by Denise

Why are so many people venturing abroad for their medical care? Why are expatriates returning to their homelands for medical care and treatment? Rising healthcare costs, uncertainty regarding Health Care reforms, and long wait times as well as limited options when it comes to techniques, methods and procedures to treat a wide variety of medical conditions that range from obesity and bariatric surgery to breast augmentation to sports training and rehabilitation, prompts individuals from around the world to travel abroad for their health care needs.

Expatriates from Japan, Thailand, Korea, and China are traveling to world-class facilities such as South Korea’s Wooridul Spine Care Hospital, while Albanians, Russians, Armenians, Georgians and those from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan are traveling to facilities in Croatia and Turkey.  North Americans are traveling to Mexico and South America in ever increasing numbers to receive affordable and quality cosmetic and plastic surgeon procedures, weight loss treatments, obesity and bariatric surgery treatments and dental care.

Citizens from France, England, Germany, Norway and Sweden are traveling to central European countries such as Poland, and Hungary for affordable medical care while South Africans increasingly travel to destinations such as India, Malaysia and Singapore for superlative, available, effective and affordable medical treatment.

This growing trend in International Medical Care, promoted by the Medical Tourism Board and Ministries of Health as well as medical tourism portals such as PlacidWay offer international patients a true choice in their healthcare options. Affordability, availability, quality, and effective care is available in medical fields from stem cell research and development to the latest in cardiac surgical procedures.

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by Denise

More expatriates are returning to their native countries for medical care. This trend is due in part because of increased quality of care in many countries, as well as the affordability of such care. 

Asians traveling to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia enjoy affordable state of the art and high-tech treatment and care for orthopedic surgical procedures, cardiac care, and vision care. Latin Americans are returning to Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina for cutting edge technology in cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, infertility treatments, and anti aging treatments and procedures. Eastern Europeans are traveling to destinations such as Poland, Croatia, Hungary, and Armenia as well as Russia for drug detox treatments, infertility treatments, and stem cell treatment and technologies.

Rising healthcare costs in the United States, Britain, Canada and France are compelling natives as well as foreign citizens to return to their homelands for such care, which utilizes highly trained physicians, world-class treatment and quality care that nevertheless is not burdened by high malpractice insurance costs, long wait times, and an increasingly disturbing trend by physicians and insurance companies in some countries to hesitate to take on patients diagnosed with chronic and long-term illnesses that drain resources, time, and manpower.

Information, education and resources offered to such expatriates enables educated and informed decisions regarding medical care, preventive medicine, and treatment of conditions ranging from cancer treatment to spine or knee surgery to stem cell treatments in foreign facilities. Destinations such as Wooridul Spine Center in South Korea, EmCell stem cell research in Ukraine and Ageless Wonders in Panama offer international travelers the best that medicine has to offer.

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by Denise

As we all know, the cost of medical procedures is rising at a dramatic rate within the United States. Medical malpractice insurance for physicians and surgeons has driven medical costs for consumers through the roof. So, it’s not surprising that people are fighting back, and in an unusual way. A growing trend called medical tourism finds more Americans seeking medical help outside of the country. 

 

Traveling to another country to have a wide variety of procedures done has grown increasingly popular as costs for procedures continue to cause financial hardship and strain. If you haven’t really seriously considered traveling to another country to have your procedure done, you should. Traveling outside of national borders saves patients thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars on various surgeries and medical procedures. In some cases, choosing to have surgery abroad costs about a tenth of what you’d pay for the same procedure in the U.S.

 

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Colorado, USA, offers medical travel and global medical tourism resources, information and facility descriptions and certification for international travelers seeking affordable yet quality medical care and services.

 

Surgical and medical facilities outside of the United States, including those in Asia, e.g., India, Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia, and North American cross border countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Latin America; and Eastern Block/European countries such as Hungary, Norway, Poland, lure growing numbers of medical tourists with the best trained physicians, higher service standards and huge savings.

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by Denise

According to the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, the coming years will see nearly 17,000,000 Americans venturing beyond domestic borders for medical and healthcare in India, Thailand, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Croatia, Russia, Armenia and dozens of other international destinations with growing reputations for providing some of the best medical and surgical care in the world.

 

International travelers heading to medical spa facilities and treatment centers may enjoy the benefits of:

 

·         Acupuncture

·         Biofeedback

·         Homeopathy

·         Cosmetic Treatments

* Botox injections

* Hair removal

* Chemical peels

* Laser skin treatments

* Dermabrasion

* Dermal fillers

* Anti aging and skin rejuvenation treatments

·         Wellness Treatments

* Executive Health Screening

·         Cosmetic Dental Services

* Teeth Whitening

Popular anti aging therapies, techniques and procedures include cosmetic and plastic surgeries, human growth hormone products, fat transfers, antiaging skin care products, antiaging medications and stem cell (rejuvenation and regeneration therapies)

 

Facilities such as Medical Poland in Bydgoszcz, Poland offer a plethora of cosmetic/plastic surgery treatments, a best radiology center and affordable medical treatment in Poland. Trident, in Rovinj, Croatia, offers the best in esthetic dentistry and Terme Selce is a world renowned medical spa that offers a stress management center Croatia is proud of.

 

International travelers may enjoy quality health care and precision at affordable prices and these days, who doesn’t need better prices? Foreign destinations offer consumers a choice of where they receive medical care, a truly borderless option for medical care now, and in the future.

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by Denise

Antiaging treatments today consist of both medical as well as natural treatments and therapies. Everything from the latest techniques in thread lift surgical procedures to fat transfers to products that include human growth hormones, sprays and releasers are up for grabs. Natural as well as not-so-natural treatments for skin care and therapies, techniques and procedures to tighten the skin, enhance appearance and reduce unsightly wrinkles encourage a multibillion dollar industry. In addition to the benefits of daily exercise, adequate hydration, a balanced and nutritious diet and “youth in a bottle,” some of the most popular antiaging treatments include:

• Cosmetic and plastic surgeries
• Human growth hormone products
• Fat transfers
• Antiaging skin care products
• Diets rich in antioxidants
• “Antiaging” medications

The cost of antiaging treatments depends on the approach as well as the type of product or service chosen by any given individual. Antiaging creams and shelf products may cost anywhere between $20 and $75 or more per bottle, while thread lift surgical procedures cost around $3,000-$5,000 in the United States. Anti-aging and cosmetic and plastic surgical treatments are generally not covered under health care policies for American citizens, which leads many to travel south of the border, or to exotic destinations in Europe or Asia for affordable yet quality antiaging treatments. Individuals traveling to India, Thailand, Argentina, Costa Rica or Brazil in addition to the facilities found throughout Poland, Turkey and the Ukraine may save hundreds to thousands of dollars on antiaging treatments, procedures and programs.

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by Denise

Yes, we’re all tightening our belts these days, and it’s easy to prioritize where money will go. Unfortunately, some individuals are making the decision to forgo medical and dental care in order to save a few bucks. However, use caution when making such decisions. Poor dental care can lead to a multitude of illnesses if not treated early.

 

On the other hand, other individuals are taking the economic downturn as opportunity to change career paths. Appearance and confidence says a lot to potential employers. Individuals less than pleased with their dental health are visiting dentists and receiving affordable dental treatment to enhance their chances of that coveted position.

 

Cosmetic dentistry can help repair and improve unsightly stains, brighten smiles, and repair and replace chipped or broken teeth. Cosmetic dentistry provides services such as:

 

·         Repairing rough spots or chips

·         Filling cavities

·         Filling gaps between teeth

·         Bleaching teeth for a whiter, brighter smile

·         Covering and protecting broken teeth with porcelain crowns

·         Improving dental health and function through bonding, bridges, and dental implants

 

Whether  you decide on dental whitening, orthodontics, or dental surgery, find the most affordable dental treatment you can. International facilities such as Bangkok Dental Image in Thailand, the Chavez Dental Care Clinic in Costa Rica and the ComplexMedica and Dental Travel Agency in Poland offer international patients the best dental care. Take advantage of certified, experienced and professional cosmetic dentists to make sure you start your new future with a winning smile.

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by Denise

State-of-the-art facilities, high standards in training and expertise, as well as Board certification from United States providers sets many at ease.  Some of the most popular destinations for medical tourism surgical procedures include Mexico, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore and India and location in Europe such as Croatia, Ukraine and Poland.

 

Medical technology as well as quality and standards of care in most countries around the world are on a level with those expected and demanded within the United States. The International Division of the Joint Commission, which accredits hospitals and facilities within the United States, also accredits facilities internationally. Many physicians who practice in European and Asian hospitals and medical centers have been trained and board-certified within the United States.

 

Mexico is a popular destination for dental care or plastic and cosmetic surgery. Benefit from expert and affordable medical treatments throughout Mexico. Many United States-based hospital corporations own medical hospitals not only in Mexico City, but along the United States border and in South American destinations such as Brazil and Costa Rica and Argentina.

 

A cardiac surgical procedure such as heart valve replacement or bypass can cost over $200,000. It is not difficult to wonder why a cardiac patient would be interested in traveling to facilities like Acibadem Healthcare Group in Turkey or the Jordan Hospital in Amman, Jordan, both JCI accredited heart care facilities that offer quality and expert care at prices that won’t leave you bankrupt for the rest of your life.

 

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by Denise

Looking for a brighter smile or straighter teeth? Cosmetic dentistry abroad is growing more popular by the day, especially as more Americans venture south of the border to take care of dental implant surgeries, dental bridge care and cosmetic implant dentistry or cosmetic laser treatments.

 

Traditional dental techniques as well as cosmetic dental procedures are becoming increasingly popular. Some of the most popular dental procedures include but are not limited to:

 

·         Root canal

·         Dental implants

·         Dentures

·         Bridges

·         Crowns

·         Orthodontics

·         Teeth whitening

·         Bonding

 

In the United States, dental implants can cost between $1,200 and $2,000. The cost of a crown will vary by the type of crown that is chosen, but may range between $800 and $1,000. Bonding can run between $300 and $600 a tooth.  Orthodontic procedures may range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000, sometimes more. Affordable cosmetic dentistry is available in Mexico, and in Latin American countries like Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Panama and Argentina, just to name a few of the fun, exotic and affordable destinations for anything from teeth whitening to orthodontic specialists.

 

Of course, dentistry abroad might also take you to destinations such as Turkey, Poland, Croatia, Thailand or India - the choice is yours - really! Today, medical dental tourism is growing, and individuals are free to choose the where and how - the only decision to really make is going to be narrowing down the great facilities available around the globe that offer accredited, expert and experienced affordable dental care.

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by Denise

This year, after a brief interruption of the World Medical Tourism in Global Health Congress in Monterrey, Mexico, canceled because of concerns regarding in the outbreak of swine flu, the second annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress will meet in Los Angeles, California in late October 2009.

The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress is a gathering of individuals in the healthcare field and health and wellness tourism industry hosted by the Medical Tourism Association. The second annual conference has plenty on their agenda, including defining and addressing the needs of international patients, marketing and promotion of foreign medical destinations to domestic and international insurance companies, enhancing hospital and clinic contracts, and ensuring the implementation of medical tourism options into United States-based health insurance plans, among many others.

Focus of the 2009 World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress offers reliable and up-to-date information regarding the effectiveness and quality of healthcare in international destinations as well as the availability of such care for international consumer and ex-pat patients. Offering solutions, destinations and hospitals for consumers as well as providing guidelines regarding patient perspective, accreditation, and quality issues will be discussed at this gathering of participants in the health care and health and wellness industry from around the world, including representatives attending from Latin American destinations such as Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica and Brazil, to growing medical tourism destinations in Europe including the Ukraine, Poland, Croatia and Turkey as well as familiar healthcare providers in Asia in locations such as Singapore, Thailand and India.

Procedures and methodologies in orthopedic, cardiac, obesity and cancer treatments are offered by international providers for a fraction of the cost of the same procedures in the U.S., Great Britain and Canada.

 

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by Denise

Medical tourism is growing increasingly popular with adults and seniors today. This field of health and wellness tourism has exploded because of rising medical care costs for dental care, vision care, laboratory tests, medical treatments and procedures for a multitude of conditions such as COPD, diabetes, heart care and other issues that commonly afflict today’s baby boomer generation. Finding and affording such medical care is becoming increasingly difficult for seniors today, due in part because of the faltering economy, but most commonly because pensions, Social Security and retirement funds are unable to keep up with healthcare costs.

 

To date, India is one of the most popular destinations for medical tourists because of their wide range of high quality yet low-cost procedures. Highly trained physicians and many hospitals within India such as the Artemis Health Institute offer services such as cancer treatment, bariatric procedures, orthopedic knee surgery, obesity and weight loss care and ophthalmology specialists that may be bundled into package deals.

 

Singapore enjoys high-quality hospitals accredited by the JCI, such as the National Heart Center that offers cardiac care in angiography, heart valve surgery and other thoracic care. Thailand rivals India in quality and pricing structures and has long been known as the ultimate destination for world-class private healthcare facilities and highly trained surgical staff.

 

Facilities in Latin American countries are well known for being able to provide high quality dental work, and prices there are one third to one half lower than those found in the United States. Northern Europe, as well as Western European countries such as Hungary, Germany, and Poland. Today’s baby boomers want excellent and affordable health care. They’re crossing borders to meet their needs.

 

 

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