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Healthcare Development & Architecture

Do No Harm When Disposing Old Computer Equipment

During the spring of 2006, residents of Rice Lake, Minnesota noticed computer equipment bobbing up to the surface of their precious lake. It would take a long time for these materials to leach out of where they are, but left there long enough.

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Domestic Medical Tourism: Establishing U.S. Centers of Medical Excellence

American medical centers have welcomed patients from around the world who are in search of advanced technology, surgical procedures. Domestic medical tourism within the U.S. – patients seek care across state lines or outside of their local hospitals.

Healthcare Development & Architecture

Creating a Culture of Sustainability in Healthcare

To change a culture, it must be developed and understood by all stakeholders to include input from all of those impacted. In the healthcare segment, there is a movement of culture change called person-centered care.

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Exemplary Cases of Medical Tourism

Within the patient-competitive and ever-developing arena of medical tourism, Congress identified four cases of medical tourism. Jordan, Turkey, Colombia and Taiwan – all of which provided insight into the branding, organizing and new capacity-building efforts.

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Patients in Emerging Markets

Realizing the needs of your patients what they are looking for and why they are leaving are the steps to take for improvement. Ministers of Health, boards governments and hospitals traveled from all parts of the world to learn and share best practices.‍

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Jordan's International Medical Tourism, Wellness and Spa Congress Announced Preliminary List of Speakers for March 2012

Jordan is home to some of the best natural healing waters including the Dead Sea and the hot springs of the Ma'in. With the growing international hospitals and efforts to improve in medical excellence they are now a destination for alternative healthcare.

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An Apple A Day...

Manhattan Research recently took a look at the impact of Mobile Devices on the Healthcare Industry and found that 75% of Physicians favor Apple’s iPad and iPhone!‍ Although multiple tablets are hitting the market, the iPad continues to dominate the tablet market in healthcare.

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Register for the 5th WMT&GHC and Benefit from Great Savings

Mark your calendar for 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress 2012 On the Beach Fort Lauderdale/Miami. The biggest international medical tourism event for healthcare providers, insurance companies, medical tourism facilitators, government.

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Job Posting ~ Director of International Program for Broward Health

Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Public Health or related field required, Masters degree preferred. Champions Broward Health’s International Program’s mission in concert with Executive Management.

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World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Exceeds Expectations

The MTA has reported the 4th edition of the WMT & GHC to be a huge success with a higher and more diverse level of attendees.‍ The Ministerial Summit brought together ministers of health, tourism, economic development from 25 countries.

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$149/Night ~ Hotel Discount for the Medical Tourism Congress Expires Thursday October 20th!

Discount Rate for Attendees of the MTC & EHC at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield Schaumburg will be expiring on October 20th. This package for attendees features a rate of $149/night which includes Free Internet and Shuttle Service to the Convention Center.

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World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress ~ Live Blog! ~

We have implemented a new feature to this years’ conference for everyone who cannot attend. The Live Blogging platform you see below is your portal to find out all of the updates, news and happenings at this years Global Healthcare Congress in Chicago, IL.

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The 4th Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Strategic Initiatives for Successful Industry

The 4th Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress has launched various successful initiatives for the growth of Global Benefits. The strategic initiatives include partially integrating the Employer Healthcare Congress, hosting VIP Government roundtables.

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The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce DEIK/Health Tourism Business Council as Platinum Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011.

The DEIK was established as the “Turkish private sector’s gateway to international arena” in 1988 for the specific purpose. It includes establishing and strengthening the private sector’s economic relationships with international businesses and organizations.

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The 2nd Healthcare Development Conference is pleased to announce Eastman Chemical Company as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011.

The 2nd Healthcare Development Conference in conjunction with the 4th WMT & GHC is proud to announce Eastman Chemical Company. For more than 65 years, Eastman Chemical Company has supplied OEMs with a wide range of medical-grade materials.

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The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Porto Alegre Health Care as Gold Sponsor

Porto Alegre Health Care is an organization of health care providers in the city of the highest quality of life and medical services in Latin America. Porto Alegre provides reliable medical care of international standard, a large network of hospitals and medical doctors at competitive cost.

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The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) as an Exhibitor

Jamaica is the place to do business on a global scale, and JAMPRO the national investment and export promotion agency is the gateway that connects the world to Jamaica. The agency works closely with entrepreneurs from around the globe to enable them to tap into the wealth of investment.

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The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Hospital Almater as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011.

Hospital Almater was born July 27, 1987, since the beginning, the remarked corporate philosophy of the company. Quality services at best cost, cost-benefit philosophy has gained through time a prominent place in all the services the company provides.

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Five Essentials of a Successful Inbound Medical Program for U.S. Hospitals

This webinar is for U.S. Hospitals who wish to attract more international patients. The webinar will explain the essential processes that a U.S. Hospital needs to have in place in order to attract more international patients from excellent quality of care.

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An Update from the President of the MTA

I reflect on what has emerged since I envisioned creating a platform to gather international healthcare providers, employers. International insurance companies, medical tourism companies and governments from all parts of the world, I want to thank all the people.