The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Program (PADI), developed by the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR), was cited by Newsweek magazine, in partnership with Statista, as one of the certifications considered in the methodology of the "Best Private Hospitals in Latin America 2025" ranking.
The ranking focuses on private hospitals that excel in performing orthopedic and cataract surgeries, recognizing institutions that demonstrate high performance in clinically relevant surgical procedures. Rigorous criteria were adopted for this selection, combining... Recommendations from medical professionals, analysis of internationally recognized accreditations and certifications, and indicators related to quality of care.
In this context, the inclusion of PADI among the certifications considered represents an institutional honor for CBR and reinforces the relevance of diagnostic imaging as a structuring element of hospital excellence. Being mentioned in a methodology developed by an international publication of Newsweek's stature validates the program's technical soundness and its alignment with global best practices in quality and safety in healthcare.
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Among the hospitals recognized in the ranking, Hospital Sírio-Libanês and Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein are accredited by PADI, demonstrating these institutions' adherence to high standards of quality in diagnostic imaging. It is also noteworthy that Hospital Sírio-Libanês was the first hospital accredited by PADI, since 2016, a historic milestone that reinforces the program's trajectory and maturity in the high-complexity hospital environment.
The article emphasizes that surgical excellence depends on well-structured care processes, in which the accurate and reliable diagnosis plays a fundamental role. Especially in orthopedic surgeriesDiagnostic imaging exams are indispensable for proper surgical indication, procedure planning, and postoperative follow-up. X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs support safer clinical decisions, contribute to the reduction of complications, and directly impact surgical outcomes and patient safety.
It is in this context that accreditation in diagnostic imaging takes center stage. PADI systematically evaluates the quality of diagnostic processes, considering aspects such as protocols, quality control, safety, traceability, and integration of diagnosis into the care journey. These elements are essential for hospitals that perform complex surgical procedures and seek high standards of excellence in care.
It is important to highlight that PADI is not limited to the accreditation of exclusive diagnostic imaging centers. The program also accredits hospitals and clinics that perform diagnostic imaging exams, recognizing the importance of these services within broad and integrated healthcare structures. This approach reinforces the understanding that diagnostic imaging is a cross-cutting pillar of healthcare.
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Being cited as a benchmark certification by Newsweek reaffirms PADI's role in improving the quality of care, contributing to safer clinical decisions, better surgical outcomes, and greater confidence in patient care.
For the CBR, this international recognition strengthens the program's purpose and demonstrates that there is no hospital excellence without quality diagnostic imaging.