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India's Efforts to Capitalize on Wellness Tourism

India has taken notice of the constant increase of foreign tourists since 2009 with 5.17 million and 2011 with 6.29 million. The Indian Government is noticing the increase in wellness/medical tourists to India, and has decided to invest in medical/wellness tourism.

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Opportunites for Strategic Collaboration at the 5th World Medical Tourism Congress (South Florida, October 24-26th)

Collaboration and cooperation between health care industry stakeholders is a necessary strategic step. Medical tourism provides creative and effective opportunities in times of healthcare reform for interconnected industries such as voluntary benefits, self-funding.

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Kerry Weinger Advises How to Enable Employee Mobility

With over 30 years of international experience, Kerry Weinger advises multinational employers on the tax, social security. He advises employers and management in a variety of international human resources matters such as implementing global stock plans.

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Holy Cross to sponsor the 5th World Medical Tourism Congress (South Florida-October 24-26)

The 5th World Medical Tourism Congress is proud to announce Holy Cross as one of the sponsors of the Medical Tourism Congress. A non-profit Holy Cross Hospital has provided our community with innovative, compassionate healthcare for over 55 years.

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Almater Hospital :: Silver Sponsor at the 5th World Medical Tourism Congress (South Florida-Oct 24-26)

The Medical Tourism Congress is proud to announce Almater Hospital as a silver sponsor of the largest educational and networking platform. After a long chain of efforts and a significant learning process, today Almater Hospital has made its dream come true.

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New White Paper on Legal Barriers to Implementing Medical Tourism into Workers' Compensation

The Medical Tourism Association released this white paper which presents evidence indicating employers and insurance companies. The white paper concludes that the globalization of healthcare will remove all barriers to providing the best care possible.

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World Medical Tourism Congress Takes on a New Look for Florida Congress

The new website customizes the experience for every industry player by offering a navigation path to their area of expertise. Navigators of the site can find their industry specific benefits to attend the annual congress, the most updated agenda.

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You Could Attend the Medical Tourism Congress for FREE | Apply Today!

We would like to extend a special invitation to employers, insurance companies, government officials, facilitators, insurance agents. This event is the largest international networking and educational platform in the world where you will meet the decision makers.

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Improve the Healthcare Experience - Love Your Patients

Presented by the author of the book, the session Love Your Patients: Improving Patient Satisfaction with Essential Behaviors. It will focus on the importance of love in healthcare as it is comprised of compassion, respect and humility.

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Jeffrey Chen Explains How to Manage a Benefit Program with the Challenges and Trends in China

Aging population, funding of social security, tax treatment, rising labor cost are all challenges of the benefit market in China. In a changing society, to design and manage a benefit program can be a very challenging task.

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Carolyn Nye Emphasizes the Importance of Personalized Marketing

Carolyn Nye will lead the session Persuading Through Caring: Connecting with Patients on a Personal Level. She will be explaining the magnitude of Triggers & Targeting marketing to receive the best outcomes and genuine interest from prospective clients.‍

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Top Doctors To Present At 5th World Medical Tourism Congress

The MTA is pleased to announce Dr. Alejandro Badia will participate in a discussion covering sports medicine in medical tourism. Joining Dr. Badia on the panel will be one of Eourope’s leading back specialist and medical Director of The Jagerwinkel Clinic Dr. Martin Marionowicz.

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Learn How to Persuade Through Caring, Empathy and Emotion from Kate O'Neill

Kate O'Neill, Founder and Creator of meta marketer will lead the session Persuading Through Caring: Connecting with Patients on a Personal Level. She will be explaining the importance of creating a relationship with the patient/customer so they can have good faith in your services or products.

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Eisenhower Medical Center To Exhibit At World Medical Tourism Congress

The MTA is pleased to announce that Eisenhower Medical Center will participate at The 5th WMT and Global Healthcare Congress. This institution, designated an accredited teaching hospital, provides the highest quality health care for residents and visitors.

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Lufthansa to exhibit at the 5th World Medical Tourism Congress

We are proud to announce Lufthansa as one of the exhibitors of the 5th WMTC which will take place on the beach in Florida. Lufthansa’s network is ideal for connecting patients to and from the United States, India, Turkey, Middle East and Europe.

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Learn About the Benefits in the Andean, Central American and Caribbean (AnCeCa) from Robert DiCianni

Robert DiCianni will be leading the session Benefits in the AnCeCa Region at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. He is responsible for driving growth in the corporation through the design and implementation of strategies and policies.

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Dr. Paata Ratiani Educates How to Understand the Russian Speaking Patient

A pioneer in medical tourism in Georgia Dr. Ratiani works in Berlin providing consultation regarding the Russian consumer markets. He has been successful in the last seven years developing medical tourism and is one of the most advanced medical tourism player in Eastern Europe.

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Case Study of Medical Tourism Implemented into an Employer Healthcare Plan

By allowing employees to travel to other hospitals within the country and outside, employers can achieve affordable surgery. People speculate about how and why employers implement medical tourism programs, but the best way to understand is by listening to the employer explain it himself.

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Dr. Mona Khanna Leads the Medical Tourism Media & Press Training Workshop

P. Mona Khanna is a triple board-certified physician and Emmy award-winning medical journalist serves as the Medical Contributor. After completing three medical specialty residencies, she worked her way up as a medical reporter.

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Breckon Jones - Keynote Speaker for the World Medical Tourism Congress & the Global Benefits Conference

American Express Healthy Living & Wider Benefits Program has won several European and International awards. The MTA is elated to announce that Breckon Jones will be a keynote speaker at the 5th World Medical Tourism Congress.