When we think about travel and tourism, we seldom think about the cruise industry and travels at sea. When it comes to medical tourism it is unthinkable for many that the sea and a ship environment could be an alternative to host mobile medical facilities.
AHP, a full service healthcare management and consulting agency bringing strategic business operations. While comprehensively describing AHP’s integrative model requires much more than a single sentence, the simplest picture that can be painted about the organization.
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 islands, reefs and cays to the north in the Caribbean. The majority of the healthcare services are concentrated in the capital, tertiary services and medical personnel with specialized training.
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have been useful in opening up foreign markets to U.S. exports and to protect U.S. interests. U.S. healthcare providers or hospitals will practice or open up facilities in a foreign country.
All Canadians have access to a taxpayer-funded healthcare system that provides first-dollar (no cost-sharing) coverage. Despite the “free” service at home, tens of thousands of Canadians seek healthcare outside of Canada each year.
The Soviet Union healthcare system was centralized and each citizen could get full medical service absolutely free of charge. The healthcare system and universal public medical insurance ruined together with the Soviet Union.
Lowes currently has 1750 stores located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia employing 250000 employees. Lowes offers two self-funded healthcare plans to employees one with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and one with Aetna.
Medical tourism has been around for centuries, but its growth as a mature industry is hastening similar to the hotel industry. Hotel systems reached maturation in the late 1970s, becoming an efficient and differential industry in management systems, marketing.
Jack, a California resident traveled 6,200 miles to Taipei Medical University Hospital (TMUH) to undergo a total knee replacement. Due to worsening conditions of his knee he decided he couldn’t take the pain, but he couldn’t afford the surgery either.
It was a great pleasure to award a selected group of leaders in the international healthcare industry during the 5th WMT & GHC. Due to the overwhelming amount of nominations received, we decided to extend the deadline for our Leadership Awards.
The 5th WMT & GHC recognized eight individuals for their achievements and dedication to the medical tourism industry. On behalf of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), it was an honor to award these professionals for the strides they have taken.
Today the MTA announced a strategic partnership with the Puerto Rican Government to support the growing medical tourism sector. Puerto Rico offers medical travelers a host of benefits, some of which are not available at any other medical tourism destination.
Puerto Rico has hundreds of miles of coastline that harbor an endless selection for beach connoisseurs and sports enthusiasts. The variety of coastline offers visitors the opportunity to partake in a variety of water sports, from jet skiing on rough waters.
On the Island, visitors will find diverse geography and a wealth of activities, accommodations and restaurants. Visitors are looking for a relaxing island escape, golf or scuba vacation, an adventure trip amidst tropical rainforests or a getaway.
When traveling to a medical facility patients look for three qualities – ease of travel, value and high quality of services. Puerto Rico is the United States territory in the Caribbean and as such there is no language barrier, no passport or visa requirements.
With a network of thirteen hospitals, MPHS is the largest hospital and clinic network provider in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Our hospitals are fully accredited by the JJCAHO, certified by the CMS and members in good standing of the American Hospitals.
Puerto Rico has always been known for its beautiful white beaches and vibrant nightlife, yet the Island has even more to offer. Luxurious lodging Travelers looking for a glamorous San Juan getaway should consider the Ritz Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino.
The Caribbean is known for cruises and relaxing “beachy” getaways; the island provides all the fun –in- the- sun activities. This secluded getaway already attracts a large number of tourists each year, and now the government.
The Thai dominance of the medical industry was so strong because the major hospital Bumrungrad International (BH). Soon BH was in competition with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BGH), another Thai hospital catering to international patients.
Malaysia has its eyes set on medical tourism, hopes of building economy, the country is looking to expand its medical services. The idea is that healthcare will become more specialized and will attract more foreigners for high quality medical treatments.
