The growth of the industry and mounting consumer demand for international healthcare solutions and medical tourism professionals. Many factors influence medical tourism at both a macro and micro level, it is difficult to work in the industry.
Patients come from a wide range of geographic regions, ethnicities, and socio-economic conditions and travel for various medications. By looking at the drivers of growth, as well as a snapshot of the industry, we can predict future trends for the industry.
We all have been to boring conferences taking place across the world where the speakers trying to sell products you don't need. But the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress (WMTC), at LA Convention Center from October 2 -4, 2017 is different.
Negotiating directly with businesses, hospitals receive a steady stream of patients and that reflects the future of the industry. Employers receive high-quality medical care at a very low cost.
Cancer is like a crisis in the U.S. in terms of prevalence and cost and is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. According to a study, the cost of treatment with a newer cancer medication may reach over $100,000 per year for each patient.
Studies conducted in the aftermath of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, the researchers concluded that there are three categories. Better compliance with International Health Regulations, Reforming the World Health Organization and improving research and knowledge sharing.
Healthcare providers are operating in a multicultural environment characterized by interactions with patients having different values. This reality across providers can lead to challenges in providing culturally competent and respectful care.
Precision medicine is an approach to treatment which utilizes genetic variables to tailor treatment to a specific patient. Precision medicine recently received a stamp of approval from the U.S. government which approved the 21st Century Cures Act.
29% of Americans consider traveling abroad for medical procedures like bypass surgery, hip or knee replacement, plastic surgery. If you’re considering having surgery overseas, here’s what you need to know before you make up your mind.
Western Union Business Solutions allows medical facilities to provide patients with access to a simple, reliable solution. For medical facilities, this can also provide cost savings, streamlining of processes, transparency, and the ability to provide funds.
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Amy BairOur annual congress pulls in over 2,000 attendees every year and this year we’re already getting to standing room only capacity. Every year we hand out thousands of our flagship print publication that features topics on the industry, trends, case studies.
Turkish medical professionals to go abroad, gain new clinical experience at well-known hospitals mostly in the U.S. and Western Europe. These unique surgical methods enable a better healing process and improved outcomes and results, especially in children.
Art is simple perfection in the execution of everyday activities – the essence of which is, presented as a humble offering. Service and duties are undertaken with a grace born from a shared understanding that the God’s demand nothing less than mindfulness.
A sand bath is natural therapy, mainly used as an analgesic treatment for chronic rheumatism and neuromuscular pain. The history dates back to the Pharaohs and the ancient Greeks who used it to treat the pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The most important thing for me to get across to people regarding international patients having experience for international patients. From the moment that individual calls you on the phone, or texts you, that is someone you need to be working with!
Many ask like- Is medical tourism safe? The answer depends on how well prepared medical tourists are and the facilities they opt for. Medical tourism can be very safe, cost-effective and provide comparable care to hospitals in the United States.
Some people have a fear of flying and it's nothing to be ashamed of, all you need is to set your mind right before and during the flight. Know that this stress, fear and anxiety are all in your head, so you need to make your mind understand.
When the WHO neglected to move forward with its plan to eliminate a tropical disease reappeared several years later with a vengeance. Sleeping sickness is a deadly tropical disease that occurs in sub-Saharan Africa countries with minimal healthcare systems.
Medical crowdfunding websites are flourishing particularly in countries with limited or nonexistent universal healthcare systems. Crowdfunding websites allow individuals to post public requests for money for reasons such as travel plans educational cost.
A virus that seems to have the occasional outbreak in the United States is measles which is caused by the Rubeola virus. It is spread by air droplets and is very contagious, there is a vaccine available for measles that helps prevent future sickness.
