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Accreditation & Certification

HCAC ~ A True Success Story

Over the last few decades the healthcare sector in Jordan has become a key engine of economic growth. It has developed to position Jordan as a pioneer of healthcare sector has also progressed to place Jordan as a medical tourism hub in the region.

Destination Spotlight

A Long Trip ~ University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

The recommendation of the American heart specialists was made accordingly, the medical situation was special. Along with the mitral valve defect that needed to be repaired, the patient had a few complications that dramatically increased.

Economics & Investments

The Essentials of Public-Private Partnerships for an Owner

Public-Private Partnerships are a popular topic in healthcare today when it comes to developing and delivering large scale projects. The basic definition for a PPP is a relationship between the public and private sector to facilitate the application of private sector expertise and resources to the delivery of public services.

Industry News

Malaysia Medical Tourism Fam Trip

The Medical Tourism Association is currently organizing a FAM Trip to Malaysia. This week several Medical Tourism Faciltiator companies, press and others are in Kuala Lumpur and then Penang to do site tours of Malaysia’s top hospitals.

Industry News

MTA Exhibited at US Healthcare Conference

The Medical Tourism Association exhibited at a large US healthcare conference this week in Atlanta to highlight medical tourism to employers and insurance companies and to promote its MTA members.

Industry News

World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces the Pre-Conference After Care and Continuation of Care Workshop

This workshop will cover what patients need in the form of after care and continuation of care. It will cover protocols and processes that need to be in place for after care, rehabilitation and physician follow up.

Economics & Investments

Medical Tourism ~ An Economic Boost to the United States

Medical tourism represents an opportunity for U.S. hospitals to diversify revenue – usually hospitals with dedicated international centers generate five to ten percent of total revenue from international patients.

Destination Spotlight

MD Anderson ~ Making Cancer History

M. D. Anderson is one of the largest, most-respected centers in the world devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention and has been working to eliminate cancer for more than sixty years.

Destination Spotlight

Pana-Health ~ Bridging Overseas Health and Medical Care

The data about Medical Tourism shows it is already taking off, with projections that it will skyrocket even more in the next decade. Over 50 countries have already identified medical tourism as a national industry.

Editorial

Coming to America ~ What Medical Tourists Need to Know

When most people think of “medical tourism”, they think of U.S. or European patients seeking health care services in Asia. The high cost of U.S. medical care and the low rate of insurance coverage are driving many Americans to look abroad for treatment.

Technology & Innovation

Minimally Invasive Endonasal Surgery ~ Preferred Route for Pituitary Brain & Skull Base Tumors

The removal of pituitary tumors through Transsphenoidal Surgery was first described over a century ago. Since then, several developments have allowed this technique to be applied in the removal of pituitary adenomas.

Destination Spotlight

Jackson International ~ Working internationally to Save Lives

Jackson International becomes one of the best options for foreign patients looking for top rated care in the United States. Jackson International links foreign patients in need of treatment for complex medical and surgical care.

Accreditation & Certification

Talking the Talk ~ Obtaining Culturally and Linguistically Competent Health Care in the United States

Countless patients and families come to the United States from abroad to seek medical care each year, yet few are familiar with their options for receiving access to language services – such as interpreting and translation – along with culturally sensitive care.

Economics & Investments

Economic Report: Inbound Medical Tourism in the United States

As medical tourism continues to grow, developed nations, such as the United States, see large number of Americans traveling abroad for medical procedures. However, there continues to be a growing interest in inbound medical tourism in the U.S.

Technology & Innovation

The Role of Telehealth in Medical Tourism

Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, is the remote provision of health care services enabled by technology. Technology is used to improve access to health care services independent of geography.

Editorial

Safety and Quality Standards ~ Driving Patient Expectations

Cost and quality don’t always mesh, but these two factors are the most common reasons that people travel abroad for health care. Americans, for example, travel to India, Thailand, Singapore, Costa Rica, and other countries for joint replacement.

Economics & Investments

Compare and Contrast ~ Inbound vs. Outbound Healthcare

Inbound Medical Tourism is described as patients from other countries traveling to the U.S. to receive medical care. Outbound is described as patients from the U.S. traveling to other countries to receive medical care.

Destination Spotlight

Five Essentials for a Successful Inbound Medical Tourism Practice

For decades, patients have come from around the world for specialized treatment at the Texas Medical Center. The Center welcomes international patients who arrive for initial diagnosis, treatment for a disease or disorder, a valued second opinion.

Industry News

World's Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the Pre-Conference Workshop on Medical Tourism 101

Learn What Medical Tourism is, where patients are traveling to and for what medical or dental procedures. Understand what the cost savings are, and the issues with quality and liability.

Industry News

The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announces Hotel Za Za as a Bronze Sponsor

Hotel ZaZa Houston located just minutes away from the Texas Medical Center. With bold Texas overtones, unique and distinct designs and comforting amenities, the 315 guestrooms and suites at Hotel ZaZa Houston offer guests something delicious.