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Medical Tourism in the Ashes of Healthcare Reform

Healthcare Reform was dead in the United States and now it’s back and it looks like it’s going to pass. What is amazing about healthcare reform in the US is that it is actually not going to lower healthcare or health insurance costs as initially promised.

Destination Spotlight

FAM Trip to Chihuahua Mexico~ The Lady of the Desert

Chihuahua has the support, infrastructure and dedication to become one of the top Medical Tourism Destinations of Latin America. From the Cima Hospital to the Oncology Center to Copper Canyon, the entire experience was excellent.

Editorial

Medellín ~ The Spirit of Latin America

The Medical Tourism Association hosted a Familiarization Tour to the everlasting place of spring time, Medellín, Colombia. Nine medical tourism facilitators, insurance companies and agents from the United States, Canada and the Caribbean explored.

Destination Spotlight

An Interview with Brad Cook Hospital Clinica Biblica By Sarah Martin

Hospital Clinica Biblica is one of the most well known hospitals in Latin America. Brad Cook is one of the major reasons why the hospital has been receiving the lion’s share of international patients to Costa Rica.

Industry News

Winds of Change in Korea's Medical Tourism Community ~

The winds of change began last year in Korea's medical community. The number of international medical tourists flocking to Korea increased by 40,000 from the previous year, and that doesn't even take into account the entire month of December.

Industry News

MTA Announces First Certified Medical Tourism Facilitators ~

The Medical Tourism Association announces the first medical tourism facilitators/medical travel facilitators to be certified by the Medical Tourism Association's, Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification /Medical Travel Facilitator Certification.

Industry News

Health Tourism Magazine Releases Issue 5

The Medical Tourism Association officially releases Issue 5 of our leading onlineHealth Tourism Magazine.‍ The issue features special articles such as Medical Tourism Comes to Macau~ World’s Largest Integrative One-Stop Wellness Center.

Industry News

Calling All Experts in Green Healthcare!

The Medical Tourism Magazine, the Sister magazine of the Health Tourism Magazine is currently seeking Green Healthcare experts to contribute to our Green Issue. We are also seeking advertisers for this issue.

Industry News

UnitedHealth International to Present at Asia Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference

The MTA along with KHIDI announces Ori Karev, Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealth International as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea.

Industry News

UnitedHealth International was announced to present at the Asia Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference

The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Ori Karev, Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealth International as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea.

Industry News

Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Medical Tourism Association

Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations for the MTA, sits down one on one to discuss a FAM Trip, otherwise known as a Familiarization Trip. Ms. Johnson highlights some of the most valuable benefits as well as specific details regarding participation in tours.

Industry News

1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Korea Congress

The 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Korea Congress will feature up to 800 attendees from over 25 countries. It will focus on the high quality of healthcare available in Asia, will also bring together the stakeholders involved in Asian medical tourism.

Industry News

ATTN: Buyers- Apply for a FREE Trip to Korea, with the VIP Buyers Program Enroll Today!

Just a reminder there are only a few months that remain until the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea. If you haven't already enrolled today in the Buyers Incentive Program which predetermines a number of discount registrations.

Industry News

Medical Tourism Association Exhibits at Annual AAPPO Conference in Marco Island, Florida

The Medical Tourism Association is presently exhibiting at the Annual AAPPO conference in Marco Island, Florida meeting with PPO's and educating attendees about the fast growing industry of Medical Tourism.

Industry News

Positive Outlook for Medical Tourism Industry

The BBC has reported today that The US economy grew by an annualized rate of 5.7% between October and December, official figures have shown. The number, which is a first estimate, is a big rise from the previous quarter's growth rate of 2.2%.

Industry News

Health Insurance Costs to Skyrocket by 10% in U.S. in 2010

A recent national healthcare trend survey from Buck Consultants projected double-digit rate increases for health insurance in the U.S. The study analyzed responses from over 100 health insurers and HMOs.

Industry News

Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced

The 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea takes place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced for the conference will feature up to 1,000 attendees from over 25 countries.

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Healthcare Agenda

Republican Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts in winning Senator Kennedy's seat for the Senate could grind President Obama's agenda to a halt and could be a vision of the future American's not being happy with the current healthcare reform bill.

Industry News

Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Announced for April 13-16th, 2010

The Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea will take place April, 13-16th, 2010 in Seoul as a joint initiative between the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Korea Health Industry Development Institute.

Industry News

USA Today Names "Medical Tourism" Top Ten Travel Trend for 2010

Today, USA TODAY named Medical Tourism as on of Top Ten Travel Trends of 2010!