Lowes currently has 1750 stores located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia employing 250000 employees. Lowes offers two self-funded healthcare plans to employees one with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and one with Aetna.
Medical tourism has been around for centuries, but its growth as a mature industry is hastening similar to the hotel industry. Hotel systems reached maturation in the late 1970s, becoming an efficient and differential industry in management systems, marketing.
Jack, a California resident traveled 6,200 miles to Taipei Medical University Hospital (TMUH) to undergo a total knee replacement. Due to worsening conditions of his knee he decided he couldn’t take the pain, but he couldn’t afford the surgery either.
It was a great pleasure to award a selected group of leaders in the international healthcare industry during the 5th WMT & GHC. Due to the overwhelming amount of nominations received, we decided to extend the deadline for our Leadership Awards.
The 5th WMT & GHC recognized eight individuals for their achievements and dedication to the medical tourism industry. On behalf of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), it was an honor to award these professionals for the strides they have taken.
Today the MTA announced a strategic partnership with the Puerto Rican Government to support the growing medical tourism sector. Puerto Rico offers medical travelers a host of benefits, some of which are not available at any other medical tourism destination.
Puerto Rico has hundreds of miles of coastline that harbor an endless selection for beach connoisseurs and sports enthusiasts. The variety of coastline offers visitors the opportunity to partake in a variety of water sports, from jet skiing on rough waters.
On the Island, visitors will find diverse geography and a wealth of activities, accommodations and restaurants. Visitors are looking for a relaxing island escape, golf or scuba vacation, an adventure trip amidst tropical rainforests or a getaway.
When traveling to a medical facility patients look for three qualities – ease of travel, value and high quality of services. Puerto Rico is the United States territory in the Caribbean and as such there is no language barrier, no passport or visa requirements.
With a network of thirteen hospitals, MPHS is the largest hospital and clinic network provider in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Our hospitals are fully accredited by the JJCAHO, certified by the CMS and members in good standing of the American Hospitals.
Puerto Rico has always been known for its beautiful white beaches and vibrant nightlife, yet the Island has even more to offer. Luxurious lodging Travelers looking for a glamorous San Juan getaway should consider the Ritz Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino.
The Caribbean is known for cruises and relaxing “beachy” getaways; the island provides all the fun –in- the- sun activities. This secluded getaway already attracts a large number of tourists each year, and now the government.
The Thai dominance of the medical industry was so strong because the major hospital Bumrungrad International (BH). Soon BH was in competition with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BGH), another Thai hospital catering to international patients.
Malaysia has its eyes set on medical tourism, hopes of building economy, the country is looking to expand its medical services. The idea is that healthcare will become more specialized and will attract more foreigners for high quality medical treatments.
The Dominican Republic has the beauty, location, medical personnel and the price is right for attracting international patients. Due to the proximity to the U.S. and Canada, hospitals in the Dominican Republic are accustomed to treating these foreign patients.
Jamaica is currently coming up with creative ways to improve the nation’s economy. Recently, the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA) was established to try and bring in more foreign investments.
Bahrain has been in the news recently, due to the protests which have occurred there and all across the Arab world. Bahrain happens to be an example of a GCC nation who realizes the potential medical tourism offers them in terms of tourism, development.
At a time when the world economy is in a downturn, there has been an amazing amount of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). IHH Healthcare Berhad is set to become the third largest IPO this year which is controlled by Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
The lack of necessary medical equipment, supplies, doctors, and beds are the main concerns with the Indonesian healthcare industry. These problems place the healthcare rating of Indonesia at the bottom of its Association of Southeast Asian Nations peers.
Martin Luther King Jr. stated - “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.” Most of the developed nation’s healthcare system covers all its citizens, the U.S. system leaves almost 15 percent of the population.
