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Accreditation & Certification

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations are not uncommon on an international scale prominent U.S. hospitals such as John Hopkins are affiliated with hospitals. But according to a presentation given by Rosanna Moreno of Memorial Hermann- Texas Medical Center.

Destination Spotlight

Korean Healthcare at its Finest

Korea made a significant investment in medical tourism this year, becoming a platinum sponsor for the World Medical Tourism. Korea covers the full spectrum of the healthcare industry from pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food products and ancillary services.

Editorial

Global Spas and Medical Tourism

The global spa industry with $60 billion-plus in core revenues and another $194 billion in spa-related hospitality tourism etc. It is a vibrant and fast-growing global industry clocking an average yearly growth rate of 20% for the past two decades.

Destination Spotlight

Healthcare Clusters ~ Building Medical Tourism Communities

As a young and developing industry niche, medical tourism is constantly in the process of being shaped by those involved in it. Each of their countries share, a development which has effectively increased medical tourism and the efficiency.

Destination Spotlight

Creating a Medical Hub in the Caribbean

Already a booming tourist spot, the Caribbean is suited to meeting the needs of travelers. We can and do bring you the best in American medicine, where it is better in the Bahamas, Dr. Brown said. We’re only some 48 miles off the coast of Florida.

Economics & Investments

Europe Healthcare Realizations

Europe is largely ignoring the potential of the US market and US purchasers and facilitators are largely ignoring Europe. To address these issues, two workshop sessions were scheduled at the Congress under the following topics.

Destination Spotlight

Guatemala ~ The Land of Eternal Spring

The country of Guatemala is full of diversity, beauty, culture and attractive health and wellness treatments available to the international patient. With its central location, Guatemala is an up and coming destination with state of the art technology.

Healthcare Development & Architecture

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Panel Session Summary

The audience attending the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) panel was asked to participate in a simple stress relief exercise by taking a deep breath in, and exhaling.

Editorial

Ensuring Patient Safety

Patient safety was an important key topic at this years World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress and continues to draw significant focus within the medical tourism community. For the growing niche industry patient safety is critical.

Editorial

A Message from the Board

According to a number of management consulting firms and think tanks, the rapid and evolving industry niche of medical tourism has emerged as one of the ten most significant trends of our times in healthcare and medical services.

Destination Spotlight

An Interview with Joe Ledesma and Cynthia Carrion ~ Champions of Philippine Health and Wellness

Addressing the technical skill and capacity of the Philippines, Ledesma spoke to the international standards of Philippine health care. The medical center has quadrupled in size and has become widely regarded as one of the top medical facilities in the nation.

Economics & Investments

Setting Yourself Apart in the Exhibit Hall

Exhibiting your company or industry at a conference is your chance to market your brand and tell thousands what you’re all about. Learn how to avoid common mistakes some make and learn the tips to succeed at these events.

Editorial

Medical Tourism in the Fast Lane

The MTA recently concluded its 2nd Annual Conference the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress in Los Angeles. At our first annual conference we had almost over 800 attendees and this year the number doubled to approximately 1500 attendees.

Accreditation & Certification

Converting International Patient Inquiries @ 10% ~ Part 2

We complete the patient inquiry process, by picking up the phone and following through on our service offering.‍ We also covered how to effectively execute the initial response to inbound patient inquiries.

Accreditation & Certification

Accreditation Corner Leading the Charge for Quality Improvement in Health Care By Accreditation Canada International

One fundamental principle underlies how Accreditation Canada International assesses a health service organization’s programs and helps enhance them, a focus on quality improvement.

Industry News

Travel Sickness Article in Financial Times..Read Below

While US politicians argue about how to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, many Americans have found their own solution going abroad for care.‍ Medical tourism is not a new phenomenon.

Industry News

FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR: Online Marketing for Medical Tourism presented by Steve Latham

Medical tourism is growing rapidly, and the field is becoming more crowded by the day. As more and more institutions become certified to compete internationally, they must answer a very important question: how will patients find us?‍

Industry News

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Industry News

MTA Releases 1st Medical Tourism Documentary

The first documentary on medical tourism, Angels Overseas was premiered to a global audience of well known personalities from the medical tourism sector at the recently concluded 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress in Los Angeles.

Industry News

Mexico City to Build World-Class Hub for Medical Research

The government of Mexico City today announced it will build a world-class center for biomedical and nanomedical research. The center for medical research and development will be integrated with the National Autonomous University of Mexico.