Companion Global Healthcare

Companion Global Healthcare was a medical tourism company that facilitated access to high-quality, affordable medical care at internationally accredited hospitals outside the United States. As a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the company provided a network of hospitals in countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Turkey, and Ireland. Its services were primarily aimed at self-insured employers and individuals seeking to reduce the cost of major surgical procedures. The company offered case management, travel coordination, and assistance with medical records and follow-up care. It played a pioneering role in integrating medical tourism into mainstream US health insurance offerings.