
|  |  | Health & Beauty | July 2008  
HTH Worldwide Signs Agreement with Star Medica to Give Travelers to Mexico Top Hospital Care
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 HTH Worldwide, a global health and safety services company, announced today that it has contracted with Star Medica Hospitals to provide HTH clients access to its seven facilities in Mexico. HTH Worldwide will now be able to arrange convenient, cashless visits to any Star Medica facility for those who carry HTH insurance. Star Medica's hospitals are staffed by highly-qualified doctors in all major specialties.
 "HTH customers expect convenient access to high quality medical care all around the world," said Laura Hilton, HTH Worldwide's Director of Global Health and Safety Services. "We are delighted to be able to partner with Star Medica to expand our services in Mexico. Their facilities meet HTH's high standards of care and convenience for treating a serious illness or an unexpected medical need."
 From Chihuahua in the west to the Yucatan in the east, Star Medica operates state-of-the-art medical centers in Mexico City, Ciudad Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Aguascalientes, Morelia, and Merida. Star Medica was founded in 2002 to create a nationwide system of high-quality private hospitals through acquisition and new construction.
 "Star Medica is pleased to serve HTH Worldwide members, and we welcome the opportunity to provide quality medical care and convenient access to the international community," said Ana Maria Ortega, Director of Contracts for Star Medica. "We look forward to a long and productive partnership with HTH."
 About Star Medica
 Star Medica is currently the leading private, integrated system of hospitals in Mexico whose services include outpatient surgery and diagnostic services. Founded in 2002, Star Medica has gained the respect and confidence of the Mexican medical community, becoming one of Mexico's leading independent hospital groups in six short years. Star Medica Hospitals currently operate over 600 beds with its medical staff representing 1,500 doctor offices and 3,000 specialists. Each Star Medica hospital is staffed by prestigious medical providers whose main objectives are to prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions applying the highest international standards of care and the latest biotechnology. For more information, visit www.starmedica.com.
 About HTH Worldwide
 HTH Worldwide provides health insurance plans and global medical assistance services for business and leisure travelers as well as students abroad. HTH programs are distinguished by a contracted community of over 5,000 hospitals and doctors in 180 countries. HTH combines its health and safety research, advanced Internet applications, and extensive experience in designing and delivering international health insurance plans to ensure customers' health, safety and peace of mind. HTH was recently named one of North America's fastest growing companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. For more information, visit www.hthworldwide.com. |

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