A unified international standard of quality and safety in Athens and Thessaloniki
Athens Medical Group has reached a historic milestone, reinforcing its position as a point of reference for quality and safety in healthcare services.
Following the accreditation of the European Interbalkan Medical Center in early 2026 -the first hospital in Northern Greece to receive this international recognition- the Athens Medical Center has also received the Gold Seal of Approval® from the international organization Joint Commission International (JCI), thus making Athens Medical Group the first healthcare group in Greece to have two JCI-accredited hospitals.
The integration of both hospitals in the network of JCI-accredited organizations, confirms the Group’s strategic commitment to operate in accordance with the highest international standards of quality and safety, ensuring a consistent level of care, regardless of geographic location.
JCI accreditation is the result of an extensive, independent, and multi-layered evaluation based on 1,100 measurable criteria covering every aspect of a modern hospital’s operations: from patient safety and surgical care to medication management, infection prevention, and the systematic training of human resources.
For the patients and partners of Athens Medical Group, this accreditation translates into evidence-based clinical practices, systematic quality controls, and high levels of safety at every stage of care, further strengthening the Group’s operational consistency and international credibility.
Dr. Vassili G. Apostolopoulos, Chairman of Athens Medical Group, commented: “Athens Medical Group is now the first healthcare group in Greece, and one of the few groups in Europe, to have two JCI-accredited hospitals. This achievement is not merely a distinction, but tangible proof of organizational maturity, consistency, and investment in excellence. Our decision to adopt the strictest global standards is not circumstantial; it is strategic. Our goal is to ensure that all patients, whether in Athens or Thessaloniki, enjoy the same top level of safety, transparency, and evidence-based care, fully aligned with the practices of leading hospitals worldwide.
About Joint Commission International (JCI)
Joint Commission International (JCI) was founded in 1997 and is a non-profit organization as well as a subsidiary of The Joint Commission, the leading hospital accreditation body in the United States. Through its international accreditation and quality improvement programs, it supports healthcare organizations in more than 100 countries. JCI standards have been developed in collaboration with international healthcare experts, service providers, and patient representatives. They are based on international scientific literature and serve as a framework for measuring, assessing, and continuously improving the quality and safety of healthcare organizations.