Leadership Selection: Choosing and directing executive leaders of the managed hospital Training: Comprehensive, in-depth training programs conducted at Methodist facilities in Houston Operation: Using predetermined business and quality objectives to run the facility to international standards Oversight: Continuous monitoring and improvement of facility operations In hospital management, we provide comprehensive management services for developing, commissioning and operating hospital facilities. While these engagements are very involved and require successful adaptation to global, regional and cultural environments, they generally entail: Hospital Management

Knowledge Transfer: Unique privileges and up-to-date access to The Methodist Hospital’s administrative and clinical knowledge, operating standards, expertise, and measures Benchmarking: Access to information including key operating statistics and performance measures; connected to a global initiative based on quality, patient safety and performance Local and Regional Differentiation: Enabling affi liates to provide best-in-market medicine and demonstrate superior operating effi ciency and clinical outcomes to competing institutions Brand Differentiation: Access to The Methodist Hospital’s marketing expertise, and assistance with marketing and business development Through affi liation, we aim to build a global network of exceptional hospitals in key regions of the world that will demonstrate unparalleled quality and performance. This network will become the model and benchmark for local, international and global hospitals. Objectives and strategic plans across the network are defi ned and executed through mutual organization and executive collaboration. The privileges and benefi ts of a Methodist International affi liation include: Affiliation Guiding health care toward a consistent level of excellence