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In the last three years, I have traveled to 30 countries within the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia to understand healthcare scenarios in each country. The result is obvious that unequal economy, unequal care, unequal health spending and unequal healthcare services bring nothing but unequal challenges for each country.

On the whole, people are healthier, wealthier and live longer today than 30 years ago. There have been significant improvements in access to water, sanitation, communicable diseases and antenatal care. There have never been more resources available for health than now. However, there are other trends that must not be ignored. First, the substantial progress in health over recent decades has been deeply unequal, with convergence towards improved health in a large part of the world, but at the same time, a considerable number of countries are increasingly lagging behind or losing ground, as reported by the World Health Organization.

The healthcare system worldwide is observing significant issues arising from a shift in diseases, an increase of non-communicable and chronic disorders, Baby Boomers and an aging population, a fragmented healthcare system, commercialization of healthcare and increases in the cost of care while countries are facing a shrinking healthcare budget. Moreover, there is very little anticipation and slow response by authorities to tackle such challenges. Many government bodies are engaged in the management of diseases, and are not at all close to the prevention programs, which presents a major problem.

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Morever, in this guidebook, we have discussed about Healthcare system in 50 countries and quality of healthcare, soon we will put information about healthcare crises in each country.


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Wednesday
Feb092011

Healthcare in Colombia

Excerpts from Dr Prem's Guidebook - Medical Tourism.

Healthcare System in Colombia

The health care system in Colombia is comprised of three distinct sectors:  The public, private and ISS (Social Security Institute). Even though over 80% of the citizens had access to some form of healthcare, it seems that the private sector was the most influential of all sectors as it delivered maximum care to the citizens of the country. Along with healthcare reform in Colombia came the added emphasis of preventing diseases. This was eminent through the health promotion institutes located around the country.

There is a growing disparity in access to healthcare for those individuals residing in rural areas as compared to the urbanized cities. The main cities of Bogota, Medellin and Cali had 95% coverage compared to marginal access in the rural areas.

 

Quality of Healthcare in Colombia               

Despite the disparity of healthcare in the region, the urbanized cities of Colombia offer state-of-the-art facilities for any foreign patients or for those that can afford it. Still being significantly cheaper than other developed country, Colombia provides medical tourists and citizens with some of the best healthcare seen in South America.

To further demonstrate the ability to compete with Brazil, its neighboring medical tourism destination, Colombia has attempted to begin accrediting its healthcare facility. Until now, they have two accredited hospitals in the country and have plans of further proving its commitment to quality and excellent health care services. 

Do not copy. Content Protected by Smart software. Excerpts from Dr Prem's Guidebook - Global Healthcare. | Note: Medical Tourism is often interchanged with the terms 'Medical Travel' 'Health Travel' 'Healthcare Travel' 'Health Tourism' 'Cross Border Healthcare' 'Wellness Tourism' and 'Global Healthcare'. Read more about these terms in guidebook.

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