Business in Brazil is booming, it is one of the main target countries for international investment: infrastructure, communications. A population reaching 200 million and an active internal consumer market of over 110 million (and growing).
Medical malpractice causes enough confusion for doctors, lawyers and patients when it occurs locally. There are no universal laws that regulate how individual countries handle medical malpractice.
Due to the huge proliferation in the medical tourism market, medical providers and facilitators wishing to increase their customer base and services should acknowledge the equally rapid growth of knowledge of the industry by consumers by adapting.
Are you afraid to go to the doctor? If you’re scared today, imagine seeing a physician 300 years ago. When we see a stethoscope or have an eye exam, we tend to forget they took years to develop, as did everything else in the health field.
The recent growth of the Medical Tourism industry has grabbed the attention of one of the most influential men in America. In 2009 the CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, sought treatment for a rare but treatable form of pancreatic cancer known as an islet cell neuroendocrine tumor.
A broker will broker a deal for his commission from a hospital overseas. Brokers are not healthcare professionals. They advertise, pick on a vulnerable person, and put them on to the hospital and receive their commission, which is their ultimate goal.
Cuban investigators have developed a technique to implant live nervous cells deep into the brain that cures Parkinson's disease. Doctor Julián Alvarez Blanco, Director of the International Center for Neurological Restoration (CIREN).
It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases, honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Honey has been used as a vital medicine for centuries, scientists of today also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases.
A California company has recently launched an interesting new product which may signal a major breakthrough in weight loss. The company, SENSA, came up with an innovative way to convince the brain to stop overeating.
The MTA has announced the release of medical tourism and healthcare destination guides providing highlights of a destination. The Medical Tourism Magazine’s Healthcare Guide will include information on hospitals, clinics, medical spas, wellness centers.
The Medical Tourism Association has announced its new Medical Tourism 2011 Strategic Initiatives and Campaign. The theme for 2011 will be “Patients in Emerging Markets, Market Research and Intelligence.
The Medical Tourism Association has announced it will take over management of MedicalTourism.com (www.medicaltourism.com). This program pioneers a massive educational platform for patients in emerging markets to learn about healthcare providers worldwide.
Medical tourism is booming in the south and southeast regions of Asia. With more than a million medical travelers per year Asia is considered a top choice destination.
Over past couple of decades, banking industry witnessed technology innovation in the form of credit cards, ATMs and online banking. The innovation in chip technologies enabled hardware industry to bring down cost of computers which lead to higher demand.
Kameda Medical Center is a family-run hospital located in Kamogawa City, Prefecture of Chiba in the Japan east cost. Kameda is one of the few hospitals in Japan receiving international patients.
The Asian medical tourism market grows, governments want to map their countries in the industry by initiating committees. In Japan the idea of an established medical tourism industry remains abstract.
Across all sectors and industries, the developing world has continued to see market growth and significant foreign direct investment. War, conflict and general political and social instability continue to plague these dynamic environments.
The rise of multidrug-resistant superbugs poses a growing threat to populations worldwide including those who travel overseas. Alleviating the problem may require the use of novel synthetic antimicrobial molecules specifically designed to mimic the body's natural defense.
Brazil... home to rolling hills rainforests and pristine beaches. Singer Jorge Ben Jor described it best in a song: Moro num. This pure wonderland is the largest country in South America and the economic power in the region.
Hospital accreditation by a recognized quality certifier is an increasingly important way for hospitals to demonstrate their expertise. In the past accreditation has been seen as a ticket to trade instead of the strategic business asset that it can be.
