From inception in the early 1990’s, The Specialty Hospital of Jordan has made continuous and clear progress, marked by many success stories while establishing itself as a leader in providing high standards of health care services in the region.
The progress of the Medical Tourism phenomenon has had enormous impact not just for the patient alone but it has also influenced economic, social, environmental, business and medical sectors.
The relatively recent concept of medical travel may not be new to Mexico, before 1986 many Mexican affluent patients were traveling across international borders to obtain high quality private health care at several destinations like Rochester etc.
Gregory Anthony was one of thousands of non-Jordanian patients admitted to Jordan Hospital. He had challenging and extensive hip problems with osteoarthritis in both hips, asked a friend if she knew anybody in Jordan who specialized in orthopedic procedures.
El Salvador is called by many “the country of 30 minutes” because everything is approximately 30 minutes away. A perfect smile can be found less than two hours away”, When we say this, we are referring to El Salvador´s strategic location in the heart of Central America.
Costa Rica is a small country, with just 51,100 square meters of territorial extension, located in Central America. It has been internationally recognized for its peaceful traditions, as it abolished its military force more than 50 years ago.
Some institutions and companies have managed to excel in their field year after year in spite of challenges and setbacks. Al Khalidi Medical Center (KMC) in Amman Jordan is a mid-size multi-specialty boutique hospital that has garnered a three-decade long reputation.
Referred as Mexicos first hospital in terms of patient preference quality caring and tradition the ABC Hospital is one of Mexicos leading private health care institutions. The ABC founded in 1886 is a not-for-profit organization organized under the charitable institution laws.
The benefits most often cited of medical tourism relate to reductions in the cost of care reduced wait times access to physicians. There are multiple viewpoints from patients physicians policy makers health economists and insurance agencies among others on the appropriateness of MT.
Healthcare in Jordan is among the best in the Middle East region medical destination that has recently emerged as a hub for high quality care. With medical treatment costs lower by 25% of comparable care provided by those in the west Jordans high levels of medical care standards.
Established nearly 700 years ago Mexico City is one of the worlds great urban centers. It has been home to indigenous populations and Spanish colonial rule and is today a modern cosmopolitan and diverse city of 10 million residents.
The Barbados Fertility Centre (BFC) is one of many providers of fertility services seeking to distinguish itself on a global stage. BFC had a great story to tell it just needed an effective way to reach and engage its target audiences.
Below find the most up to date company list as of August 11th 2010 for the 3nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, taking place in Los Angeles September 22nd-24th 2010. (www.medicaltourismcongress.com)
The World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress has released an updated Sponsorship Guide. The Exhibitor Sponsorship has been officially Sold Out and the Exhibit Hall is filling up rapidly.
Medical Tourism is a multibillion dollar industry with millions of patients traveling each year to different countries or regions. One of the most overlooked aspects of medical tourism is domestic medical tourism, often referred to as regional medical tourism.
Worldwide Medical Partner a medical tourism facilitator in Florida, has filed a temporary injunction against a suspended staff member. Gitchev, formerly an executive director of WMP is alleged to have diverted business and revenue away from his employer to a side company.
According to the article, the National Federation of Independent Businesses states it would be a crippling burden for small business. The Taxpayer Advocate agrees that the new reporting scheme could have distortionary effects on taxpayer behavior.
As more and more businesses globalize, increasing the size and scope of their international or multinational operations, demand fires up for more robust expatriate healthcare benefit options and increased demand for quality travel insurance.
La Rosa Carrington lost her job as an admissions representative in May. But she was able to keep her insurance because her circumstances being a single mother of two teenage girls and undergoing five chemotherapy treatments a month to treat her leukemia.
Romania is a country with a reputation for its scenery and landscapes, its Medieval fortified villages and castles, its painted monasteries and the Danube Delta – the third largest biodiversity in the world – to list just a few of its attractions.
