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Can a doctor put economics first? Possible challenge for the new World Bank president

The United States loves to invest in public health, says Todd Moss, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development. Experts say that Kim may not be able to bring them back to health since the World Bank's agenda is set by 187 shareholder countries.

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Health Tourism: Social Welfare Through International Trade

It is great to hear about how medical tourism is not just making a small number of people rich. It is in fact helping the local population and sick people in need of affordable healthcare.

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What is Medical Tourism and what is not?

Medical tourism means consumers traveling across international borders with the intention of receiving some medical treatment. Cosmetic surgery for aesthetic reasons would not be considered health tourism.‍

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MTA reports back from Medical Tourism Conference Jordan

The Medical Tourism Association is reporting back from the International Medical Tourism Wellness & Spa Congress in Jordan. Presentation on the patient experience and seeing the international patient services center through the eyes of the international patient.

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Minimal Scar Hair Transplantation

Many people are interested in minimal scar procedures from tummy tucks to breast augmentation, but how about hair restoration? Hair transplantation could be a great option as a medical tourism procedure because the recovery time is very minimal.

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Overdosing on caffeine is a problem

She took 24 ounces of caffeine, have a common heart condition called mitral valve prolapsed, typically doesn't cause any problems. Even with this condition the official cause of death documented was cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine toxicity.‍

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Branding a Medical Tourism Destination

Dr. Marc Fetscherin holds expertise in International Marketing with a focus on branding, global brand management, corporate branding. Place Brand Personality affects tourism, migration and investment towards cities e.g., Orlando or states e.g., Florida.

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The 5th German-Arab Health Forum in Munich, Germany is fast approaching!

The Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Public Health is hosting this Forum on April 25th-26th at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski.‍

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Medical Director Summit will address the challenges of treating local and international patients

Medical Directors from top hospitals and insurance companies around the world will have the opportunity to discuss their programs. International insurance issues, consumer engagement, quality of healthcare and accreditation are the areas that will be discussed.

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Jordan's Medical Tourism Congress starts this Sunday, March 18th!

Renee-Marie Stephano and Jonathan Edelheit went to share their expert advice at the International Medical Tourism Wellness & Spa Congress. Stephano will be giving one of the keynote presentations at the start of the event, and later that day Mr. Edelheit will be part of a panel discussion.

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The Niche of Health and Wellness Tourism in Luxury Cruising

President Renee-Marie Stephano will be speaking on this topic today at the Cruise Shipping Miami conference, in Miami, FL.‍ aThese experts in the industry will discuss the opportunity to expand the health and wellness options on a cruise ship.

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Your chance to avoid annoying security measures in the airport

TSA Pre is an expedited screening initiative that allow you to keep your shoes, belts and jackets on and leave your products. TSA is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. air carriers as part of this pre-flight screening initiative.

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A Medical Treatment Overseas Program in Australia

A story about a five-year-old girl from Australia that travels to Florida to receive Proton Beam Therapy for a brain tumor. The program provides financial assistance for Australians with a life-threatening medical condition to receive proven life saving medical treatment.

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Speakers Announced for Jordan Medical Tourism Congress #IMTCJO -March 2012

The Congress will bring together internationally acclaimed expert speakers in the field of medical tourism, health care, hospitality. The Private Hospital Association of Jordan in collaboration with the Medical Tourism AssociationTM will take part in developing topics.

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The MTA travels to Lithuania to lend a hand

President of the MTA, Renée-Marie Stephano, is in Lithuania this week to speak at the International Conference for Medical Tourism. Back in October at the WMT & GHC, the MTA and The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania signed an agreement.

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Developing an International Patient Center is now on iTunes!

Are you developing an International Patient Department or need to re-evaluate how you handle international patients?‍ This book provides a fresh approach to getting your global patent program underway, developing patient protocols and case management.

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75% of Americans on the road to obesity

Cost of healthcare is what everyone everywhere is talking about, trying to figure out the best structure for healthcare. A recent study by the OECD shows that the country's healthcare status can actually have a huge impact on rising costs.‍

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Interview with the Arab German Insurance Co. - Platinum Sponsor at #IMTCJO

Interview with the Arab German Insurance Co. Ltd- Platinum Sponsor for Jordan's International Medical Tourism, Wellness & Spa Congress. The Arab German Insurance Co. Ltd provides both General Insurance which covers the Commercial and Industrial sector.

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Hotels cater to the traveling patient

Patients traveling to a country for treatment benefit the health care industry, have a significant hand in boosting the economy. Patients and their companions need somewhere to stay and dine before and after the procedure.‍

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Las Vegas : unknown healthcare potential

Known for gambling and wild weekend getaways, Las Vegas also has great potential when it comes to healthcare and medical tourism. Las Vegas actually has several great healthcare facilities, the issue is, it is simply not what they are known for.