American Hospital of Paris

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American Hospital of Paris

The American Hospital of Paris, founded in 1906, located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, is a private, not-for-profit institution that is considered agréé/non-conventionné under the French system of healthcare. It has 187 surgical, medical, and obstetric beds.

The Hospital has an extensive Ancillary Services Department, equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment material. The Outpatient Consultation Department's 150 physicians cover every major medical and surgical specialty. The Emergency Department's experienced emergency care physicians provide immediate care to patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The medical staff includes over 500 physicians and surgeons. These private practitioners are credentialed by the Hospital through a thorough and strict selection process that confirms their competency and experience.

The American Hospital of Paris is the only civilian hospital in Europe accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The JCAHO is an independent organization that accredits the best hospitals in the United States. The American Hospital of Paris is accredited in France by the Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS).

Recognized as an institution of public benefit, the American Hospital of Paris receives no government subsidies from either France or the United States. Instead, the hospital relies on the generosity of its private and corporate donors from all nations.

External links

• American Hospital of Paris
• American Hospital of Paris Foundation

Coordinates: 48°53′34″N 2°16′21″E / 48.8929°N 2.2725°E / 48.8929; 2.2725

Charles Glass, Americans in Paris: Life and Death Under Nazi Occupation, Harper Collins, U.K. ISBN 978-0-00-722853-9