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News Reporting and Medical Travel Tourist
First hand interview with patient traveling to Costa Rica for colonoscopy and dental treatment. Education on cost comparisons, experiences and overall impression of his trip Continue reading
Medical Tourism: A New Role for Nursing?
Medical tourists believe that for a considerably lower cost and with a shorter waiting period they can obtain treatment that is equal to, if not even better than what they would receive at home Continue reading
Posted in Legal Issues, Travel for Medical, US Healthcare
Tagged consumers, facilitators, Nurses
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Companies are testing the waters with medical tourism and here is a patient that took the plunge!
Employee takes their company’s offer to choose surgery overseas. Cost saving was there but their experience offers a whole new light on medical tourism. Why not choose superior medical treatment that offers individualized attention and amazing results at an affordable price for both the patient and companion! Continue reading
CDC Offers Medical Tourism Statistics and Review
Things to know when you travel abroad for medical procedures and how the US healthcare system has greatly impacted this unique option for quality and affordable healthcare options Continue reading
Posted in Travel for Medical, US Healthcare
Tagged CDC, heathcare statistics, medical tourism, US healthcare
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Medical Tourism Research and Survey Report
Defining Medical Tourism of the past, present and the future. Looking at trends, destinations, decisions to travel for medical purposes, concerns for consumers and a look at facilitators. For more information, please contact Medcentrek for information. Continue reading
Posted in Travel for Medical, US Healthcare
Tagged consumers, destinations, Dr Prem Jagyasi, facilitators, healthcare, india, medical tourism, singapore, thailand, trends, US
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Travel Provides Savings
US health care costs are rising and individuals and their families are having to make serious decisions on the future of their health and wellbeing. Should patient(s) have to wait to have a serious surgery or go broke trying to pay for it? The answer is not simple but there are options. Determine how serious the procedure is and how you will be paying for it? Research your physicians and facilities. Often one facility can offer better pricing than the last. They want your business, they may offer you a deal. Also, if you need serious cost reductions, going abroad for medical procedures is an option. But, don’t blindly seek out physicians to get procedures performed outside the country without doing your research. Understand that different countries have varied laws with regards to legal responsibilities. What type of certifications do the physicians and facilities have? Where did the physician(s) train? Do they specialize in the procedure you are seeking? These are only just a few questions you should consider. More soon regarding where to go for information and assistance when looking into medical travel abroad. For more information, please refer to http://www.medcentrek.com, or email at info@medcentrek.com Continue reading
Posted in Travel for Medical, US Healthcare
Tagged healthcare, medical travel, Surgery, surgery savings, US medical
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Medical Tourism: Global Competition in Health Care | Publications | National Center for Policy Analysis | NCPA
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Posted in Travel for Medical, US Healthcare
Tagged Global Healthcare, health costs, medical survey, medical tourism, Surgery, US Policy
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Side Effects: Medicaid Reimbursement Crisis Hits Texas | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
Side Effects: Medicaid Reimbursement Crisis Hits Texas | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News..
Posted in US Healthcare
Tagged healthcare crisis, Medicaid, medical reimbursement, Texas Health
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Will Healthcare Insurers Support Travel Outside the US for Medical Care?
With US healthcare cost skyrocketing, more insurance companies are offering individuals and employer plans with the option to travel overseas for medical procedures. Continue reading