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Hospitals in Business of Nursing Chinese Medical Tourism Patients Back to Health

Aggressive investments in China's healthcare system begin to pay off in the form safe, effective, convenient and affordable care. Medical hospitals in China can't keep up with demand, wealthy and middle-class Chinese patients are opting for medical tourism.

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Health Insurers Turn to Medical Tourism Strategies to Bypass Obamacare

The uninsured Americans or those with limited coverage, is exposed to medical tourism and taken advantage of the bargain prices. The Affordable Care Act has enabled some Americans to purchase health insurance for the first time.

Industry News

Medical Tourism: Piéce de Résistance for Self-Funding U.S. Employers

Despite the Affordable Care Act, U.S. employers have struggled to control spiraling healthcare costs and understand complex provisions. The U.S. has high-quality care but then also at the same time, we have the most expensive care in the world.

Industry News

Medical Tourism Surgery Hoping to Give Child a Leg to Stand On

Underdeveloped countries are faced with health-related challenges because medical infrastructure has not improved to the level. Inadequate funds prevent children from getting proper medical attention, and their parents except seek help from non-governmental sources.

Industry News

Melody Key: A High Note in Wellness Tourism for Luxury Adventurers

Melody Key is a hotspot in subtropical blue-green currents, home to vacationing celebrities or boarders who demand exclusivity. Multi-million-dollar homes are attention-getters, and luxury abodes in the Florida Keys are the most prized properties in the U.S.

Industry News

Fit for Business: Colorado Banking on Wellness Tourism for 'Extreme Makeover'

Wellness tourism broke ground on a new 15,000 square-foot health and wellness facility that will cater to living and more jobs. The University of Colorado's Health and Wellness Center will provide consulting and programs for the Estes Park project.

Industry News

Strait Talk Highlights World Medical Tourism Congress in Taiwan

Taiwan today means business, international healthcare seekers are beginning to define the strengths of a medical care system. the Medical Tourism Association will extend its resources to regional interests and work to strengthen existing initiatives.

Industry News

WMTC Taiwan: China Means Business to Medical Tourism Entrepreneurs

New facilities in Taiwan with loosening of restrictions on the Strait have created perfect conditions to extend medical tourism. Chinese medical tourists want high-end stem cell procedures, detoxification programs and spa therapies, among others.

Industry News

Reverse Brain Drain: Indian Doctor Comes Home to Medical Tourism

Not every doctor wants to leave India, but some are compelled to do so to be educated and trained at a world-renown institution. A growing list of hospitals and high-tech medical centers dedicated to medical tourism patients are recruiting Indian doctors.

Editorial

Adrenal Fatigue: Adaptation and Resiliency

We have multiple systems in our body; however, adrenal function is neglected in conventional medicine and endocrinology. In functional medicine, the status of adrenal is addressed as it affects digestion, immune health, tissue healing, pain, neurotransmitters.

Editorial

Find Health in Ecuador and Much More

Ecuador has an old world charm that Americans were familiar, rich history, infrastructure, and climate attracted North American. International Living Magazine declared Ecuador No. 1 out of the 22 best countries on its Annual Retirement Index for five years.

Technology & Innovation

Traveling for Spinal Fusion: Just the Facts

Spinal fusion is a procedure to treat different spine conditions like spinal stenosis, where spinal canal puts pressure on the spinal cord. Another condition that may need spinal fusion is spondylolisthesis, where a vertebra slips on to the vertebra below it.

Patient Experience & Hospitality

Hospital (ity): The New Norm

Providers employing hospitable staff members are attracting more patients, especially domestic and international healthcare travelers. One of the greatest appeals of medical tourism revolves around patients’ ability to be in complete control of their destination.

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Turkey: Renaissance of Thermal Therapy

The healing effect of hot spring water is utilized by many cultures for centuries, ages, people took advantage of thermal centers. Various minerals in hot spring water solve different kinds of health problems and provide significant help in medical treatment.

Editorial

Memory Longevity: Relax It's All about Stress

Human memory is influenced by internal and external factors that can cause interference on the information in storage. Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, aspects of cognition due to aging, personality types, inattention, lack of motivation.

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Serenity: Natures Powerful Ally in Healing

Healing gardens are thoughtfully created environments with many sensory experiences and natural elements that alleviate stress. A well-crafted healing garden offers a natural setting that evokes positive feelings, reduces negative emotions and stressful thoughts.

Healthcare Reform - Legal & Policy

Opting for the Obamacare Penalty? Making Common Sense Profit out of Nonsense

Chronic disease statistics are ugly and they highlight the medical system, waiting to gobble up, socialized dollars, is inept. Medical tourism is a source of hope because among its offerings are hand-picked, alternative health solutions.

Healthcare Development & Architecture

Power of One Little Thing: Why Thinking Small Is Secret to Meeting Corporate Wellness Goals

Wellness programs benefit employees, companies by reducing productivity losses arising from employee or family health problems. Healthy employees have fewer absences, more engaged, energetic and enthusiastic — all of which translate to higher performance.‍

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Take Wellness to Heart: Healthy Employees Worth Weight in Gold

Corporate wellness is a broad term presenting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and encouraging employees to change their habits. The goal can be achieved in various ways including vouchers for sports activity, workshops with dieticians, or lectures.

Destination Spotlight

Taiwan Medical Miracle for International Patients

For many, Taiwan is a small country somewhere close to China, but it offers enormous potential as a medical tourism destination. Taiwan’s doors have been opened to medical travelers throughout the world.