The Olympics and Euro 2012 health tips
Many people will be travelling to two major sporting events being held in Europe this summer. The Olympic Games in London this August and the UEFA Football Championships being held… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
Know the alcohol limits for your country
Research carried out by the University of Sussex, England looked at young people’s knowledge of safe guidelines for alcohol consumption. The study found that less than half were able to… Read more »
Medical tourism surge sees more countries entering the market
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… Read more »
Do you know the European emergency number?
According to a recent survey by Eurobarometer 74% of Europeans don’t know what number to call in an emergency. Only a quarter of participants knew 112 was a number they… Read more »
4 health insurance tips to remember before moving abroad
Making sure you have the best value international health policy before moving abroad can take a lot of research. But there are a few other questions you need to ask… Read more »
Half of expats plan for extreme sports
More than half of people moving abroad plan to do some kind of extreme sports in their new country, a recent poll has revealed. According to Medicare International’s ongoing survey,… Read more »
Expats should chose communities with small businesses
Sociologists at Louisiana State and Baylor Universities have found that areas with a high concentration of locally owned businesses have healthier populations – with lower rates of obesity, diabetes and… Read more »
Spanish hospitals charge “tourist rates” to expats
Spanish hospitals are among the biggest offenders for overcharging expat patients, according to an industry watchdog. Carl Carter, chairman of the Association of International Medical Insurance Providers (AIMIP), claims expats… Read more »
Life insurance hard to sell to expats
The increased cost of international life insurance policies means many expats are going without. According to Health Insurance Magazine critical insurance cover and other protection policies, such as life insurance, become… Read more »
Expats at risk with no travel insurance
Industry insiders claim many expats don’t take out travel insurance when they go on holiday. Most expats are aware of making sure they are covered by health insurance when living… Read more »