Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Mayo Clinic continues to expand its global footprint.

One of the largest hospitals in India is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. AIG Hospitals has announced it has joined the network, which provides member healthcare providers with access to the Mayo Clinic's expertise and resources.

"We at AIG Hospitals are passionate about bringing world-class medical expertise, innovation and technology to India for the benefit of our communities," says D. Nageshwar Reddy, M.D., chairman and managing director, AIG Hospitals. "Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic is a giant leap forward in empowering our patients and physicians to access international clinical expertise and cutting-edge medical knowledge for superior clinical outcomes."

AIG Hospitals has 800 beds and provides care to about 600,000 patients annually. It is the 9th Medical Center outside the United States to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

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