MCI Group

09/09/2026

**Descubre un ámbito profesional que quizá nunca te han enseñado.**

La Asistencia Médica Internacional es un sector especializado que conecta a pacientes, proveedores sanitarios, aseguradoras, compañías de asistencia y servicios de logística médica entre distintos países.

A pesar de su alcance internacional y de su alto nivel de especialización, todavía existen pocas vías formativas centradas específicamente en preparar a profesionales para la realidad de este trabajo.

**The MCI Academy nació para contribuir a cerrar esa brecha.**

Nuestro itinerario de Asistencia Médica Internacional ofrece una formación profesional estructurada para quienes desean conocer el sector, desarrollar habilidades prácticas y prepararse para nuevas oportunidades profesionales.

No es necesario contar con una titulación médica para comenzar el itinerario introductorio.

A través de cuatro cursos especializados, los participantes desarrollan conocimientos en:

• Fundamentos profesionales de la Asistencia Médica Internacional
• Gestión operativa de casos
• Atención humanizada y comunicación médica intercultural
• Coordinación médica internacional y logística sanitaria global

Los programas combinan formación online estructurada con casos prácticos y escenarios profesionales vinculados a situaciones reales de asistencia médica internacional.

**Los cursos comienzan el lunes 5 de octubre de 2026.**

Solicita el catálogo completo de cursos y el plan de estudios:

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02/09/2026

How do you turn 30 years of global operational experience into a scalable learning model for the future workforce? 🌍

We are thrilled to be featured in the September issue of ITIJ Magazine, highlighting the launch and ongoing expansion of the MCI Academy. This comprehensive piece explores how we are addressing a critical structural challenge in international medical assistance: ensuring consistent, high-standard training for rapid-response case management.

Since our founding in 1996, MCI Group has prioritized excellence in cross-border coordination. With the Academy, we have transformed our internal knowledge base into a powerful external resource. Through accredited, case-based training, we are accelerating onboarding, bridging geographic gaps (especially with our continued growth across MCI Latam), and elevating service quality globally.

Read the full feature in ITIJ to learn how we are building the future workforce of international medical assistance: https://www.itij.com/latest/long-read/building-future-workforce-international-medical-assistance

Effie Giatraki, Head of Digital Transformation at MCI Group, tells ITIJ that through the MCI Academy, MCI Group is transforming three decades of operational experience into structured, accessible training

28/08/2026

Our thoughts are with Nepal

The catastrophe in Nepal shows how a changing climate is intensifying natural hazards and devastating communities.

Across the Himalayas, rising temperatures are accelerating glacier melt, destabilizing mountain environments and increasing the risk of floods, landslides and other cascading disasters. Nepal has lost nearly one-third of its glacier ice in just over 30 years, while glacier melt increased by 65% in the last decade compared with the previous one.

These growing risks affect communities worldwide, making preparedness and rapid response essential.

At MCI Group, we support travelers, clients and organizations during crises by coordinating medical assistance, evacuations, repatriations and other critical services.

Our thoughts are with the people of Nepal, the families affected and the emergency teams working under extremely difficult conditions.

A changing climate is driving greater risks. Preparedness and responsible action are essential.

14/08/2026

Where do the biggest healthcare savings really come from: medical bill auditing or negotiation?

In international healthcare, effective cost containment starts with understanding exactly what is being charged and whether those costs are fair, justified and medically appropriate.
Medical Claims International S.L., part of the MCI Group ecosystem, combines detailed medical bill auditing with experienced provider negotiation to identify billing discrepancies, unnecessary costs and opportunities for sustainable savings.
Auditing provides the evidence. Negotiation turns that insight into action. Together, they create a stronger approach to healthcare cost control while maintaining quality of care and constructive relationships with providers.
In our latest article, we explore how both processes work and why an integrated approach can make international medical billing more transparent, controlled and sustainable.

Read the full article on the MCI Group blog: https://mci-companies.com/medical-bill-negotiation-vs-auditing-where-do-the-biggest-healthcare-savings-come-from/

A large discount does not always mean a well-managed medical claim. The real question is whether the original bill was accurate before negotiation even began. This article explores how medical bill auditing, provider negotiation, benchmarking, and global provider networks work together—and why an ...

12/08/2026

When is flying a patient home really the right medical decision?

Medical repatriation is one of the most complex situations in international assistance. A patient's condition, fitness to fly, the level of care available locally, transport requirements and continuity of treatment all need to be carefully assessed before a transfer takes place.
In our latest MCI Group article, we explain how medical repatriation decisions are made and why experienced medical coordination is essential throughout the process.
From evaluating whether a patient is stable enough to travel to selecting the appropriate transport and coordinating care between medical teams, every step requires clinical judgment, careful planning and clear communication.
The objective is always the same: to ensure the patient reaches the most appropriate place for continued care as safely and efficiently as possible.
Read more: https://mci-companies.com/medical-repatriation-explained-when-is-flying-a-patient-home-really-necessary/

Learn when medical repatriation is necessary, how insurers choose between commercial flights, medical escorts and air ambulances, and why timing matters.

29/07/2026

The future of international medical assistance depends on the people who make it possible.

Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and professionals need more than technical knowledge. They need the skills, confidence and practical experience to make sound decisions in complex, real-world situations.
That is why we created The MCI Academy. Built on more than 30 years of experience across the MCI Group ecosystem, it provides practical training for healthcare professionals, case managers, assistance coordinators and organizations working in international healthcare.
By combining real operational experience with high-quality education, we are helping prepare the next generation of professionals to deliver better care, stronger coordination and better outcomes for patients around the world.

Read the full article: https://mci-companies.com/mci-academy-preparing-professionals-for-the-future-of-international-medical-assistance/

28/07/2026

Strong healthcare begins with strong partnerships.

At MCI Group, we continue to expand our international provider network with new strategic collaborations across **Brazil, Colombia, the Canary Islands, Rwanda and Cape Verde**. Each new partnership strengthens our ability to provide timely medical assistance, coordinate quality healthcare and support patients wherever they need us.

By growing our trusted network of healthcare providers and partners, we enhance access to local expertise, improve operational coordination and deliver more efficient support for insurers, assistance companies, organizations and international travelers.

As our global healthcare ecosystem continues to grow, so does our commitment to connecting people with the right care at the right time.

Read more: https://mci-companies.com/mci-group-expands-its-international-provider-network-across-brazil-colombia-the-canary-islands-rwanda-and-cape-verde/

27/07/2026

The recent forest fires in Spain and France have affected families, homes, natural spaces and entire communities.

They remind us that environmental protection is not only about nature. It is also about people, health, safety and the places we share.

At MCI Group, we believe that small actions, better preparation and education can help us respond more responsibly to the challenges that are becoming more frequent around us.

This is why we continue to support environmental awareness and why, through MCI Academy, we offer training related to first aid, medical assistance and crisis management.

Taking care of the environment is also taking care of ourselves.

Read the full article on our blog: https://mci-companies.com/climate-fire-and-responsibility-what-the-recent-wildfires-in-spain-are-asking-us-to-understand/

The recent wildfires in Spain and France are not only environmental disasters. They are human emergencies, public health risks and a warning about how we live, travel and prepare. As heatwaves become longer and fire seasons more severe, environmental protection, crisis education and responsible tour...

20/07/2026

On our desks today:
Passports, laptops, and endless espresso.
Global Healthcare solutions for people on the move..
A network of partners connected across every time zone.
AND THE WORLD CUP TROPHY! 🏆🇪🇸✨
Today, the loudest cheers are echoing from our headquarters here in Madrid, but the celebration extends across our offices in MCI Latam, our global partners, and every traveler reading this from an airport, a train station, or a new destination abroad. ✈️🌍
Protecting people on the move teaches us something crucial every day: cultural diversity enriches us, an interconnected world relies on trust, and big victories; like winning a World Cup, are only achieved through flawless teamwork, no matter the distance.
Huge congratulations to the Spanish national team on this historic achievement. Wishing a safe journey and a fantastic week ahead to all the globetrotters keeping the world moving! 🎉⚽