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Mathew Ninan, M.D. Set to Speak at Medical Tourism Congress

The MTA is pleased to announce Mathew Ninan as a speaker at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. Mathew Ninan, M.D. is a thoracic surgical oncologist at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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KPJ Healthcare Sponsors the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress

The MTA is excited to announce the leading Malaysian private healthcare practice, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, as a Bronze Sponsor. KPJ Healthcare is one of the leading private healthcare providers in the region with a network of 18 hospitals in Malaysia.

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CIRCANA Set To Sponsor the Annual Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress

The Medical Tourism Congress has recently signed CIRCANA, Your Health Travel Passport, as a silver sponsor in Chicago this year! Circana, believes medical travel should be a world-class, worry-free experience.

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Medical Tourism Congress Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Yakov Elgudin

The Medical Tourism Association is proud to announce the President of the Russian Medical Association, Dr. Yakov Elgudin as a speaker. Dr. Yakov is the President of the Russian Medical Association which enables Russian-American physicians.

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Message from Director of Benefits at American Apparel

It is a great pleasure to participate in the upcoming 4th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. I will be part of a panel session with other benefits managers discussing Case Studies on Implementing Medical Tourism.

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Medical Tourism Congress: Linda Brodsky Presents How Emerging Healthcare Markets Can Learn from Past Mistakes

The MTA is excited to announce Lina Brodsky as a Speaker at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. Linda Brodsky, MD is an internationally-renowned pediatric otolaryngologist and founder of Expediting the Inevitable.

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Buyers of Healthcare Free Pass to MTA Conference, Oct 26-28th, Chicago

If you are an international buyer of healthcare, don’t forget to fill out the buyer of healthcare Free Pass program for the MTA’s upcoming 4th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress, Oct 26-28th, 2011 in Chicago. We are only a couple months away.

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Medical Tourism Congress Exhibitor Zotai General Trading

The Medical Tourism Association is pleased to announce Zotai General Trading of Ethiopia as an Exhibitor for the 4th WMT & GHC. Zotai General Trading was established in 2007 as one of the diversified businesses that feature Medical Tourism Facilitation.

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Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong Joins the Ministerial Summit & Panel

The MTA is pleased to announce Hon. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’, Minister for Medical Services of Kenya as a member of the Ministerial Summit & Panel at the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress in Chicago, IL Oct 25-28th!

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Google's Director of International Benefits, Jon Casey Keynote Spotlight

John Casey, Director of International Benefits of Google, will present the development and execution of Google’s global benefits strategy. The Congress and John Casey will provide the perfect opportunity to learn about global benefits.

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Medical Tourism Congress Silver Sponsor Spotlight - Squire Sanders

The Medical Tourism Association is proud to add Squire Sanders, worldwide legal counsel, as a Silver Sponsor at the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress held October 25-28th in Chicago, IL!

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Advatech Healthcare PVT Ltd Sponsors Medical Tourism Congress

The Medical Tourism Association is pleased to announce Advatech Healthcare PVT Ltd India’s premier medical tourism service provider as a Bronze Sponsor for the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress.

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Keynote Speaker Spotlight - Dr Cecil Wilson

Dr. Cecil Wilson has a distinguished record of service and leadership in organized medicine. He was president of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) and chair of its board of governors and executive committee.

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Israel Ministry of Tourism Sponsors Medical Tourism Congress

The Medical Tourism Association is excited to announce The Israel Ministry of Tourism as a Bronze Sponsor for the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress held in Chicago, IL October 25-28th.‍

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Medical Tourism Congress Keynote Spotlight - Bill Rancic

The Medical Tourism Association is excited to announce Bill Rancic, the original winner of the hit show “The Apprentice” as one of the Keynote speakers at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress.

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The Medical Tourism Congress Announces Angels Global Healthcare as a Bronze Sponsor

Angels Global Healthcare, formed in 2010 to facilitate safe and reliable access to medical services worldwide. Angels Global Healthcare is a division of Angels of Flight Canada Inc., with over 22 years experience providing air ambulance.

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Conference + hotel packages now available for MTA's conference in Chicago

There has been a lot of demand of people wanting a package price that will cover their hotel and also their registration for the MTA's annual conference in Chicago October 26-28th, 2011. This has now been made available for the first time.

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Technology and Medical Tourism

I read an interesting article this morning which analyzes the recent success of medical and dental tourism in Mexico. The article begins by discussing the fact that the country is generally regarded by American tourists in two contexts.

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MTA Announces Launch of iTunes Medical Tourism Channel

‍As part of the commitment to education the MTA, has launched a channel on iTunes and has released exclusive interviews, podcasts. With over 160 million iTunes users across the globe, this new channel provides much exposure to the world about medical tourism.

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International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago

‍The Global Benefits Association will host their second annual Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011. The Global Benefits Association's event will bring in international insurance companies and multinational employers.