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Destination Spotlight

FAM Trip to Chihuahua Mexico~ The Lady of the Desert

Chihuahua has the support, infrastructure and dedication to become one of the top Medical Tourism Destinations of Latin America. From the Cima Hospital to the Oncology Center to Copper Canyon, the entire experience was excellent.

Editorial

Medellín ~ The Spirit of Latin America

The Medical Tourism Association hosted a Familiarization Tour to the everlasting place of spring time, Medellín, Colombia. Nine medical tourism facilitators, insurance companies and agents from the United States, Canada and the Caribbean explored.

Destination Spotlight

An Interview with Brad Cook Hospital Clinica Biblica By Sarah Martin

Hospital Clinica Biblica is one of the most well known hospitals in Latin America. Brad Cook is one of the major reasons why the hospital has been receiving the lion’s share of international patients to Costa Rica.

Industry News

Health Tourism Magazine Releases Issue 5

The Medical Tourism Association officially releases Issue 5 of our leading onlineHealth Tourism Magazine.‍ The issue features special articles such as Medical Tourism Comes to Macau~ World’s Largest Integrative One-Stop Wellness Center.

Industry News

Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Announced for April 13-16th, 2010

The Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea will take place April, 13-16th, 2010 in Seoul as a joint initiative between the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Korea Health Industry Development Institute.

Destination Spotlight

The Middle Eastern Patient

The Middle East has unique dual position in the Medical Tourism Industry. On one hand the regions well-developed hospitals are preparing to capture the international market for elective procedures on the other international healthcare organizations.

Destination Spotlight

Medical Tourism from U.S. to Border Region of Mexico ~ Current Status and Future Prospects

Medical tourism is an increasingly popular trend that has expanded over the border region of Mexico and the U.S. The economic situation in the U.S. has left a large number of Americans without health insurance and unable to pay for expensive surgeries.

Editorial

JCI Accredited Latin American Hospitals ~ Committed to Reduce American Healthcare Costs

The American people are now debating on a very big issue: Obama’s Health Care Reform. Everyone is aware that American healthcare costs have increased unbelievably at an average level of 16.5% of the United States’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Accreditation & Certification

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations are not uncommon on an international scale prominent U.S. hospitals such as John Hopkins are affiliated with hospitals. But according to a presentation given by Rosanna Moreno of Memorial Hermann- Texas Medical Center.

Destination Spotlight

Healthcare Clusters ~ Building Medical Tourism Communities

As a young and developing industry niche, medical tourism is constantly in the process of being shaped by those involved in it. Each of their countries share, a development which has effectively increased medical tourism and the efficiency.

Destination Spotlight

Creating a Medical Hub in the Caribbean

Already a booming tourist spot, the Caribbean is suited to meeting the needs of travelers. We can and do bring you the best in American medicine, where it is better in the Bahamas, Dr. Brown said. We’re only some 48 miles off the coast of Florida.

Destination Spotlight

Guatemala ~ The Land of Eternal Spring

The country of Guatemala is full of diversity, beauty, culture and attractive health and wellness treatments available to the international patient. With its central location, Guatemala is an up and coming destination with state of the art technology.

Editorial

A Message from the Board

According to a number of management consulting firms and think tanks, the rapid and evolving industry niche of medical tourism has emerged as one of the ten most significant trends of our times in healthcare and medical services.

Destination Spotlight

An Interview with Joe Ledesma and Cynthia Carrion ~ Champions of Philippine Health and Wellness

Addressing the technical skill and capacity of the Philippines, Ledesma spoke to the international standards of Philippine health care. The medical center has quadrupled in size and has become widely regarded as one of the top medical facilities in the nation.

Economics & Investments

Setting Yourself Apart in the Exhibit Hall

Exhibiting your company or industry at a conference is your chance to market your brand and tell thousands what you’re all about. Learn how to avoid common mistakes some make and learn the tips to succeed at these events.

Accreditation & Certification

Converting International Patient Inquiries @ 10% ~ Part 2

We complete the patient inquiry process, by picking up the phone and following through on our service offering.‍ We also covered how to effectively execute the initial response to inbound patient inquiries.

Industry News

5% tax on Plastic Surgery

Report came out today, that the House Bill creates 5% tax on Plastic Surgery! This will increase the number of Americans traveling.

Industry News

Oct 26th - Pre-Congress Workshop night cocktail reception

Don’t miss the cocktail reception on Monday night, right after the networking cocktail reception. This will be the biggest networking reception of the year between insurance companies, employers, facilitators, hospitals and healthcare providers.

Industry News

Humana announced as co-sponsor of Networking Gala Reception during the Workshop night at the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress on October 25th

Humana will be the Co-Sponsor of the Networking Gala Cocktail Reception that takes place October. The networking reception will feature up to 1,500 delegates from both the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress and the Voluntary Benefits.

Healthcare Reform - Legal & Policy

The MBA for Health & Medical Tourism/Cross-Border Healthcare

Medical Tourism is a rapidly growing global market sector in which patients travel to neighboring and even distant countries to receive medical treatment. Cross-border healthcare refers to a similar phenomenon within the European healthcare market.