Comparison of Medical Treatment Costs
Medical tourism has now become hugely popular all over the world. When medical treatment is delayed due to long waiting lists or when the cost of the procedure is prohibitive, many in the US, UK and Europe consider traveling to countries like Thailand, Singapore and India, among many others, as a viable alternative to getting treated in their own country.
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Medical Tourism and Outsourcing Specialist Services
Traveling abroad for medical treatment has now become an accepted and even preferable option. It is now a welcome alternative to spending huge amounts of money to get the required level of treatment or spending inordinate amounts of time waiting for the qualified health care professionals to be available in the patient’s own locality.
As more and more people travel abroad for high quality yet cost-effective medical treatment, here are some related services that have sprung up to add to this rapidly growing field of medical tourism.
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Insurance for the Medical Tourist
Over the past decade, the medical tourism industry has grown by leaps and bounds and it still continues its steep upward growth. Several other industries in the travel and tourism sector have also piggy-backed onto the medical tourism industry, and now, the insurance industry also seems to want a slice of the pie and is coming forward with new plans for the medical tourist.
It is estimated that over 100,000 patients travel from England other destinations abroad for cosmetic, dental and other elective surgery. The trend is only predicted to increase over the coming years. One of the major worries of a patient traveling abroad for medical treatment is the fact that standard travel insurance does not provide any coverage for unforeseen circumstances that could arise during the travel.
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Jammu and Kashmir - The Next Big Thing in Medical Tourism
The panoramic beauty of Jammu and Kashmir may soon be augmented by unparalleled medical treatment facilities. Jammu and Kashmir has a pool of cost effective medical facilities and qualified health care professionals that makes it the ideal spot to become the next big medical tourism hub in India.
Leading doctors in Jammu and Kashmir got together for the 55th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) The event was held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convocation Centre in May 2009, and on the agenda was the topic of how feasible it was to promote Kashmir as a medical tourism destination. The three day conference witnessed more that 150 papers being read on cardio vascular and thoracic surgery.
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Singapore Takes Medical Tourism Overseas
Singapore seems to believe not only in attracting medical tourists to its highly advanced health care facilities, but also in taking its expertise abroad to those who seek affordable medical treatment options, but have not traveled yet or are not considering travel as a suitable option. Singapore is a small island and many health care service providers say that potential is limited and may reach a saturation point soon. So far it has been successful in attracting medical tourists by the sheer quality of services it offers and not merely the price. This seems to have started the trend of taking medical care options to those who seek them instead of, or in addition to, encouraging people to travel to Singapore.
Many Singapore based companies are already sold on this idea and they either already have clinics and hospitals in overseas countries or are planning to start soon. Having an overseas presence benefits businesses in two ways. The overseas customers benefit from the lower cost service and from savings on airfare and accommodation. An overseas presence also raises the hospital’s profile and reputation in the regional market rendering it an attractive option for local customers as well.
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Malaysia Health Care
Malaysia is one of the most prominent medical tourism hubs of Asia. Malaysia is in the heart of South East Asia, and since it was a former British Colony, English is widely spoken all across the country. This makes Malaysia an ideal location for the medical traveler seeking treatment options abroad.
Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur is a busy cosmopolitan destination with unsurpassed facilities for transportation and it is surprisingly easy to get around here. All your needs with respect to food, shopping and accommodation will be met to your satisfaction here. Malaysia is focusing on medical travel and tourism as a strategy to counter recession, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.The happy result of this is that the medical travel visitor will be pampered and well taken care of by the government and the Malaysia health care facilities.
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Medical Tourism Asia
Beautiful beaches, warm sunlight, a tropical paradise and a peaceful environment. All that one would experience while recuperating from a medical procedure? You better believe it. Because that is what medical facilities in Asia could offer you.What more, Asian countries offer you state-of-the-art hospitals with advanced health care facilities. Whether it is Lasik, Melanoma, a tummy tuck or any type of procedure, Asian medical care could be your answer.
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Singapore Healthcare Travel exhibition 2009
Informa Life Sciences organized the Healthcare Travel Exhibition and Congress 2009 from 28 to 30 June at the Fairmont Hotel, Singapore. Several issues ranging from marketing, patient care, insurance, telemedicine, service quality, post-operative care to travel were covered. The exhibition provided healthcare professionals and decision makers with access to the latest trends and best practices in the industry to tap into Asia's growing market.
The medical tourism industry worldwide is growing by 15-20% annually. The Asian market alone will generate revenue of more than US$4.4 billion by 2012.
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How to Choose the Right Doctor
Finding the right doctor is possibly the most important part of any medical treatment, whether performed locally or abroad. You are literally putting your health in the doctor’s hands, so you must be absolutely convinced that those are safe hands that you are entrusting your future with. When you travel abroad for a treatment, you may find it difficult to decide on your physician, but following some basic guidelines can ensure that you end up with the right doctor for you.
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Medical Travelers Look to Thailand
Asia has become the most sought after destination for many medical travelers seeking affordable, high quality medical treatment abroad. The healthcare cost in countries like the US and the UK has become very high and most people find it hard to afford many specialized surgeries and treatments. Several countries in Asia, with their highly competent healthcare professionals and advanced medical facilities are capitalizing on this trend of increasing medical costs in developed countries. They offer highly specialized surgeries, diagnostic facilities, therapies and any medical treatment not just at a fraction of the cost, but with better facilities in terms of patient comfort and hospitality. It is no exaggeration to say that it is five star customer service, but at a hospital.
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