Medical Tourism
Companion Global Health Care Welcomes Anadolu Dental Clinic to NetworkMedical travel facilitator Companion Global Healthcare Inc. announces that The Dental Clinic at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, Turkey, has joined its network of international dental clinics
Add Medical Travel Benefit Any TimeThe current downturn in the U.S. economy is an ideal time for employers to consider adding an international medical travel benefit to their health plans.
Companies Face Worker, Health Care Challenges as Millennium Closes Overall Outlook for 2010
Savings Draw Consumers In, but Provider Buy-in LackingOutbound medical tourism could reach upwards of 1.6 million patients by 2012.
Infusing Medical Tourism into Corporate AmericaEmployers understand the fiscal benefits of medical tourism and are incorporating coverage into employee's limited medical plans.
Medical Tourism Congress in Los Angeles a Huge SuccessThe Medical Tourism Association's 2nd annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress (http://www.medicaltourismcongress.com/) was held in Los Angeles this past week and achieved great success.
MedEvac Foundation International Is Established To Advance Medical Transport WorldwideFormer Foundation for Air-Medical Research and Education (FARE) is renamed to reflect organization’s increased global involvement and influence
BridgeHealth Medical Cites Medical Travel as Highly Attractive Option for Surgery Management Under HHealth care reform proposals raise focus on quality and value, positioning medical travel as ideal solution for employers and individuals
New Policies Protect Employers, Workers Who Choose Global Health CareAmid rising health care costs, U.S. companies increasingly are weighing the money-saving benefits of including international medical travel coverage in their employee health plans.
Where Medical Travel Will Take Us in 2009 A look at the coming trends of this emerging health benefit option
Puerto Rico's HIMAHEALTH Now an Option in U.S. Health CareHIMAHEALTH offers cutting edge medical technology and expertise to U.S. patients for 50 to 70 percent less
Jackson International implements innovative services for patients and their primary care physicians Through an alliance with MedicaView, Jackson International will provide online resources for patients and their families traveling to Miami for complex medical and surgical procedures. These tools permit their affiliate physician access to medical records and information with the patients consent, to better provide continuity of care for them.
Us-Based Company Launches Singapore Doctor Search Site For Medical TravelersAimed at attracting more Americans to Singapore for medical treatment, this unique search engine helps users find specific specialists, review their credentials and request consultations, all with a few clicks.
Veiovis Launches Medical Tourism Web PortalVeiovis Launches Medical Tourism Web Portal
BridgeHealth Medical Announces Its US Domestic Network for Medical Travel:Employers, Health Plans Access High Quality, Cost Effective Hospitals and Providers
New Research from EBRI: Many Support Lower Cost Sharing to Change Health Care System Use Many Americans support the use of lower cost sharing as an incentive to change the way individuals use the health care system
FieldMedia Announces Convergence of Successful Web Communities With Launch of EmployersWeb.comMedical Tourism: Consumers in Search of ValueProduced by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions
International Medical Tourism is on the RiseMore Americans than ever are traveling abroad for medical treatment, according to a study released by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.
Healthbase Collaborates with WellPoint to Bring Affordable Medical Tourism SolutionsHealthbase collaborates with WellPoint to bring affordable healthcare benefits to Americans through an international medical tourism pilot program. Members will now have more choices regarding where to receive care and a greater involvement in the care they receive.
Medical Tourism: Emerging Phenomenon in Health Care IndustryDramatically rising U.S. health care costs are prompting many consumers to consider outbound medical tourism as a viable care option.
Health consumerism Health consumerism is a movement which advocates patients’ involvement in their own health care decisions.
World Alliance for Patient SafetyIn October 2004 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the World Alliance for Patient Safety in response to a World Health Assembly Resolution (2002) urging WHO and Member States to pay the closest possible attention to the problem of patient safety.
Joint Commission International (JTI)The Joint Commission (International) is a private sector United States-based non-profit organization. It is the best known of a large number of active healthcare accreditation groups in the USA
Medical tourismMedical tourism is the rapidly-growing practice of traveling across international borders to obtain health care.
AccreditationAccreditation is a process in which is certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented.
URAC, formerly known as the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, is a nonprofit organization promoting healthcare quality by accrediting healthcare organizations.
WellPoint Introduces International Medical Tourism Pilot Program Global Health Care Partnership with Serigraph, Inc. Reduces Costs for Members Undergoing Elective Procedures in India
Medical Tourism: Implications for Participants in the US Health Care SystemThe purpose of this white paper, published in October 2007, is to lay out the issues that US players should begin addressing now and to provide the context in which to evaluate them.
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Medical Tourism Accreditation ProgramThe Medical Tourism Association has launched “accreditation” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to better surgical outcomes for those patients.
Medical Tourism Conference Features Largest Exhibit HallThe 2nd World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which takes place October 26th – 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles California will feature the largest medical tourism and health tourism exhibition hall in the industry.
Employers Embrace New Zealand as Medical Travel Destination of Choice:Clean, Green, and Politcally Safe - New Zealand is taking center stage for many employers.
A Bill of Rights is the First Step in Medical TourismBridgeHealth International Inc. has created a Clients’ and Traveling Patients’ Bill Of Rights
Quality, Safety, and Accreditation Drives Globalization of Health CareBy Laura Carabello of Medical Travel Today and Your Medical Travel
Advanced Hip Resurfacing in India Keeps U.S. Patients ActiveBy Dr. Sebastien Diaz, Medical Director, Star Hospitals
September 2008
India is rapidly becoming a popular destination for orthopedic procedures such as hip resurfacing surgery—a much sought-after alternative to total hip replacement.
International Benefit Options: Offering World-Class Health Care at Significant SavingsBy Bruce Barwick, Chief Executive Officer & Tom Johnsrud, Executive Vice President, Trigram America
September 2008
Trends in Medical Travel SolutionsBy Laura Carabello of Medical Travel Today and Your Medical Travel
Medical Travel Today is pleased to provide expert content for this special supplement focusing on issues in medical tourism that impact employers and other benefits payers.
2008 CDHC Superstar Awards: Pioneers in CDHC We've awarded top innovators in health care these coveted honors for excellence and innovation in the rapidly changing world of CDHC. Read about these outstanding companies and the people at their helm as they lead the way with innovative plan design, implementation, and leadership. Inside are the profiles of the winners and finalists in each of the 8 categories.
International Medical Care is Becoming an Option for EmployersThe number of people in the United States traveling overseas for health care is rising steadily, climbing to between
600,000 and 1 million last year, according to estimates. Patients are exploring overseas options for non-emergent but
medically necessary surgeries such as heart valve replacement, angioplasty, hip and knee replacement, hysterectomy and others.
Accreditation Standards for Hospitals Around the Globe Medtral New Zealand launches new hospital accreditatioin guidelines