In Europe, the medical travel market has grown exponentially in recent years and many European countries are gradually becoming key players in the industry.
I have been fortunate to have had a long career. My previous roles as COO of The Joint Commission and President and CEO of Joint Commission International provided a strong foundation in understanding the need for input and feedback of multiple stakeholders in the development of standards.
Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes constitute the commonest causes of employee absenteeism. Presenteeism, and reduced work performance can be minimized if employers can play a good role in preventing these diseases.
Genomic medicine, also known by name like personalized medicine, precision medicine, stratified medicine emerged two decades back. It has led to the development of cutting-edge drug therapies that simplify the treatment of various diseases.
Calais hospital struck a deal with the UK's National Health Service to receive British patients for elective surgical treatment. One out of every 14 patients benefitted from the partnership recounts his experience with the endless wait for surgery.
Greece is hosting the European Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress to be held in Athens from May 14th to 15th, 2018. Greece is considered a safe travel destination and the beauty of the country's landscape makes it a choice spot.
Recently, the medical travel industry has become increasingly more competitive as healthcare consumers become more informed. To attract medical travelers Healthcare providers building a global brand must differentiate their services through care and excellence.
Jonathan Edelheit sat with Cigna International's Jai Verma to discuss Cigna's B2G initiative, role in expanding medical tourism. He explained how governments and insurance companies can collaborate to improve the healthcare received by medical travelers.
One in every three deaths in the U.S. is due to cardiovascular disease and one in every six dollars on healthcare is spent. Cardiovascular disease can be prevented in many cases as scientists and researchers have come up with cutting-edge technologies.
As technology is witnessing transformation these days, medicine is not far behind from the revolution of adopting the technology. The US FDA approved the first artificial pancreas which works in the same way like monitoring blood sugar, supplying insulin.
With increasing healthcare cost in the U.S. citizens are searching for spots outside the country for quality affordable treatment. Medical procedures like cosmetic surgery, dental work, orthopedic surgery can be availed at affordable rates and high quality.
Genomic medicine contributed enormously to medical science in the field of oncology, pharmacology, infectious disease, and diagnosis. Genomics has paved a way for precision medicine, also called individualized medicine which saves huge money for patients.
Jonathan Edelheit, Principal and Founder of Global healthcare Resources interviewed Cigna International's Jai Verma. They discussed Cigna's B2G initiatives, role in expanding medical tourism and how governments and insurance companies are collaborating.
Renée-Marie Stephano, CEO of Global Healthcare Resources sat down with Laurent Pochat Cottilloux, Global Head of Health for AXA. They talked about the global reinsurance market and how the market is changing, technology's role in developing future programs.
The challenges to the healthcare industry from the perspective of the Global healthcare accreditation program offering some insights. Our surveyors, leadership team, and consultants traveled to many corners of the globe to engage with stakeholders.
Healthcare startups from across the world gathered in the Los Angeles Convention center for the employer healthcare and benefits. The competition brought together eleven startups from across the world to compete to possess the most disruptive products.
Travelers and tourists are using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a form of payment for flights, hotel reservations, transportation. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that operate independently of a central financial institution and encryption method.
Miami is consistently a popular destination for tourists, and with its exciting nightlife, beautiful beaches and fantastic weather. The definition of birth tourism involves travel to another country for the express purpose of giving birth there.
Whether it be eating healthier, getting in shape or dropping an unhealthy habit, one thing is for sure sticking to a resolution. lack of a clear goal, failing to plan, and not tracking progress are some common reasons for failed resolutions.
Medical tourism is a huge industry with a lot of potentials to grow by 25 percent every year for the next ten years or more. Foreign investment has grown significantly and it paved the way for private health cities to emerge as a perfect treatment spot.
