What Global Healthcare Resources does

Global Healthcare Resources (GHR) is a privately held, woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The company operates as an ecosystem orchestrator across four intersecting verticals—employer healthcare and benefits, corporate wellness, healthcare reform, and medical tourism—serving self-funded employers, hospitals and clinics, insurance companies, facilitators, brokers, and government agencies. Its core commercial assets include the Concierge Client Program (a business development and client-introduction service), the Global Provider Network (a tiered subscription platform priced from $199 to $1,995/month connecting healthcare providers with referral organizations), and Better by MTA, a Mastercard-partnered digital ecosystem for medical travel facilitation.

GHR monetizes through five primary streams: GPN membership subscriptions, digital certification programs (CCWS, CMTP, CHRS, SICS), conference and event revenue (Healthcare Revolution Conference, World Medical Tourism Congress, Global Medical Tourism & Insurance Summit, virtual summits), and professional services consulting in medical tourism and wellness. Its technology stack is light on proprietary infrastructure—no core platform, SDK, or API is disclosed—with social login and Google Maps integrations limited to consumer-facing website functionality. Marketing and distribution are event- and content-led, anchored by two industry publications (Medical Tourism Magazine, Corporate Wellness Magazine), monthly webinars, and a 15+-year flagship conference franchise that draws attendees from 100+ countries. The company has pursued three industry-wide Moonshots targeting 25% employer cost reduction and 40% virtual care delivery by 2025, positioning itself as an industry convener rather than a single-product vendor. AI capability is limited to DarwinAI, an AI-enabled marketing technology launched in 2023 for medical tourism lead generation.

Name

Global Healthcare Resources

Legal name

Global Healthcare Resources

Website

https://globalhealthcareresources.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Healthcare Resources is a woman-owned consulting firm that connects self-funded employers, healthcare providers, insurers, and facilitators through its Global Provider Network, certification programs, industry publications, and flagship Healthcare Revolution and medical tourism conferences across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Consulting Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Complex Care Medical Travel Agencies (THAKAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Life Sciences PR (MPAAADAD), Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN), International Healthcare Access & Provider Network Navigation (EDAIAMAI)

Keywords

• Healthcare consulting services
• Medical tourism facilitation
• Corporate wellness programs
• Self-funded benefits consulting
• Healthcare certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. GPN Membership Subscriptions: Monthly subscription fees from Global Provider Network members including buyers (insurance companies, TPAs, facilitators), physicians, and hospitals/clinics seeking access to pre-negotiated discounts and referral networks.
2. Certification Programs: Digital certification courses including Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS), Certified Medical Travel Professional (CMTP), Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist (CHRS), and Self Insurance Certified Specialist.
3. Conference & Event Revenue: Healthcare Revolution conference, World Medical Tourism Congress, and virtual summits generate revenue through registrations, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
4. Medical Tourism Consulting: Consulting services for healthcare providers, governments, and investors in medical tourism - from conceptualization to commercialization.
5. Wellness Consulting: Corporate wellness consulting engagements with self-funded employers and employee benefits consultants for solution identification and adoption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Healthcare Resources is a consulting and business development firm that operates an ecosystem of services connecting self-funded employers, healthcare providers, insurers, governments, and medical tourism facilitators. It runs the Concierge Client Program for client introductions, the Global Provider Network (GPN) membership for pre-negotiated referral discounts, the Better by MTA platform with Mastercard, certification courses (CCWS, CMTP, CHRS, SICS), annual industry conferences, and industry publications.

Product overview

Global Healthcare Resources operates as a marketing consulting firm offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services across employer healthcare, benefits, well-being, and medical tourism industries. The core offering includes the Concierge Client Program for business development, the Global Provider Network (GPN) for connecting buyers with healthcare providers, and Better by MTA platform for medical travel facilitation. Services span wellness consulting, medical tourism consulting, and government services. The company operates certification programs including Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS), Certified Medical Travel Professional (CMTP), Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist (CHRS), and Self Insurance Certified Specialist (SICS). Publishing includes Medical Tourism Magazine and Corporate Wellness Magazine. The company organizes the Healthcare Revolution Conference, World Medical Tourism Congress, Global Medical Tourism & Insurance Summit, and Virtual Summits. Marketing and advertising services are offered through MedicalTourism.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Medical Tourism Association: A global non-profit that educates and advocates on behalf of the Medical Tourism and International Patient Industry, with membership reaching more than 100 countries.
• Corporate Health & Wellness Association
• Healthcare Revolution
• Global Provider Network
• World Medical Tourism Congress
• Better by MTA

Products and services

• Concierge Client Program A business development and client connection program that links partners with target clients across healthcare, self-funding, benefits, insurance, medical travel, corporate wellness, and personalized medicine.
• Global Provider Network (GPN) A turnkey membership program providing referral organizations with speedy access to healthcare providers offering pre-negotiated discounts and commissions, enabling providers to access a global network of referral partners.
• Better by MTA A state-of-the-art platform developed through partnership with Mastercard, serving as a global ecosystem that bridges medical travelers, qualified facilitators, and accredited healthcare providers with access to trusted providers, education, financing, and quality care.
• Government Services Education and consulting services for governments and agencies covering workplace safety, healthcare and well-being, international healthcare, investment, and technology services.
• Medical Tourism Consulting Consulting services for healthcare providers, governments, and investors in medical tourism, covering conceptualization, MVP development, full commercialization, network building, and partnership creation.
• Wellness Consulting Corporate wellness consulting engagements working nationally with self-funded employers, employee benefits consultants, and industry players to identify and adopt leading wellness solutions.
• Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS) Digital certification course for corporate well-being professionals providing industry knowledge and a recognized professional designation.
• Certified Medical Travel Professional (CMTP) Training program and certification providing comprehensive overview of medical tourism industry, trends, stakeholders, best practices, and business models.
• Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist (CHRS) ACA designation program including bi-weekly ACA Thursday newsletter and webcasts with immediate policy updates.
• Self Insurance Certified Specialist (SICS) Digital certification course for professionals interested in self-funding, providing industry knowledge and a unique professional designation.
• Medical Tourism Association Membership Global membership organization for certified stakeholders including hospitals, clinics, doctors, healthcare administrators, governments, employers, insurance companies, facilitators, and travel professionals, with outreach to over 100 countries.
• Healthcare Revolution Conference Annual conference bringing together healthcare leaders, self-funded employers, brokers, and industry professionals focused on moonshot initiatives for costs, culture, and care.
• Global Medical Tourism & Insurance Summit Premier annual gathering convening 200+ CEOs and senior executives from hospitals, insurance companies, employers, travel insurers, and medical tourism facilitators from every major region of the world.
• Marketing & Advertising Services Marketing and advertising services offered through MedicalTourism.com for the medical tourism industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce employer healthcare and benefits costs by 25% by 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Hospital Clinica BiblicacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2023Hospital Clinica Biblica, the largest private hospital in Costa Rica, joined the Global Provider Network to widen access to affordable healthcare for American consumers and self-funded employers.
• Pacifica Salud HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2023Pacifica Salud Hospital joined the Global Provider Network to provide easy access for American consumers and self-funded employers to Latin America's top healthcare providers.
• Korea Tourism OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2022Korea Tourism Organization partnered with GHR and Medical Tourism Association to launch a private medical travel event for the American marketplace.
• Medical Tourism AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHR has partnered with the Medical Tourism Association, a global non-profit that educates and advocates for the medical tourism industry. MTA works with healthcare providers, governments, insurance companies, employers, and buyers of healthcare. GHR leverages this partnership for membership services, certifications, and the Global Provider Network.
• Global Healthcare AccreditationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHR serves as consortium partner for Global Healthcare Accreditation's government and agency consultative services. GHA provides international standards for medical travel (accredited by ISQUA) and workplace safety standards.
• Corporate Health & Wellness AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHWA is an international non-profit dedicated to providing education in health, wellness, and chronic disease prevention. GHR produces events for CHWA including the Healthcare Revolution conference. CHWA is the nation's largest wellness association.
• International Healthcare Research Center (IHRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHRC is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that collaborates with GHR and Medical Tourism Association on research including the Medical Tourism Patient Survey 2024.
• Mastercard (Better by MTA)coreTechnology or IntegrationMTA's exclusive partnership with Mastercard modernizes the global healthcare experience through a state-of-the-art platform serving as a global ecosystem to bridge medical travelers, qualified facilitators, and accredited healthcare providers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Limeade: Employee well-being and corporate wellness platform sold to mid-market and enterprise employers; overlaps with GHR's wellness consulting and culture moonshot narrative.
• Mercer (Marsh McLennan): Global benefits and health consulting giant serving self-funded employers; competes for the same broker/HR buyer audience as GHR's Healthcare Revolution and self-funded consulting practice, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Willis Towers Watson (WTW): Major health and benefits advisory firm serving large self-funded employers; directly comparable buyer cohort (HR leaders, benefits brokers) to GHR's enterprise audience, with overlapping wellness and cost-containment advisory offerings.
• Virgin Pulse: Established corporate well-being platform with employer customers; targets the same self-funded employer segment as GHR's wellness consulting and CCWS certification, but through a SaaS product rather than services.

Direct peers

• Medical Tourism Association: GHR's jointly-controlled subsidiary and flagship partner; the MTA runs the Global Provider Network, World Medical Tourism Congress, Medical Tourism Magazine, and certifications—making it the closest direct peer within GHR's own ecosystem.
• Patients Beyond Borders: Long-standing medical tourism information, patient education, and consulting firm; overlaps with GHR's Medical Tourism Magazine and consulting content offerings for cross-border healthcare consumers.
• Medical Departures: Online medical tourism marketplace connecting patients with international clinics, with pricing comparison and booking facilitation—directly comparable to GHR's GPN/MedicalTourism.com buyer-facilitator model.
• Global Healthcare Accreditation: GHR's strategic partner that sets international standards for medical travel and workplace safety; runs the Advanced Certified Medical Travel Professional program—directly adjacent to GHR's CMTP certification business.

Others

• Healthcare Conference Group / WOHASU: Industry event organizers in the wellness and healthcare employer space; comparable to GHR's Healthcare Revolution and World Medical Tourism Congress as recurring B2B convenings in adjacent verticals.

Emerging players

• MediCare International / Medigo: Cross-border medical travel platforms aggregating international clinics and facilitating patient-provider connections; comparable to GHR's GPN facilitator model, though with a narrower geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MedicalTourismCon
• Facebookfacebook.com/MedicalTourismAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-healthcare-resources-ghr-
• Instagraminstagram.com/medicaltourismassociation
• Xx.com/goghr_

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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