United States.

A complete list of network hospitals is available at www.CompanionGlobalHealthcare.com.

“Teknon employs the latest technology in every area of patient care, and we are delighted to include this hospital in our network,” said David Boucher, president and COO of Companion Global Healthcare. “Teknon has years of experience in treating American patients, and it offers amenities such as a VIP lounge, a business center, computers, snacks, newspapers and televisions that contribute to a complete positive experience for the patient.”

Teknon and Companion Global Healthcare worked closely with MAPE Tourism Consulting of Spain to facilitate the agreement.

Based in Columbia, S.C., Companion Global Healthcare offers medical travel concierge services and an international network of dental clinics and accredited hospitals to individuals, as well as to self-insured employer groups. An employer can save tens of thousands of dollars any time a single employee chooses treatment at a Companion Global Healthcare network hospital, even after factoring in travel expenses.

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. provides medical and dental travelers with round-trip assistance and customer service, as well as preferred pricing at its network facilities. It serves as a single launch point for appointments, travel arrangements, case management coordination services upon return to the United States, medical travel insurance, and help with claims filing.

Employer groups interested in restructuring their benefit plans to include Companion Global Healthcare’s network and services should call 1-800-906-7065.