Posts Tagged ‘medical tourism’
A Gallup survey of more than 4,000 GCC nationals found 87 percent of Emiratis are satisfied with the quality and accessibility of healthcare in the UAE. The country came second behind Qatar. Despite the large majority claiming happiness with the health system, two in five (39 percent) would still prefer to be treated abroad. The United States [...]
As more and more people consider looking abroad for medical treatment two new PMI products offer funding opportunities. In June this year a new product was launched onto the private medical insurance (PMI) market which combines UK diagnostics with foreign treatment in a complete package. Passport2Health is offering individual and corporate clients a PMI plan [...]
There are currently no regulations in place to protect people who travel abroad for medical treatment. A proposal to the United Nations has requested a global treaty to cover patients who experience medical malpractice abroad. James R. Goldberg, author and medical tourism expert, has called for the development of an international treaty to govern the [...]
The number of Americans travelling abroad for medical treatment is predicted to rise over the coming years as “baby boomers” come of age. Once something only done by the wealthy and predominantly for cosmetic surgeries, medical tourism is now a booming business. It seems the number of 50 something Americans making use of health facilities [...]
Medical tourism is a rapidly growing market segment. A report published in 2011 estimated that there are 5 million people travelling globally for treatment (including dental, cosmetic and fertility treatment). Over 300 regions offer medical tourism services. With many people being attracted by the possibility of combining travel with medical treatment and more countries competing [...]
A recent report on medical tourism revealed some surprising facts. The data, gathered by author Ian Youngman, shows that most people don’t opt for the cheapest destination and Europe’s top three destinations are the most expensive. The report, Medical Tourism Facts and Figures 2012, reveals that much medical tourism is regional or limited to domestic [...]
The medical tourism market is growing rapidly and appears to be recession proof, according to new research on tourism niches. A study from Global Industry Analysts a market research firm found that medical tourism is a sector that “continues to grow at a steady rate despite the financial crisis.” With this evidence it seems more [...]
The Canadian Medical Travel and Tourism Agency (a private company) announced the launch of Global Healthcare Connections to identify solutions for Canadians willing to travel abroad for medical and dental care. The new company has partnered with 44 hospitals and clinics in 14 countries to provide customers with alternatives to surgical and specialist wait times, [...]
Some medical tourists who went to India and Pakistan looking for cheap health procedures have come back with an unwanted souvenir: a drug-resistant strain of bacteria named New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase (better known as NDM-1). According to Medicinenet, NDM-1 bacteria usually cause urinary, wound and bloodstream infections. Symptoms include fever and fatigue. In terms of its [...]
A 2008 McKinsey report claimed the medical tourism industry could be worth as much as $100 billion by 2012. In some Asian hospitals, as many as 40-60% of patients are foreigners. This despite numerous ethical and practical concerns (not the least of which is determining whether any given doctor is qualified to do his job). [...]
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