I received a call from Steve Heise of the Disney Institute in Orlando, as he heard me make a presentation on patient care. Shortly after that I went there to help them understand us, and ended up a year later thinking about all the ways we in hospitals.
Every hospital seems to have the same issues: preventable adverse events which will no longer be paid by Medicare. This article will address the errors that occur, why they occur and proven methods of Lean Six Sigma to prevent them.
Healthcare circa 2013 is a good news/bad news/good news story. The good news; healthcare work is important and will never go away. The bad news; most healthcare organizations are not on the path to thrive in the 21st century because success factors have changed.
The Medical Tourism Association has long been an advocate for setting industry standards and establishing protocols. The courses were presented by MTA Training Instructor, it was the first time these workshops were offered globally and we were pleased.
The Medical Tourism Association launched two certifications and professional designations for insurance and HR professionals. These workshops were designed and taught by Bill Cook, Training Instructor for the Medical Tourism Association.
The 5th WMT & GHC recognized two conference sponsors for having the best destination booths for integrated country branding. These sponsors were given a leadership award during the farewell reception held at the event.
It was a great pleasure to award a selected group of leaders in the international healthcare industry during the 5th WMT & GHC. Due to the overwhelming amount of nominations received, we decided to extend the deadline for our Leadership Awards.
The 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) concluded with excitement and motivation. Our goal as a Trade Association is to continuously grow the industry and serve our members and our annual event serves as the perfect time.
The first Medical Directors Summit was held on October 26th at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. The Summit was a collaboration platform for medical directors from top U.S. & international hospitals and insurance companies.
In its 5th year the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress was host to over 1,500 attendees from 90 countries. Professionals from industries such as; U.S. and international health insurance companies, employers, travel agents, government officials.
The 5th WMT & GHC recognized eight individuals for their achievements and dedication to the medical tourism industry. On behalf of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), it was an honor to award these professionals for the strides they have taken.
Today the MTA announced a strategic partnership with the Puerto Rican Government to support the growing medical tourism sector. Puerto Rico offers medical travelers a host of benefits, some of which are not available at any other medical tourism destination.
On just the first day of the WMT & GHC, participants from over 90 countries have landed in the sunshine state. This global platform of professionals creates an atmosphere for success.
The 3rd Global Ministerial Summit held during the 5th WMT & GHC broke the record yesterday in attendance with 80 delegates. I learned that I need to continue to come to the Ministerial Summit to be in a better position to support the countries.
Puerto Rico Tourism Company will be a gold sponsor at the 5th World Medical Tourism Congress which will take place on the beach. The event in the largest educational and networking platform in the medical tourism industry featuring expert speakers.
As the global healthcare community gets ready to unite in South Florida…have you made preparations to attend The WMT & GHC. Whether your objectives are lead generation, networking, branding, attending the educational sessions, the WMTC & GHC has it all.
Every industry needs a voice to protect and support its efforts and The MTA has been the voice of the industry for years. It's working with the global media to get thousands of articles published on medical tourism dealing with both the negative and positive.
Puerto Rico has hundreds of miles of coastline that harbor an endless selection for beach connoisseurs and sports enthusiasts. The variety of coastline offers visitors the opportunity to partake in a variety of water sports, from jet skiing on rough waters.
On the Island, visitors will find diverse geography and a wealth of activities, accommodations and restaurants. Visitors are looking for a relaxing island escape, golf or scuba vacation, an adventure trip amidst tropical rainforests or a getaway.
When traveling to a medical facility patients look for three qualities – ease of travel, value and high quality of services. Puerto Rico is the United States territory in the Caribbean and as such there is no language barrier, no passport or visa requirements.
