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Tourism
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Medical Tourism is rapidly growing practice of traveling to another country to obtain medical care, dentistry and surgical procedures. This also includes the leisure aspects typically associated with travel and tourism. Medical Tourism is a very old concept dating back to thousands of years. More and more individuals in the western countries are taking advantage of this popular alternative for health care needs.
Cost Savings
High Quality Care
Insurance Excluded Treatments
Speciality Treatments
Minimum Waiting Periods
New Country, New Experience!
Cost Savings
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The single most reason why many people travel around the globe for medical treatment is due to the huge cost savings. Depending upon the type of treatment, the country of choice, the uninsured, and the underinsured and elective care patients can save up to 70% in savings over the cost in US. A sample of cost savings for different procedures are shown below:
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| Procedures |
U.S. Insurer's cost |
U.S. Retail price |
India |
Thailand | Singapore |
| Angioplasty |
$25,704 - $37,128 |
$57,262 - $82,711 |
$11,000 |
$13,000 |
$13,000 |
| Gastric bypass |
$27,717 - $40,035 |
$27,717 - $40,035 |
$11,00 |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
| Heart bypass |
$54,741 - $79,071 |
$122,424 - $176,835 |
$10,000 |
$12,000 |
$20,000 |
| Heart-valve replacement |
$71,401 - $103,136 |
$159,326 - $230,138 |
$9500 |
$10500 |
$13000 |
| Hip replacement |
$18,281 - $26,407 |
$43,780 - $63,238 |
$9,500 |
$10,500 |
$13,000 |
| Hysterectomy |
$9,591 - $13,854 |
$20,416 - $29,489 |
$2,900 |
$4,500 |
$8,000 |
| Knee Replacement |
$17,627 - $25,462 |
$40,640 - $58,702 |
$8,500 |
$10,000 |
$13,000 |
| Mastectomy |
$9,774 - $14,118 |
$23,709 - $34,246 |
$7,500 |
$12,000 |
$12,400 |
| Spinal fusion |
$25,302 - $36,547 |
$62,778 - $90,679 |
$5,500 |
$7,000 |
$9,000 |
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High Quality Care
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The hospitals that we have partnered have JCI accreditation or are in the process of getting this accreditation. They have high level of standards and criteria in the way they treat their patients. Most of their physicians are educated in UK or US and are board certified. In addition to the best treatment, these hospitals cater professionalism, hospitality, cleanliness and safety. In fact, Veteran travelers know that the hospitals, equipments, instrumentation, and customer services in these treatment centers are in par with US based hospitals. Moreover, countries like India and Thailand are pumping billions of dollars to promote Medical Tourism to International patients, focusing mainly on high quality care.
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Insurance Excluded Treatments
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We know that even the best insurances in US exclude a variety of treatments and procedures. The policyholder has to pay these from the out-of-pocket expenses. Most policies do not cover treatments such as cosmetic surgeries, dental implants, vision treatments (Lasik), infertility procedures, weight loss, rehabilitation programs, prosthetics, etc. Even if the policy allows such treatments, many place restrictions on prescriptions, pre-existing conditions, post-operative care and congenital disorders. Due to these reasons many Americans are flying abroad to have their treatments done at a fraction of the cost when compared to US.
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Speciality Treatments
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There are very few procedures that are not allowed in US, either the congress has not allowed them or it is still in testing and clinical trials stage. For such procedures and treatments, Medical Tourism is a viable option.
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Minimum Waiting Periods
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There have been several instances both in US and other western countries that a patient has to wait for along with their growing problem, before they get a transplant. This is very common for war veterans who are covered under Veterans Administration Act. For such procedures and treatments Medical Tourism offers the best choice.
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New Country, New Experience!
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While traveling abroad for Medical treatments could be challenging, many feel the displeasure of the hostile and sterile environments that they encounter in US hospitals. For some, exploring new culture, new country is often interesting than feeling it as a worrisome and tedious process.
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