Who We Are

The global patient organization focused on delivering the best medical outcomes.

Established by and for patients 

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Preferred Global Health, PGH, is an independent global patient organization with more than 20 years’ experience in supporting our members and their families.

We take a personalized, patient-centered approach to life-threatening illnesses – like heart disease and cancer – and focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

1 in 3 people will develop cancer over their lifetime

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death

1 in 4 patients experience a preventable medical error

Mission

PGH was founded in 1997 in response to the problem that too many people suffer unnecessary complications, or die prematurely, without access to best medical practice and treatments.

Positive impact

Our successful track record in facilitating collaboration, informed decisions, patient advocacy, and optimized care, proves that world-class specialist care for the most serious illnesses can be both available and affordable across the world.

Bridging the gaps in patient outcomes and healthcare delivery

Services developed to empower patients on the path to best outcomes and to reduce the likelihood of complications or preventable errors.

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The right diagnosis:

complete and accurate diagnosis informs the development of the best treatment plan.

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Access to:

cutting-edge treatments, technologies, and research that may not be available or widely used.

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Quality, skills, and scale:

experienced skilled medical professionals at large specialist hospitals treating high numbers of patients.

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Empowered patients:

informed patient participation leads to better outcomes.

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Optimal care is an integrated team approach:

various medical disciplines and specialties collaborating.