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The USA's first marketing campaign to attract international travelers

The MTA has been working with tourism boards, travel agents, hotels and others from all around the world. Inbound medical tourism to the U.S. is becoming more of a focus for the MTA and increasing patients and tourism revenue in their area.

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Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to sponsor the 5th World Medical & Global Healthcare Congress

With medical professionals trained in the U.S. and cosmetic treatments offered at a fraction of the cost, Taiwan is one of the world’s fastest-growing medical tourism destinations. TAITRA will be a silver sponsor at the 5th World Medical & Global Healthcare Congress.

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What does Certification in International Patient Services do for my Hospital & International Patients?

The certification provides your hospital with the knowledge in providing the best patient experience through specific processes. Having all international patients provide the hospital with a summary of their visit and information on what they liked or disliked.

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What Would Happen If Disney Ran Your Hospital?

Working with Disney and as a senior-level hospital executive, he challenges that have defined customer service in healthcare. Mr. Lee asserts that both provide an “experience,” not just a service, Disney can earn the trust and loyalty of their guests and employees.

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Is globalization responsible for ruining ethnic features and increasing plastic surgery?

Turkish television reaches bordering countries and people from the Middle East are taking measures to look like those actors. I was watching a television series on plastic surgery, one patient really caught my attention, she was a young Asian-American woman.

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The MTA Announces the Hotels Bridging Healthcare Conference

The Medical Tourism Association announces the Hotels Bridging Healthcare Conference held at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Switzerland. This event will be hosted by the University of Delaware, featuring the hotel industry, wellness and medical tourism entrepreneurship.‍

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Medical Tourism Congress Announces the 2012 Buyers of Healthcare VIP Program!

We extend a special invitation to employers, insurance companies, governments and insurance agents who send patients overseas. The MTA annual event will be integrated with the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, one of the largest US health insurance and conference.

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Preliminary List of Confirmed Speakers - 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress

The 5th Annual WMT & GHC is pleased to announce the list of preliminary speakers at the conference held on the beach in Miami. The MTA is proud to welcome keynote speakers who will share their expertise and insights about cutting edge business practices.

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I want to be involved in the medical tourism industry, but where do I start?

Companies new to the industry are just looking to get more information and do some networking. At the office we receive several calls a month from people wanting to work in medical tourism but have no idea where to start.

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Hotel Industry Leaders Come Together for Conference Next Week in Miami, FL

The Medical Tourism Association is proud to support the HOLA conference to be held May 8th-10th in Miami, Florida, USA. This conference will give the MTA the chance to educate the hospitality industry about the opportunities in the medical tourism industry.

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Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS)- May 7th-8th - Miami, Florida.

The Medical Tourism Association is excited to participate in the upcoming Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS). The opportunity in the Caribbean is growing therefore CHRIS is inviting owners, lenders, developers, hotel chain/management company.

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The 5th World Medical Tourism Congress invites employers, insurance companies, governments and insurance agents

The MTA invites employers, insurance companies, governments, employers and insurance agents who send patients overseas. Interested in being a part of exclusive VIP Buyer Program and obtain a free pass to the 5th Word Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress.

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The Medical Tourism Association supports HOLA Conference in Miami - May 8-10

The MTA will participate as supporter of the Hotel Opportunities Latin America Summit (HOLA) during May 8-10 in Miami.‍ In the hotel & hospitality industry it all comes down to the guests’ overall experience.

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Patient Experience at the Crux of Healthcare Service Sustainability

Patient experience is based in part upon the quality of the services, good medical outcomes and good value for the patient. Value proposition and delivery must be completely to their satisfaction.

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Caribbean Medical Tourism Industry to be scrutinized

The Caribbean's health tourism industry in the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica and other countries may soon come under foreign scrutiny. It's when some Canadian researchers begin studying study the facilities and quality of service being provided to patients.

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Could This Make Us Another Step Closer to Curing Cancer?

A new study funded by Cancer Research UK found that breast cells could be categorized in about 10 different types of diseases.‍ Depending whether the cells mutated, became inactive or became overactive, a different treatment would be recommended.‍

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Patient awareness crisis- What can be done?

Patient awareness is not a topic discussed as often as it should be and what can people in the industry do to solve this? In almost every case where I have personally talked to someone I know about this industry they have never heard of it.

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The 5th German-Arab Health Forum is Beginning April 25, 2012

On April 25th and 26th, 2012 the 5th German-Arab Health Forum will be held at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski in Munich. The Health sector in the Arab World is changing by high population growth, increasing life expectancy and a massive investment.

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Has your country conducted a feasibility study?

Many countries are taking an active role in developing themselves as medical tourism destinations. Lithuania is setting up a healthcare cluster through the support of the Ministry of Economy and Enterprise Lithuania, the export organization for the country.

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International Healthcare Research Center Launched

Research and actionable intelligence is at the core, no industry players can make informed or intelligent decisions without it. Without it, there is no transparency and no one knows what is really happening in international healthcare.