The headline 2025 development
Per Mayo Clinic News Network (June 27, 2025), Hospital Internacional de Colombia in Bucaramanga became the first hospital in Colombia and South America to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a globally recognized affiliation created in 2011 with roughly 45 member organizations. Combined with its 6× consecutive JCI accreditation, this is currently the single strongest institutional credential anywhere in the network covered by colombiamedical.co.
Why accreditation status is worth periodically rechecking
JCI accreditation operates on a renewal cycle, and Colombia's accredited-hospital count has grown over time as facilities pursue and achieve it. A list that was accurate a year ago may be missing newer additions or, less commonly, may include a facility whose status has since changed.
How to stay current
Check JCI's own directory directly before booking — see our dedicated verification guide for the specific steps — rather than relying on any single article, including this one, as a permanently current source.
The Takeaway
Treat any accreditation list, including the ones across this network, as a snapshot in time — verify current status directly before you book.