Medical Tourism

Medical tourism: Pros and cons of budget treatments

By Cara Baruzzi

In the past, “medical tourists” — those who travel overseas to have procedures done — typically were wealthy.

Medical Tourism In Mexico

Mexico to become a major player in medical tourism

By Kent Paterson

Carefully observing the changing demographics of US society, Mexico's federal government is wagering that the graying of Gringolandia will give a strong impulse to medical tourism.

Medical Tourism In Pakistan’s New National Tourism Policy 2010

Pakistan appoints task force on medical tourism

Medical tourism is seen as a key element of Pakistan’s new National Tourism Policy 2010, so a new task force has been formed to work out proposals to promote and develop medical, health, spiritual a

Medical Tourism

US medical tourism agency in talks with Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Planet Hospital - a pioneer in medical tourism - is eyeing oil-rich Brunei as a possible rival destination to Thailand and Singapore for foreign patients seeking first-cl

Health Tourism

Medical tourism is booming in Thailand

By Ron Corben

Asia is being seen as a growth center in the globalization of health services thanks to rising demand from developed countries as well as the region's expanding middle class.

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Medical tourism - weighing the risks and benefits

By Kae Davis

Medical tourism has seen a huge jump over the past decade, and is projected to be a US$100 billion global industry by 2010, according to the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.

Medical Tourism

Medical travel outside US falls substantially

While medical tourism is likely to remain popular long-term, it's taken a real hit as the U.S. has struggled with the recession.

Medical Tourism

First Chinese medical tourism group visits Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung - A medical tourism group from China arrived in Kaohsiung City Monday for a nine-day trip, making it the first Chinese tour group to visit the southern Taiwan port city for health care or co

New Zealand Medical Tourism

'Medical tourism' levy under scrutiny in New Zealand

By GRAHAME ARMSTRONG

Private hospitals may soon have to pay a levy to cover risks associated with New Zealand's growing "medical tourism" industry.

UK Medical Tourism

UK is poised for growth in medical tourism

The United Kingdom is poised for tremendous growth in the medical tourism industry. “The United Kingdom, like the United States has both inbound and outbound medical tourism.

Dubai's Medical Tourism

Medical tourism promoted by Dubai

Dubai sets its eye on the $60 billion global medical tourism industry by showcasing its healthcare resources online via a free online service Doctor-Dubai.com.

Providing Affordability And Quality

Opportunities for medical tourism growth in Latin America

By Wendy Chan and Mark Brady

With healthcare costs skyrocketing in America and other nations, markets across Latin America offers opportunities for growth in the field of medical tourism.

Present State Of US Health Care Contributes To Medical Tourism Boom

More Americans turn to medical tourism

Soaring U.S. medical costs are causing many Americans to take to the skies on "medical tourism" junkets, looking for high-quality yet low-priced health care at foreign clinics.

Medical Tourism Development In Croatia

Croatia wants its share of medical tourism market

By Zoran Radosavljevic

RIJEKA, Croatia - Maria Giudita Coffen did not mind driving for three hours to get her teeth fixed at half price in Croatia.

2nd Annual World Medical Tourism And Global Health Congress

Medical tourism and global healthcare conference coming to LA

LOS ANGELES - The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, the largest medical tourism congress in the world, announces speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this comi

Thai Medical Tourism

Health travel magazine launched in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand – The secretary-general of the Health Travel Industry Research Society (HTRIS Thailand) announced the launch of a monthly publication to promote Thailand’s medical travel industr

Medical Tourism

International hospital accreditation skyrockets 1,000%

By Sandy Dhuyvetter, Travel Talk Radio

In the last five years, the number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited public and private hospitals around the world has increased by nearly 1,000 percent.

Medical Tourism

Medical tourism - outsourcing health care?

By Shawn Donley

In an age when more and more aspects of our lives are being outsourced overseas, I guess it's not so surprising that health care has been added to the list.