Medical Tourism News

Bulgaria- another future medical tourist destination.

Bulgaria is among the countries that can provide low-cost medical services and health professionals with considerable experience, which can turn it into an attractive tourist destination, a new study… View »

Telehealth Market To Hit $6.28 Billion By 2020.

The global telehealth market is headed for explosive growth over the next decade, according to a new report from InMedica, a division of IMS Research. The main reasons are increasing disease prevalen… View »

Outsourcing Medicine: The Expanding Field of Medical Tourism.

In a country where 62% of all bankruptcies are the result of skyrocketing healthcare bills, it’s clear that the U.S. has a healthcare expenses problem [1]. Combine that with some of the worst mortali… View »

Medical Tourism: Dangers and Disadvantages.

Medical tourism has been a great trend which has accorded benefits and advantages galore to patients from all over the world. In fact, medical tourism has been a blessing for patients who cannot affo… View »

NIGERIA: Nigerian government acts to stop medical tourism.

If Nigerians who travel abroad for medical services can stay and be treated at home, US$200 million, a substantial sum compared to the national health budget, could be saved annually. This estimate i… View »

INDIA: Medvarsity launches medical tourism certification training course.

On the basis that medical tourism in India is at an all time high and will grow over the next few years, Medvarsity has launched a certification course in medical tourism. Medvarsity, in collaboratio… View »

Gap years for grown ups boost travel insurance claims.

Medical expenses claims on travel insurance policies have nearly quadrupled in recent years because larger numbers of older people are enjoying exotic holidays or 'a gap year for grown-ups'.   A… View »

Spine Surgery in India –Treatment for Nigerian suffering from back and neck pain.

Medical tourism provides Spine Surgery in India with excellent medical facilities. The reason Spine Surgery in India is becoming the favorable destination among Nigerian is because of the quality of… View »

Health tourism and liver transportation services.

What else could an Indonesian doctor say after listening to speakers from more advanced countries proudly promoting their hospital services and the progress of health care in their countries.  … View »

Turkey: Medical Tourism Booming, Offering “Sun and Surgery”

Tourists don’t just come to Turkey for the sun and the sights. Hundreds of thousands of foreign patients each year are now traveling to receive treatment in private hospitals in Istanbul and other Tu… View »

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Medical Tourism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

Medical tourism is not something that has begun just recently. Earlier too people used to travel long distances for health. However, its conceptualization is new and so is its wide acceptance and pop… View »

Medical Tourism in Mexico is increasing.

Medical tourism in Mexico is particularly popular with people from the US and Canada due to the close proximity of the country. When visiting another country for medical treatment it is vital for the… View »

International medical insurance, as necessary to conduct a medical tourism

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India for a price effective kidney stone surgery.

Kidney Stone Surgery in India can cure of all Kidney stones that have created trouble in the Urinary System. Medically advanced hospitals of Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad are providing saf… View »

Benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment.

In the field of medical tourism, ayurveda is one of the most sought after of all the alternative therapies on offer around the world. With different modes of treatments, Ayurvedic healers seek to att… View »

Saakashvili wants to develop "medical tourism" in Georgia.

According to the Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili, the country's medical services should be accessible to all citizens and attractive for foreigners. As reported by "Georgia-News", this is wha… View »

Inflow of medical tourists in India is likely to cross 32 lakh by 2015.

Growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40 per cent, the inflow of medical tourists in India is likely to cross 32 lakh by 2015 from the current level of 8.5 lakh and will not only earn… View »

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MALAYSIA: Partnership with airline to boost medical tourism.

MASholidays, the travel arm of Malaysia Airlines is expanding its health screening packages currently offered to customers through an existing collaboration with HSC Medical Center, a diagnostic cent… View »

KENYA: Realistic hopes of becoming a medical tourism destination.

The Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi is hopeful of becoming a medical tourism destination, despite price increases in Kenya’s top hospitals of up to 40% in 4 months, recent publicity surroundi… View »

Medical tourism to get boost in BRIDGETOWN.

BRIDGETOWN - Health Minister Donville Inniss says a new private hospital earmarked for Barbados will provide a much needed injection for the country’s medical tourism drive. The $160 million private… View »

Rural, medical tourism high on State’s priority-Tamilnadu.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s tourism is poised to offer visiting foreigners a chance to really experience the state’s culture though the new Rural Tourism scheme, said State Minister for Tourism, S Gokula I… View »

Orthopedic Surgery In India for Nigerian Patients.

Orthopedic surgery in India is now being provided to the patients from all over the world with latest facilities and globally benchmarked healthcare services administered by best orthopedic surgeons… View »

TMC Life Science targets medical tourism.

PETALING JAYA: TMC Life Sciences Bhd is targeting medical tourism to be a major contributor its revenue in the next three years as it seeks to become profitable, its chief executive officer Francis L… View »

International medical insurance, as necessary to conduct a medical tourism.

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The Indian medical tourism market is growing at an excellent rate and currently witnessing a high inflow of international patients.

The Indian medical tourism market is growing at an excellent rate and currently witnessing a high inflow of international patients who come to India for medical treatments due to the country’s lower… View »

Hospital Information Systems Encouraging Medical Tourism.

(openPR) - London, UK, August 26, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Hospital Information Systems (HIS) mar… View »

Knee replacement surgery using iPod Touch by Mumbai surgeon.

This one's an instance of sheer brilliance, and it has happened right here in Mumbai. A Mumbai surgeon, practicing at Breach Candy Hospital has managed to pull off an unimaginable feat. Together with… View »

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Thailand Surrogacy - A Better Choice Than India.

Ifyou are reading this article, you have undoubtedly researched surrogacy and have exhausted your efforts in finding a good place to do surrogacy. Have you ever thought of Thailand? Thailand is an ex… View »

International medical insurance, as necessary to conduct a medical tourism.

For some women have breasts that large and attractive, of course, increase self-confidence. Not only among artists, but the general public who are concerned with appearance, they will seek how to cre… View »

The Indian medical tourism market is growing at an excellent rate and currently witnessing a high inflow of international patients.

The Indian medical tourism market is growing at an excellent rate and currently witnessing a high inflow of international patients who come to India for medical treatments due to the country’s lower… View »

Hospital Information Systems Encouraging Medical Tourism.

(openPR) - London, UK, August 26, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Hospital Information Systems (HIS) mar… View »

Knee replacement surgery using iPod Touch by Mumbai surgeon.

This one's an instance of sheer brilliance, and it has happened right here in Mumbai. A Mumbai surgeon, practicing at Breach Candy Hospital has managed to pull off an unimaginable feat. Together with… View »

The Medical Tourism Association Gets Social with the Medical Tourism Community.

West Palm Beach, FL, September 03, 2011 --(PR.com)-- As a global leader, the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) has been an early and eager adopter of social media. These tools have enabled the Medica… View »

Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth.

Noida, UP -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2011 -- According to our new report, “Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth”, India is one of the fast emerging healthcare markets across the globe, mainly driven… View »

Chennai dental chain to go pan-India, expand into Ethiopia.

VV Dentistree, a well known chain of dental hospitals based here, plans to expand pan-India, target the $1-billion dental tourism market from abroad and manage a four-chair specialised department in… View »

Ayurveda is one of the most sought after of all the alternative therapies on offer around the world.

In the field of medical tourism, ayurveda is one of the most sought after of all the alternative therapies on offer around the world. With different modes of treatments, Ayurvedic healers seek to att… View »

India-one of the best option for surrogacy.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Republic of (Free-Press-Release.com) September 2, 2011 -- In many parts of the world, commercial surrogacy has been banned.But in jurisdictions where it is… View »

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About 40,000 foreign patients were treated at the Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)

As part of Medical Tourism, about 40,000 foreign patients were treated at the Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) last year, KIMS CMD Dr M I Sahadulla said here today. Addressing a… View »

Take the medical vacation you never thought you could afford says Jonathan - CEO of Medical Tourism Association

From $20,000 contouring surgery in Poland to facial restructuring in China at a 7-star medical spa, cosmetic surgery services and luxury medical tourism are gaining in popularity across the globe. &n… View »

U.S. Medical Tourism Company Targets Canadians.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, August 30, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Medical Tourism Arizona LLC announced today a new program to help Canadians who are seeking high quality but inexpensive hip and knee replacement… View »

Top Cosmetic Surgeons And Best Cosmetic Hospitals India Gaining Demand.

Best Cosmetic surgery hospitals in India consists of some of the best cosmetic surgeons having specializations in their fields to provide the most effective treatment to the patie… View »

With factors like improving healthcare infrastructure and increasing spending, the healthcare industry in India will grow at a CAGR of 21% during 2011-2013.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOIDA, U.P, India, Republic of (Free-Press-Release.com) August 30, 2011 -- According to our new report, “Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth”, India is one… View »

The medical tourism sector is still witnessing a drop in revenues due to the loss of patients from Yemen and Libya.

AMMAN - The medical tourism sector is still witnessing a drop in revenues due to the loss of patients, particularly from two major traditional markets: Yemen and Libya.   According to Awni Bashi… View »

With prices rising, fewer health insurance options.

Alane Basco, from Poulsbo, Wa., lost her job in 2008 and was on her husband’s insurance plan until he switched to a new employer who didn’t offer health coverage. She was on COBRA through his old com… View »

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Medical tourism set to grow, says expert.

India has emerged as a key destination for medical travellers and the industry is set to more than double in the next four years, according to market estimates. “We are flooded with inquiries from th… View »

Skin cancer drug raises questions for insurers.

Patients with advanced skin cancer whose treatment is not working will now have another option to try, but it is not yet routinely available on the NHS and may not be funded by all private medical in… View »

International medical insurance companies are joining forces in the fight against overcharging and scams.

One might suppose that the more insurance companies there are in a particular market, the better for the buyer. It’s simple economics. Competition keeps down prices. However, an insurer can be acting… View »

Medical tourism industry in India is anticipated to reach around 3.85 Billion by 2014.

Medical tourism industry in India is anticipated to reach around 3.85 Billion by 2014, growing at a CAGR of around 27% during 2011-2014, acknowledged RNCOS in its latest research report.   The m… View »

Local Pre and Post Surgery Testing Available for Medical Tourism Patients.

ANY LAB TEST NOW® is pleased to announce its partnership with Cambria Health Care, Inc. to provide pre-surgery and post-procedure lab tests for patients accessing affordable, quality healthcare throu… View »

Asian medical tourism sector has been witnessing a fast growth in terms of revenue generation and tourists.

NOIDA, U.P, India, Republic of (Free-Press-Release.com) August 18, 2011 -- According to our latest report, “Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)”, the Asian medical tourism secto… View »

Asian medical tourism sector has been witnessing a fast growth in terms of revenue generation and tourists.

NOIDA, U.P, India, Republic of (Free-Press-Release.com) August 18, 2011 -- According to our latest report, “Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)”, the Asian medical tourism secto… View »

Medical Tourism Market in India 2011.

Aug 18, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Medical Tourism Market in India 2011" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets… View »

Asia's center for medical tourism and alternative medicine-Bangkok.

Bangkok has made Thailand one of the most visited countries in the Southeast Asia. The tourism of the city is currently on the rise due to many tourists' destinations and activities that is available… View »

Why UK patients travel for infertility treatment abroad?

  Cross border fertility treatment is one of the fastest growing areas of medical travel but has often been the subject of controversy and media conjecture, Lorraine Culley, Professor of Social… 

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Biometrics technology locks up Children's Clinics patient data while cutting down on password-reset requests.

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services has rolled out DigitalPersona Pro data protection and access security software and U.are.U fingerprint readers to prevent unauthorized access to patient… View »

A recently released report by Technavio reveals that the Global Hospital Information Systems (HIS) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13 percent.

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 26, 2011 - London, UK -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Hospital Inf… View »

India is likely to reach 3.2 million by 2015 from the current 850,000 if it continues to grow at the current compounded annual growth rate of 40%.

The number of medical tourists in India is likely to reach 3.2 million by 2015 from the current 850,000 if it continues to grow at the current compounded annual growth rate of 40%, suggests a report… View »

Arabian Travel Market has revealed its plan to introduce a dedicated pavilion for the medical tourism sector at the 2011.

According to consultants McKinsey and Company, global healthcare tourism will be worth $100 billion by 2012. In a recent survey published by Dr. Prem Jagyasi, 35 countries were recognised as healthca… View »

Medical Tourism: Bargain Plastic Surgery on the Luxe.

From $20,000 contouring surgery in Poland to facial restructuring in China at a 7-star medical spa, cosmetic surgery services and luxury medical tourism are gaining in popularity across the globe. &n… View »

36.000 people coming to Costa Rica each year in search of an "aesthetic touch up" or treatment for an illness or disease.

Medical Tourism generates some us$288 million dollars in revenue annually, representing 1.23% of the Gross Domestic Production of the country. Plastic Surgeon, and advisor to the Instituto Costarri… View »

City's New Benefit: 'Medical Tourism'.

If your summer vacation is over, you may be thinking of your next trip to a sunny clime. There's a new way to get it for free. Become friends with a Hartford city employee, preferably one in need of… View »

Insurance cover is available for chronic disease.

Are you suffering from diabetes, arthritis or any other chronic disease and opting for ancient forms of medicine? The good news is insurance cover is available for such patie… View »

The spa industry is booming, particularly in China and India, as more men and aging boomers seek pain relief as well as relaxing and luxury treatments, including $1,250 facials.

The spa industry is booming, particularly in China and India, as more men and aging boomers seek pain relief as well as relaxing and luxury treatments, including $1,250 facials.   &nbs… View »

Asian medical tourism sector has been witnessing a fast growth in terms of revenue generation and tourists since the past few years.

Noida, UP -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/22/2011 -- According to our latest report, “Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)”, the Asian medical tourism sector has been witnessing a fast growth in terms of rev… View »