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Editorial

Buyers Buyers Everywhere!

The largest medical tourism event, the 9th medical tourism, and global healthcare congress is less than 50 days away. This event will bring together as many as 3,000 attendees from all around the world to Washington D.C. September 25 – 28, 2016.‍

Editorial

Is Dallas the Next Big Thing for Lung Disease Treatment?

COPD is a problem affecting over 64 million people worldwide with no known cure and the symptoms can only be managed. Advancements in stem cell research have led to significant progress in mitigating lung degeneration and improving pulmonary function.

Editorial

Is Floridas Response to Zika Effective?

In response to the confirmed cases of Zika virus in the Wynwood district of Miami, CDC issued alerts for those traveling nearby. According to the CDC, self-preventative measures are key to protecting oneself from exposure to the Zika virus.

Editorial

10 Exclusive Buyers You Need to Meet in Washington D.C.

In less than two months, hundreds of buyers of healthcare representing billions of dollars are converging in Washington D.C. Our networking software will allow you to pre-schedule meetings with these buyers of healthcare before and during the event!

Editorial

The Right to Try Movement: Potentially Life Saving Treatment

Since the official launch of the righttotry.org website, national support has been drawn from individuals, legislators, patients. The Right to Try law enables patients early access to medicines that have passed the initial (Phase 1) FDA approval process.

Editorial

Medical Tourism or Medical Misadventure? How to Choose the Right Hospital Abroad

A New Zealand TV station is promoting medical tourism through a reality series, 'Beauty and the Beach' showing medical stories. However, not everyone is supportive of the show, due to its apparent disregard for the patient deaths and botched operations.

Editorial

The Placebo Effect Works but do We Know How?

The placebo effect refers to the marked improvement of a patient who receives treatment with a substance having on medical effects. Placebos are an essential part of understanding the cultural and biological components attributed to health and healing.

Editorial

Mosquitoes Spread Zika Virus in Florida

At a press conference, Florida Governor confirmed four cases of the Zika virus, is spread by mosquitoes in the U.S. The news comes after four local residents, three men and one woman, became infected with the virus.

Editorial

Zika Virus May be Spread Without Mosquitoes

The son of a man who died from the Zika virus is infected with the disease, and authorities have no idea how he contracted it. This case is the first of its kind where the source of the infection can’t be pinpointed.

Editorial

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Two Years Later

Think back to 2014, and the peculiar trend of people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads to on social media. Participants had their choice of dumping a bucket of ice water over their heads or donating to the ALS Association.

Economics & Investments

Medical Tourism Industry Valued at $100B Poised for 25% Year-Over-Year Growth by 2025

In a report issued by VISA and Oxford Economics, the Medical Tourism industry was valued at a staggering USD 100 billion. For years the medical travel industry seemed undervalued, yet VISA’s report accounts for growth factors.

Destination Spotlight

In Spite of Mexican Healthcare Challenges the Medical Tourism Market is on the Rise

The Mexican healthcare system has many challenges to overcome in order to become a truly sustainable sector. Low patient-to-doctor ratios and exorbitant out-of-pocket spending by consumers reflects problems in the system.

Industry News

Brexit to Disrupt British Medical Tourism?

After six years in power, David Cameron, British Prime Minister announced his resignation after the United Kingdom voted to leave. The Huffington Post reported that, Cameron will stay in power until October when a new leader can step in.‍

Industry News

International Travel Health Insurance

When it comes to international work, study or travel, it's important to be protected around the clock and around the world. Individuals and families have to be able to afford adequate and timely medical help – no matter whether they are traveling or studying.‍

Industry News

Healthcare Improvement - Identifying the Right Partner

Healthcare management leaders face many complex issues on a daily basis and can quickly taxed when analyzing various strategies. Healthcare improvement is a priority among a vast number of healthcare services providers and facilities around the globe.

Industry News

Today is International Yoga Day

To raise awareness worldwide of the benefits of yoga, the United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Yoga Day. The very fact that the UN has declared it as International Yoga Day means India has gifted yoga to the world.

Industry News

Dispute Resolution Process For Medical Tourism Facilitator Contracts

Medical travel facilitators routinely engage in contractual relationships with a variety of health plans, employers, in-country patient. These contractual arrangements should be memorialized in a written agreement signed by the parties.

Industry News

How Industries Collide: Self-funding, Corporate Wellness and Medical Tourism

Gone are the days when the term medical tourism is used together with surgery, the definition of medical tourism has expanded. Patients needn't leave the country to be a medical tourist as recent form of health travel is called domestic medical tourism.

Industry News

Authenticate Yourself or Your Company at the WMT & GHC

The 9th WMT & GHC taking place in Washington D.C. offers a variety of ways to authenticate yourself and your company. The Medical Tourism Association offers a number of programs, blogs, membership opportunities and more that helps in getting name recognized.

Industry News

Medical Marketers Discuss Importance and Limits of Data

Top women in the medical industry discussed the role of data and the importance of human interaction in medical marketing. The focus of discussion was the use of data and its importance in creating a lasting change in a population.