Jackson International

Miami, March 3, 2009 – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has partnered with Jackson Memorial Hospital-International (JMHI) in Miami, FL in order to provide CHTA members with preferred rates for several of Jackson’s services designed especially for international patients.

“We are very pleased to be able to extend another new benefit to our CHTA members, especially when the benefit offers such an important and vital medical connection as this relationship with Jackson Memorial Hospital provides,” said Alec Sanguinetti, Director General and CEO of CHTA.

One program that will be especially valuable to CHTA members is DirectAccess, which offers fast admission to Jackson Memorial Hospital in the event of a medical emergency. The service works by gathering patients’ information in advance, so that transfer to the hospital can be approved in less than one hour.

“DirectAccess gives its members and their families the peace-of-mind they need when an emergency strikes,” said Dr. Mario Mendez, Vice-President and Managing Director at JMHI. “Our program ensures a speedy transfer for patients in need of medical services not available in their country.”

Jackson is only three hours from anywhere in the Caribbean which is another benefit in terms of timely access to medical care. In addition, Jackson is the southernmost level-1 trauma center and the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in the United States. It has become the destination of choice for critically injured and seriously ill patients who require immediate access to life-saving medical services.

In addition, Jackson’s international program offers many non-medical benefits, which include in-house concierge services 24/7. International patients are matched with a personal hospitality coordinator who facilitates every step of the process from bedside admission to expedited medical appointments. Coordinators are also available to assist family members with travel arrangements, hotel and car reservations and anything else they may need.

CHTA members are also offered discounts for executive physicals.

For more information about Jackson Memorial Hospital, visit www.jhsmiami.org

For information about Jackson Memorial Hospital International Services, visit: www.jmhi.org