Medical tourism is the practice of patients travelling to another country for diagnostic, non-surgical or complex medical treatments. Domestic medical tourism has been in Australia for at least the past century, when patients travelled from very remote and regional areas to capital.
Few places on earth have as many spas, sanatoriums and clinics as the southern shores of Crimea – 2000 year old tradition. Following recent Ukrainian government activities, fiscal initiatives, renewed interest of Russian banks, Crimea is back – and with polish.
We hear about news and studies involving new treatments, surgeries and the increasing possibility of the cure of many diseases. Algarve, in Portugal, is one of the most beautiful and prepared places for short- or long-term treatments to recover from a surgery.
Thalassotherapy is the use of ocean and seawater, ocean climate, marine products like algae, seaweed, mud, for medicinal purposes. Ozone therapy is the method of introducing molecule into the body, creating an oxygen-rich environment to stop various diseases.
An increasing number of patients travel to different places a great distance from their homes to seek medical procedures. Medical services are rapidly evolving for both the national and international providers.
Successful branding starts with the brand promise and the organization’s ability to ignite the cognitive sparks of target patients. As healthcare marketers, we understand that patients are interested in solving pressing health and wellness concerns.
In the wake of politics among Arab nations, a strong focus has emerged on the lack of quality healthcare in the Middle East. As the basic microeconomic premise suggests, increased quantity does not necessarily mean increased quality.
Patients can find in Seoul a higher standard of care than what is available in their host countries and at one-fifth the cost. Throw in endless sightseeing opportunities that blend ancient customs with cosmopolitan culture and the price is right in Seoul.
Despite expectations of a widening debt, the Turkish economy looks healthy in the eyes of many who want to invest in its shores. Turkish tourism figures have increased by double-digit when 37 million tourists visited the sixth most popular travel destination.
People don’t think twice when traveling, despite economic descents, world travel and tourism is as robust as ever. Research shows journeys abroad continue to grow – totaling a 3 percent increase to the world’s Gross Domestic Product.
Retirement may be nothing more than a pipe dream after the 55-year-old begins to think about the price of quitting early. Health Care Costs from Birth to Death examines the impact of age and gender on overall and retiree health costs, Medicare spending.
You've heard that medical tourism can ease some of the worries related to rising costs to readily available healthcare procedures. Medical tourism expenses incurred overseas can be deducted when filing annual tax returns.
Already frustrated with long lines and a scarcity of specialists, patients in Puerto Rico are finding they may have little choice. Recently, some of the top doctors in Puerto Rico have left for the U.S. in search of higher salaries and greater reimbursement.
British leaders unveiled a sweeping plan last week to curb immigration by cracking down on benefits and access to health tourism. Immigrants will not be eligible for council houses until they have been in the country for two years, priority given to local.
Anyone who has been to the doctor recently in the U.S. would believe that medical costs have continued to skyrocket. The International Federation of Health Plans released this week its annual report that showed the United States having the highest prices.
It all begins with Steve McQueen, as when it comes to Hollywood and cancer, it always begins with Steve McQueen. Stricken with terminal lung cancer a generation ago, he traveled to Mexico for unconventional treatments, including laetrile, the natural cure.
IFC's and Johns Hopkins Medicine International's private health care conference ”Making Global Connections. This conference offers a stimulating environment to forge collaborative relationships and network with health care professionals in emerging market countries.
Time after time, Disney guests cite superior customer service as the reason they return to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. It’s that trust that leads to an exceptional customer experience, repeat business and solid financial results.
This field joins nearly all disciplines of science and holds the realistic promise of repairing damaged tissue by harnessing. The market has become inundated with “stem cell treatments” and stem cell products that promise to do everything to cure disease.
Most homes have at least one products somewhere; whether it is the Colgate toothpaste, laundry detergent, and many more. The sustainability strategy for Colgate-Palmolive focuses on three areas; people, performance, and planet.
