I'm so proud to announce what a success the 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Conference was. Our delegates were more than happy to have the opportunity to show their leadership and expand their networks and it was a thrill watching it all happen.
Consumer awareness is an important part of the growth and future of the medical tourism industry. It does not matter how advanced the healthcare is, how affordable it is, or the amazing personalized service the patient receives.
There is a growing market for medical tourism and we see numbers that show hundreds of thousands of patients traveling abroad. Medical tourism benefits everyone involved: patients of all ages benefit by receiving immediate treatment at very affordable prices.
Medical tourism has gone relatively unnoticed by academic researchers when compared to other global health services practices. Amongst the flurry of business briefings, industry reports and news media coverage that have accompanied the rapid growth of the industry.
In building this nation state, Costa Rica has been exemplary in fortifying its foundation for centuries; inclusive of the 1949 permanent constitutional abolishment of its army to the inspiring Nobel Peace Prize award conferred to former president Dr. Oscar Arias Sánchez.
The perfect combination and mix of nature, technology and medical infrastructure makes Costa Rica a top destination for medical travels. More than 30.000 patients with their companions and some of the most renowned multinational corporations have chosen Costa Rica as their first choice for medical and dental treatments.
Governments, and their national ministries of health and trade, have been accused of sacrificing their public health sectors. Particularly in terms of access by rural/provincial and indigent populations, in favor of attracting foreign medical tourists.
How can hospitals and health care service providers rise to the top of the international medical tourism marketplace? The search for health care services begins (and possibly ends) with something called language access.
The Specialty Hospital of Jordan has made continuous and clear progress, marked by many success stories while establishing itself as a leader. This has been and continues to be demonstrated in the hospital’s overarching mission and vision.
Mexico City is an ideal destination for medical tourism, with the largest hospital network and the most comprehensive diagnostic and healthcare services in Latin America. Mexico's medical services are internationally renowned for their quality, as well as the high level of personalized care offered by doctors.
Home to a population of over 20 million residents; Mexico City is the capital of the country of Mexico. Geographically, Mexico City is the largest metropolitan area in the Americas, and one of the top ten urban centers in the world.
We all know that medical tourists are traveling for healthcare needs only to save themselves money, right? Due to the documented savings in medical costs of up to 80 percent less than costs of some procedures in the United States, travel to save money.
From inception in the early 1990’s, The Specialty Hospital of Jordan has made continuous and clear progress, marked by many success stories while establishing itself as a leader in providing high standards of health care services in the region.
The progress of the Medical Tourism phenomenon has had enormous impact not just for the patient alone but it has also influenced economic, social, environmental, business and medical sectors.
The relatively recent concept of medical travel may not be new to Mexico, before 1986 many Mexican affluent patients were traveling across international borders to obtain high quality private health care at several destinations like Rochester etc.
Gregory Anthony was one of thousands of non-Jordanian patients admitted to Jordan Hospital. He had challenging and extensive hip problems with osteoarthritis in both hips, asked a friend if she knew anybody in Jordan who specialized in orthopedic procedures.
Canadian consumers are still looking for affordable, high quality options for elective procedures like cosmetic surgery and dental care. Many also are looking to minimize the often lengthy wait times for non-elective procedures.
El Salvador is called by many “the country of 30 minutes” because everything is approximately 30 minutes away. A perfect smile can be found less than two hours away”, When we say this, we are referring to El Salvador´s strategic location in the heart of Central America.
Costa Rica is a unique, tropical paradise which offers inexpensive living and retirement, affordable first-world medical care. It provides the opportunity to start over, gentle breezes, lots of great outdoor sports, stunning scenery with sun-soaked, beautiful beaches.
Costa Rica is a small country, with just 51,100 square meters of territorial extension, located in Central America. It has been internationally recognized for its peaceful traditions, as it abolished its military force more than 50 years ago.
