ABQAURP and PlanetHospital Announce Strategic Alliance.

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) and PlanetHospital, Inc. Are Pleased to Announce a Strategic Alliance.

TAMPA -- Established in 1977, ABQAURP has evolved to become the nation's largest organization of interdisciplinary health care professionals. With Board Certification in Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM), ABQAURP remains at the forefront of health care quality on a worldwide basis. ABQAURP is the only organization with an international certification developed, administered, and evaluated through the consultation of the National Board of Medical Examiners([R])(NBME([R])).

PlanetHospital is the nation's leader in medical tourism, enabling patients to travel worldwide for affordable, high-quality health care services. PlanetHospital maintains a worldwide network that includes accredited hospitals and trained, experienced physicians, many of whom are US or UK board certified or Joint Commission International-accredited.

Together, ABQAURP and PlanetHospital will work to ensure quality health care on a worldwide basis. This alliance will create a positive solution for international physicians and hospitals looking for quality approval, enhanced credentials, and an esteemed network of physicians and health care professionals.

International physician candidates will need to be credentialed through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG([R])). Once credentials are certified and the candidate has passed the HCQM examination, the ABQAURP Diplomate will have the opportunity to participate in the PlanetHospital network of International Health Care professionals. Those health care professionals already affiliated with the PlanetHospital network will have the opportunity to be certified through ABQAURP's HCQM certification.