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UK Plans Crackdown on Health Tourism

British leaders unveiled a sweeping plan last week to curb immigration by cracking down on benefits and access to health tourism. Immigrants will not be eligible for council houses until they have been in the country for two years, priority given to local.

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Medical Cost Study: Prices Reveal Disparities Around Globe

Anyone who has been to the doctor recently in the U.S. would believe that medical costs have continued to skyrocket. The International Federation of Health Plans released this week its annual report that showed the United States having the highest prices.

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How does Facebook encourage innovation among its employees?

Organizational initiatives often fail not because they are inadequate but because the organization's cultural operating system. Influential leaders succeed where others fail because they understand unwritten cultural rules guide employee behavior.

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John Connell, Author of the book Medical Tourism to Speak at 2013 Congress

John Connell will address the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress to be held this November in Las Vegas. The rise of medical tourism emphasizes a number of contemporary themes like the privatization of healthcare in post-industrial economies.

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Massive Opportunity or Big Challenge?

The MTA has been providing education for travel agents who wish to be involved in the medical tourism industry and make profit. The Association sees a massive opportunity in this industry for travel agents, tour operators and travel agencies.

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Celebrity Medical Tourism

It all begins with Steve McQueen, as when it comes to Hollywood and cancer, it always begins with Steve McQueen. Stricken with terminal lung cancer a generation ago, he traveled to Mexico for unconventional treatments, including laetrile, the natural cure.

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Medical Tourism Association at ITIC Puerto Rico 2013

ITIC San Juan was attended by all the major travel/health insurers and assistance companies from the US and Canada. With growing attendance from the Caribbean and Latin American sectors of the industry and the MTA was one of the exhibitors at the conference.

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How Can Transparency Revolutionize Healthcare?

Dr. Marty Makary will answer this question during his keynote presentation at the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare. He'll point out how hospitals are becoming giant corporations while patients blindly walk into a dangerous marketplace.

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Want to Learn Zappos's Secret to Success?

Zappos has witnessed tremendous growth in its sales and received huge recognition as they focus greatly on company culture. Jon Wolske will share with attendees the groundbreaking insights on how to improve company culture.

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IFC's and Johns Hopkins Medicine International's private health care conference

IFC's and Johns Hopkins Medicine International's private health care conference ”Making Global Connections. This conference offers a stimulating environment to forge collaborative relationships and network with health care professionals in emerging market countries.

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How to be recognized as a thought leader in the medical tourism industry

In conference, attendees receive information and outside the education rooms, attendees start to socialize their own understanding.‍ Through the sponsored sessions at the 6th World Medical Tourism Congress, industry players will create engaging discussions.

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...and the survey says...The World Medical Tourism Congress is...

With hundreds of members and thousands of contacts world wide, the MTA is uniquely qualified to host the largest conference. The 6th World MTC is expected to gather the leaders of international hospitals, healthcare providers, government organizations.

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...and Now A Word from Our Sponsors

This November The Medical Tourism Association will host the 6th edition of the World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. Here is what some of our sponsors and participants from around the world have to say about the World Medical Tourism Congress.‍

Accreditation & Certification

Executive Summits at the Congress.

Trying to get to the right person is always difficult, whether you are on the phone with your insurance company, phone company. One of the challenges organizations face when trying to develop new business relationships is identifying the real decision-makers.

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Update on India and Super Specialized Care

Most of the financial cities already are seeing the greater focus towards super specialized care and the government is helping. Increase in foreign investment and private equity deals are assisting in the development of a more robust health sector.

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Get Onboard for Greater Connections - 6th World Medical Tourism Congress

The 6th World Medical Tourism Congress is the event to gain the expertise and insights that will help your organization. Our event is the way to maximize your connections, gain one-on-one interaction and access educational content that answer your questions.

Healthcare Development & Architecture

A Spoon Full of Sugar: Increasing Patient Satisfaction

Time after time, Disney guests cite superior customer service as the reason they return to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. It’s that trust that leads to an exceptional customer experience, repeat business and solid financial results.‍

Editorial

The American Medical Association on the PPACA

The PPACA was a highly discussed topic by many experts at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. Carmel pointed out that Medicare is in fact the heart of healthcare reform, its history, financing, how it will go broke.

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Change Employee Behaviors to Increase Productivity

The Founder and Director illustrated the way individuals can create habits in a new way in order to increase productivity.‍ The question was how do you design computer systems to change people’s way of thinking, beliefs and behaviors?

Patient Experience & Hospitality

Travel: The New Prescription

Tourism is generally promoted more for its beneficial economic externalities than for the health and social benefits. There is little doubt that vacations make a significant contribution to quality of life.