It is time that Canadians are educated on the newly coined term “Medical Tourism” as an available option for medical procedures. The concept of “tourism” may be misleading for many times the typically advised tourist activities would be limited.
The basic concept of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency marks the start of a new era in understanding and treating MS. The main theory underlying MS in the past had been that this disease was an autoimmune disorder.
The health care industry faces huge challenges and changes, medical tourism is one of those changes happening in this field. People have traveled with the purpose of undergoing medical treatment since ancient times.
Nick Christos of Elite Underwriting Service, a full service underwriting facility, sits down with the Medical Tourism Magazine to discuss the self-funded industry in terms of medical tourism and global healthcare.
It’s too early in the implementation phase to predict the specific ways health reform will impact the medical tourism industry. Health care problems that spurred the growth of medical tourism in the first place will not be solved by the PPACA.
Hospitals are a significant cornerstone of any community, not just because of the services they provide but also as a significant source of employment and as a source of leadership through their education, activities and by supporting other organizations.
The understanding of cultural issues in medical tourism is a two way process argues Dr. Prem Jagyasi a renowned medical tourism expert. Several Medical Tourism organizations believe that understanding culture in medical tourism is a one way process.
Businesses and organizations throughout the world use Social Media to interact with social ‘friends’ and ‘followers’. Social Media savvy organizations raise their profile through the design of material such as humorous video content.
The Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Magazine has launched its first issue and will cover both the sustainable healthcare and the hospital development industry. It will also be distributed electronically to thousands of readers in over forty countries.
Healthcare Reform has passed and there are many changes that will begin to take place, most of which will begin in 2014. Employers, however, will begin to make adjustments in 2011 which consists of extending health insurance coverage to uninsured dependents.
As the medical tourism industry gets into high growth gear and U.S. patients become more aware of the options of traveling abroad for lower cost, quality healthcare, there remain a number of unanswered questions.
In last six decades, WATG has become the world’s leading design consultant for the hospitality, leisure and entertainment industries. WATG has designed more great hotels and resorts than any other firm on the planet.
Reducing the time required to diagnose a cardiac event is a key factor in saving the lives of patients with acute heart problems. Recent significant growth in the In Vitro Diagnostics market promises a new generation of technological advances.
Whether visiting for medical reasons or otherwise, New Zealand tops the list in terms of a travel destination. This small but perfectly formed country is located in a remote spot in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation.
Choosing a healthcare facility can be a complicated process involving a number of factors such as medical expertise quality of care cost geography ease of access and insurance coverage. A secondary factor to consider is the ecological footprint of the facility.
The concept of modern medical cities has been in place for some time, but has gained renewed interest, particularly in rapidly developing economies. The implementation of these cities varies, but they share several fundamental characteristics.
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital has adopted a total building performance approach to ensure optimal energy performance and the delivery of a green hospital. This approach focuses on aspects such as water and energy efficiency, environmental protection.
HOK, one of the world’s most influential design firms has made a commitment to keep sustainable healthcare design as its core value. They work with international organizations to find opportunities which lead to creating solutions for success.
The San Vicente de Paul Hospital – Rionegro will be a hospital complex with 12 specialized centers, 500 beds. With an investment greater than 100 million dollars, the first phase will be delivered in the first semester quarter of 2011.
Sustainability in Healthcare is the new trend all across the globe. In fact, there is now a LEED certification being developed by the US Green Building Council that is specific to the healthcare industry and adheres to their unique design needs.
