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Topic : Catering to The Global Patient
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Started by : Aloke Paul, General Practitioner, Apollo Group   10 15 2008 06:35:11 +0000
Industry : HospitalsFunctional Area : Executive Education(Personal Interests)
Activity:  36 views;  last activity : 07 06 2010 20:18:09 +0000

Medical tourism is something of a misnomer, often leading patients to emphasize the recreational more than the procedural in their quest for medical care abroad. Lets discuss the reasons why one should think of when traveling for medical care

 
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idea posted by Aloke Paul General Practitioner, Apollo Group
I think most people like to get the most for their money. The single biggest reason Americans travel to other countries for medical treatment is the opportunity to save money. Depending upon the country and type of treatment, uninsured and underinsured patients, as well as those seeking elective care, can realize 15 to 85 percent savings over the cost of treatment in the United States.
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by Nasim VP, Product/Brand Manager, Virtus  | 10 16 2008 11:37:57 +0000

The case is different in the Middle East. Majority of the Arabs travel abroad for treatment due to non availability of quality  healthcare facilities.They are willing to spend for quality.

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idea posted by Ahmed Sultan, ITC Airline Consultant

If the quality of medical service is guaranteed, combing both tourism and fulfilling medical (or health) need might be a good idea.

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idea posted by Shashikant Rajak Senior Consultant, Technozone consultancy ltd
Well i believe that  health travelers know that facilities in centers abroad often equal or exceed those found in their home country.The best part is that Governments of countries such as India have poured billions of dollars into improving their health care systems, which are now aggressively catering to the international health traveler. VIP waiting lounges, deluxe hospital suites, and staffed recuperation resorts are common amenities, along with free transportation to and from airports, low-cost meal plans for companions, and discounted hotels affiliated with the hospital are just some of them.
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