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IHC’s flagship hospital is Hospital CIMA, San José, located in San José, Costa Rica. This acute care hospital, which was designed and built by IHC, opened in early 2000.

The Hospital has an installed capacity of 103 beds and currently operates 65 beds. The three-story facility includes a large outpatient medical department with a variety of advanced diagnostic and treatment services and modalities, chemotherapy and hemodialysis; a radiology department; an emergency department complete with a trauma room, treatment stations, private exam and consultation rooms; and, a fully equipped modern surgery department and recovery facility.

Hospital CIMA San José is accredited by the Joint Commission International, a US-based agency that utilizes highly developed international standards for quality and patient safety and is broadly recognized as the gold standard in international medical accreditation. In 2024, the hospital received its sixth triannual accreditation, a continuing affirmation of its status as a premier medical service. The hospital has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality medical care and adheres to both medical privacy standards of Costa Rica and HIPAA from the United States.

The hospital is also known for its excellent patient experience as well as medical and quality standards that meet or exceed its North American peers. Hospital CIMA offers medical care though an associated cadre of highly trained physicians, who undergo a rigorous credentialing process, covering 65 medical specialties and subspecialties, making it an attractive option for both local and international patients.

IHC adopts a corporate structure best suited for each particular healthcare interest, taking into account a number of factors, including the country in which the facility is located, the existence and number of corporate partners and the method of financing the acquisition or formation that will eventually yield the best return for our investors and stakeholders.

IHC focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare facilities and continuous improvement of those services to meet the growing demand for medical care in the markets in which we operate. We seek and develop opportunities to engage those same services for the benefit of international patients, whether they live in, travel to or seek out the market for their hospital care. This allows us to grow organically and through acquisition of ancillary medical services and providers. We interface with domestic and international insurers, with self-funded corporate health insurance plans, and private-pay patients, which gives us a stable, diverse client base.