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Zurich North America Announced as Bronze Sponsor at Global Benefits Conference

The Medical Tourism Association in conjunction with the Global Benefits Association are proud to announce Zurich North America as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2ndGlobal Benefits Conference held in Chicago, IL on October 25-28th.

Industry News

StandbyMD set to Sponsor the 2nd Global Benefits Conference

The Global Benefits Association along with the Medical Tourism Association are excited to present StandbyMD as a Bronze Sponsor. StandbyMD enhances healthcare delivery via 24-hour physician directed services that offer full support to travelers.

Accreditation & Certification

Due Diligence in Facilitation

With amazing hospitals and clinics, a growing number of medical tourism facilitators using best practices and consultants. When it comes to making decisions about medical tourism providers and facilitators, it would seem essential best practices, certifications.

Accreditation & Certification

The Medical Tourism Sandwich-Satisfying Patient and Health Provider Demands

There are many organizations wishing to jump on the bandwagon and there are many too who are falling off very quickly. Medical Tourism is a fast moving and incredibly challenging market place.

Destination Spotlight

Marketing Wellness Tourism in Las Vegas: AquaStretch-A New Wellness & Spa Service for the World

Staff at the UNLV Wellness Center has developed an exceptional new wellness program and spa service. With that opportunity comes the challenge of marketing this breakthrough technology, both to increase wellness and medical tourism to Las Vegas.

Destination Spotlight

Destination U.S.A.- Knowing the Right Questions to Ask

Medical tourism today was coined to describe the rapidly-growing practice of travelling across international borders for healthcare. Medical tourism has become one of the fastest growing niches in the health care industry.

Destination Spotlight

The Brazil of Futbol- The Brazil of Health

The image of a Brazil associated with football, with the Amazons, with the “favelas” of Rio de Janeiro and with samba. One of the largest networks of medical educational institutions in the world is based in Brazil, with 181 schools.

Economics & Investments

Hospital Entrepreneurship

There is something missing from the medical tourism industry, it's neither they teach doctors in medical school nor in nursing school. It’s called Hospital Entrepreneurship and it’s holding back the medical tourism industry.

Economics & Investments

U.S. Health Insurance Medical Tourism Market Update

2012 will be a great year for US outbound Medical Tourism and there are big movements going on in Large Employers. The MTA has spent a lot of effort in 2011 and will again in 2012 in building relationships in emerging markets such as Africa, Russia.

Healthcare Development & Architecture

A Sweet Toothed Fat-Free Life to Obesity

Is it possible to naturally lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, regain your energy, and reduce your weight for life? People decide to make major lifestyle changes only when they have reached a certain critical point in their lives.

Destination Spotlight

Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC welcomes you to the one place where these elements converge to set new standards. It’s the reason why, across the United States and around the world, referring physicians and informed parents choose Children’s Hospital.

Editorial

Health or Lifestyle: Medical Tourism Allows Both

Americans have to determine whether to spend their money on much needed pharmaceuticals or keep the electric on in their home. Those who have managed to save for retirement or set aside funds to pay for healthcare, medical tourism is a viable alternative.

Destination Spotlight

Exceeding Expectations ~ Domestic and Inbound Medical Tourism

Traveling abroad for medical treatment has become an established practice, the U.S. is experiencing an increasing growth. In domestic medical tourism, people are crossing state lines in search of better quality health care.

Destination Spotlight

World-Class Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

As one of the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is committed to exceptional patient care. Leading-edge research, and superb educational programs and it's founded in 1884.

Economics & Investments

Understanding Medical Tourism: An Overview

When patients travel domestically or internationally to have a surgery or procedure, as they travel for better quality. Traveling for medical care is becoming an international trend, understanding medical tourism nowadays is a must.

Economics & Investments

U.S. Inbound Medical Tourism Competitiveness

Global challenges exist and a growing trend in healthcare competitiveness abroad will affect U.S. inbound medical tourism programs. The U.S. is no longer the only kid on the global stage in specialty healthcare nor is it the sole beneficiary of medical travelers.

Destination Spotlight

The Wisdom in Considering a Great Vacation in Combination with Your Dental Work

In the United States, medical care costs are on the rise, and the current costs are already unbearable for many. These high costs are driving many patients to visit developing countries in order to obtain medical care.

Destination Spotlight

The Impact of Applying International Standards to Quality Services Jordan's Private Hospital Setting

The private hospital setting is considered to be one of the most profitable and flourishing industries in Jordan. Experience Treating International PatientsIn 2007 the value of the private healthcare sector was one billion dollars.

Economics & Investments

The Global Healthcare Provider Shortage and Medical Tourism ~ Impact and Solutions

The current shortage of healthcare providers around the globe is a well-known and often discussed problem. In developing nations, the shortage of physicians, nurses, technicians, and other providers is at critical levels, creating untold suffering, delays.

Destination Spotlight

Spain: The Heart of Transplants

Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea this city brings in visitors from all over the world to experience the historic beauty. Spain has become a world leader in organ donation since it set up a network of transplant coordinators in 1989 at all hospitals.