Medical Tourism
Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey – Pat Conroy
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Medical Tourism Gets a Facelift... and Perhaps a Pacemaker
Medical Tourism is not a new phenomenon, but it is taking on a completely different persona to what was earlier envisaged. Many healthcare systems – in the U.S., U.K. and Germany – are undergoing significant challenges: waiting lists, shifting priorities for healthcare, tightened eligibility criteria, etc. Today, with the globalization of information and the empowerment of the consumer, medical tourism involves individuals acting as a consumer, making their own decisions regarding their health needs, deciphering how they can best be treated, and then finding the most appropriate provider.
Conversely, many countries across the world are getting more competitive and developing their…
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'Medical tourists’ are travelling the world in search of the elixir of life
There have always been charlatans offering a cure for ageing, and cheap travel and lax laws have made it even easier for them
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A Family Adventure in Medical Tourism
It is hard to recommend taking a 19-hour flight with a toddler to get a root canal with a straight face. But after going on just such a mission in December, I will aim to get all future dental work done in Thailand.
A lack of insurance is leading more Americans to have weight loss surgery in Mexico
Although the exact number of Americans who leave the US for health care is unknown, medical tourism is rising in popularity. The research paper “Medical Tourists: Incoming and Outgoing,” published in the American Journal of Medicine in July, estimated that 1.4 million Americans sought health care in foreign countries in 2017 and predicted that number will rise by 25 percent this year. Along with dentistry, cosmetic surgery, cardiac treatment, and IVF, weight loss surgery is one of the top reasons Americans partake in medical tourism. And Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for such trips.
Five Ways to be a Savvy Medical Tourist and Enjoy a Vacation
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not in the business of giving medical advice. I can’t say if traveling abroad for dental work — or a hip replacement or open-heart surgery — is wise, safe or worthwhile for you. Only your dentist or doctor can and, unfortunately for my bank account, I’m neither.
Maternity tourism raids target California operations catering to Chinese
iaoyan Zhang made it clear that she had one objective for traveling to the U.S. from China — to give birth so her child would automatically be an American citizen.
Medical Tourism
ABC News anchor Ryan Owens interviews "Beauty from Afar" author Jeff Schult in a special report on Medical Tourism.
Medical Tourism - Have You Decided?
Are you still undecided about getting that medical procedure done outside the country instead of back home? Esmeralda's experience may help you!
Medical Tourism - What about Mexico?
Thinking about going to Mexico to get your health care? Definitely, a lot of Canadians and Americans do. But make sure you know the players and the rules.
Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare - Where Are You Going?
Medical tourism is primarily driven by lower health care costs and facilities and health care professionals that are comparable to back home. The added benefit is you get to travel but are you getting your money's worth?
Medical Tourism: Overseas and Under the Knife
Over the past decade, medical tourism has become big business, complete with packages, resort-like accommodations, and travel agents. There are now 100 or more specialty companies, like PlanetHospital, 360 Global Health, and MedVoy, that pair patients with overseas surgeons and hospitals, charging them a percentage of the overall procedure costs.
Thailand’s Booming Medical Tourism Market Bolsters Rebounding Economy
hile Thailand has legitimate medical services for people with real needs, it’s vanity that it’s betting on the most. Recent deaths on the plastic surgeon’s table and one of the most ham-fisted tourism promotions — also plastic surgery related — hasn’t swayed the desperate.
The Coming Boom In Health Tourism
Health tourism is more encompassing. Aside from medical tourism, it refers to people traveling to other countries for preventive and rehabilitative care. In fact, all forms of proactive and reactive healthcare including wellness initiatives are part of health tourism.
The Dangerous Practice of Seeking Medical Treatments Abroad
Over a million Americans will seek medical treatment outside of the United States this year, but "medical tourism" is not without serious risks.
Why Medical Tourism Is Drawing Patients, Even in a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated medical tourism, but pent-up demand remains for affordable treatment in foreign lands.
Why People Are Traveling For Stem Cell Treatment
Stem Cells are still a controversial topic in many countries and while research is being conducted, people who might benefit from the treatments may not be able to locate a qualified provider. Why travel so far just for stem cell treatment? Well….
Resources
International Medical Travel Journal
IMTJ is the world's leading journal for the medical travel industry.
Medical Tourism Magazine
The Medical Tourism Magazine is a monthly Medical Tourism industry magazine in both print and electronic versions. The Medical Tourism Magazine is free for subscribers in both print and electronic versions. The Medical Tourism Magazine will address important issues affecting the Medical Tourism industry and have a primary focus on the quality of healthcare available at leading international hospitals.
Medical Tourism News
EIN News is the world's leading international online news monitoring service.
