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Economics & Investments

Rob a Bank for Healthcare- The Only Option in 2011?

I think as individuals, many of us who are involved in the healthcare and health insurance industry forget about the people who don’t have or can’t afford health insurance. We forget to put ourselves in their shoes, to feel their fears, pain and desperation.

Technology & Innovation

Current Trends in Esthetic Surgery

Esthetic surgery such as plastic surgery has evolved in the last decade regarding surgical techniques and new technologies. Due to the rise in number of non-invasive and mini-invasive procedures, patients now demand optimal results.

Editorial

Effect of Weight Loss Surgery on Metabolic Disorders in the Obese and Non-Obese

Over the last 60 years there has been an impressive change in the human environment, behaviors and lifestyle. These changes have resulted in an increase in both, Type 2 Diabetes and macrovascular disease like heart attack and stroke.

Accreditation & Certification

"Coordinated Care: What Hospitals Around the Globe Can Learn from the Experience of US Hospitals"

Healthcare in the United States, and in many other places around the globe, is living a watershed moment. This trend describes the increase pressure by payers for healthcare providers to show better clinical outcomes efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Accreditation & Certification

Food Service Meet Your New Patron the Medical Traveler

The boom in medical tourism has increased the need for hospitality staff training and education, the food service facet is no exception. Restaurants and hotel food and beverage operations are already seeing the demand for healthy menu options.

Editorial

Q & A International Travel for Medical Purposes

Sanivisit is a Company dedicated to the facilitation of Medical Tourism, and is located in Reston, Virginia, USA. Sanivisit provides a complete VIP service; helping the patient schedule a travel itinerary and coordinating all logistical details associated.

Economics & Investments

Medical Tourism ~ An Engine to Growth in the Consumption of Medical Equipment

Some of the countries have been treating patients worldwide for decades, combining the experience gained with existing technology. Increased knowledge and participation in international medicine; this has influenced the consumption of medical equipment.

Economics & Investments

Your Employees Will Be Global Healthcare Consumers Are You Prepared to Communicate with Them?

A “perfect storm” of trends occurred about 10 years ago in the music industry, and it changed the landscape of business forever. A fresh wave of consumers suddenly had a new host of Internet tools and a profound sense of empowerment.

Accreditation & Certification

Comfort Zone -Satisfying Patient and Health Provider Demands

Millions of Americans are sick and tired of healthcare and are giving up on solutions to cure the nation’s ill-reputed system. Even as Obamacare inches further toward implementation at the start of the year, patients still can’t afford to visit.

Destination Spotlight

The Challenges of Impelmenting High Quality Healthcare in Jamaica

The demand for effective care for cardiovascular diseases will exert economic pressure on health systems in developing countries. Citizens from low resource nations expend considerable financial and emotional capital to access high quality cardiac care.

Healthcare Development & Architecture

Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Growth of Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is a predominant niche market and of special interest within the segment and the globalized healthcare service industry. This industry is facilitated by the destinations’ government, private sector involved in the medical-care and the tourism industry.

Accreditation & Certification

Great Hospitals Need Great Doctors

The last few years have seen major improvements in the quality of medical care in hospitals offering medical tourism services. Patients are therefore more easily able to identify facilities that have policies and practices in place that evidence the commitment.

Editorial

Driving The Momentum

The Momentum has never been stronger for the medical tourism industry and the Medical Tourism Association. The interest in medical tourism is reaching its highest global peak ever and the MTA has more initiatives in motion for 2011-2013 than ever before.

Industry News

The World Medical Tourism Congress Secures TAITRA as a Silver Sponsor

The MTM in conjunction with the MTA is pleased to present Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) as a Silver Sponsor. Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, TAITRA is the foremost non-profit trade promotion organization in Taiwan.

Industry News

New World Medical Tourism Congress Silver Sponsor: Fundacin Export.Ar

The MTA in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Magazine is proud to announce Fundacin Export.Ar as a Silver Sponsor. Fundacion Export.Ar is a mixed institution comprising both the public and private sectors to assist the business community.

Industry News

The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces New Life Global Network as an Exhibitor

The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the New Life Global Network as an exhibitor. New Life Global Network is a group of Surrogacy, Egg donation and IVF centers that currently operate in Georgia, Ukraine.

Industry News

AAAHC International to Exhibit at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress

The 4th Annual WMT & GHC is pleased to announce the AAAHC International as an exhibitor at the conference. AAAHC International, formed in 2010, has quickly emerged as a leader in international health care accreditation.

Industry News

Six Pixels of Separation Author, Mitch Joel Set To Speak at the Medical Tourism Congress

The MTA is excited to host Mitch Joel, author of Six Pixels of Separation, as a speaker at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congres. When Google wanted to explain online marketing to the top brands in the world, they brought Mitch Joel.

Industry News

Invest Barbados Secures Bronze Sponsorship at Medical Tourism Congress

The MTA in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Magazine is proud to announce Invest Barbados as a Bronze Sponsor. Invest Barbados will be featuring two (2) booths and will be accompanied by 4 representatives to answer all of your questions!

Industry News

Medical Tourism Healthcare Leadership Awards to be Announced in Chicago October 25-28, 2011

The MTA will be awarding a select group of leaders in international healthcare whose achievements have enhanced and brought innovation to the International Healthcare Industry. Excelled at providing international healthcare quality and international patients services.‍