The London Market & Embassy Patients: Insights on Global Referral Trends, Competitive Landscape Analysis, and Strategic Implications for US Hospitals

Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM UK

US hospitals are facing meaningful shifts in international patient referral patterns—particularly declines in traditional embassy-sponsored patients and increased competition from global hubs outside the US.

This webinar will explore how the London healthcare market is responding to these changes and what US international programs can learn from emerging global referral dynamics. Drawing on deep experience in the UK and international patient landscape, our speakers will examine:

  • How embassy, self-pay, and private medical insurance (PMI) patient flows are evolving in the London market

  • The role London-based hospitals are playing in attracting international patients who may previously have traveled to the US

  • Key sending-country trends and competitive pressures shaping global patient mobility

  • Strategic considerations for US hospitals seeking to diversify international portfolios and remain competitive in a shifting global environment

The session will conclude with a live Q&A, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.

Speakers

  • Ted Townsend
    International healthcare strategist with extensive experience advising hospitals on global patient markets, embassy referrals, and international expansion strategies.

  • Elizabeth Boultbee
    Former international patient leader at major London hospitals and founder of a consultancy focused on embassy and international patient programs in the UK market.

Format

  • 20 minutes of expert insight and market analysis

  • 20 minutes of moderated discussion and audience Q&A

 

Who Should Attend

  • Leaders of international patient programs

  • Business development and strategy teams

  • Hospital executives focused on global growth, diversification, and competitiveness

USCIPP Webinar: The London Market & Embassy Patients: Global Referral Trends, Competition, and Strategic Implications for U.S. Hospitals

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  • Tuesday Feb 24 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Virtual (Zoom Webinar)