In a report issued by VISA and Oxford Economics, the Medical Tourism industry was valued at a staggering USD 100 billion. For years the medical travel industry seemed undervalued, yet VISA’s report accounts for growth factors.
The Mexican healthcare system has many challenges to overcome in order to become a truly sustainable sector. Low patient-to-doctor ratios and exorbitant out-of-pocket spending by consumers reflects problems in the system.
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ABISAAfter six years in power, David Cameron, British Prime Minister announced his resignation after the United Kingdom voted to leave. The Huffington Post reported that, Cameron will stay in power until October when a new leader can step in.
When it comes to international work, study or travel, it's important to be protected around the clock and around the world. Individuals and families have to be able to afford adequate and timely medical help – no matter whether they are traveling or studying.
Healthcare management leaders face many complex issues on a daily basis and can quickly taxed when analyzing various strategies. Healthcare improvement is a priority among a vast number of healthcare services providers and facilities around the globe.
To raise awareness worldwide of the benefits of yoga, the United Nations proclaimed June 21st as International Yoga Day. The very fact that the UN has declared it as International Yoga Day means India has gifted yoga to the world.
Medical travel facilitators routinely engage in contractual relationships with a variety of health plans, employers, in-country patient. These contractual arrangements should be memorialized in a written agreement signed by the parties.
Gone are the days when the term medical tourism is used together with surgery, the definition of medical tourism has expanded. Patients needn't leave the country to be a medical tourist as recent form of health travel is called domestic medical tourism.
The 9th WMT & GHC taking place in Washington D.C. offers a variety of ways to authenticate yourself and your company. The Medical Tourism Association offers a number of programs, blogs, membership opportunities and more that helps in getting name recognized.
Top women in the medical industry discussed the role of data and the importance of human interaction in medical marketing. The focus of discussion was the use of data and its importance in creating a lasting change in a population.
The MTA with ASIB Europe has developed the first Executive Market Intelligence course on Russian markets for international patients. Digital Business focusing on trends and opportunities for cooperation and business development topics.
With the growth of telemedicine, the AMA decided to meet to decide whether or not to adopt guidelines of telemedicine. The AMA has been working on ways to advise physicians on the best way to deal with and incorporate telemedicine into their practice.
In digital environment, selling at the top may not be necessary, but calling on the relevant executives for the sales opportunity. A relevant executive whose reputation is on the line for a project can use power or influence to usurp the decision.
An industry which is in the growth and development stage, medical tourism requires participants certification from a known organization. This is the right time to get certified seeing the complexity of the knowledge required to be a success.
Employers everywhere are in a difficult situation of finding the best possible care for their employees for the best possible value. Everyone wants the best surgeon operating on them, but getting the best comes at a price.
Earlier physicians and healthcare providers were concerned with their offline reputations, today they care about their online reputation. Physicians and healthcare professionals are engaged in medical tourism, looking to promote their services to tourists around the globe.
The hospitality industry is getting a piece of health and wellness pie as medical travelers need a place for a medical procedure. Wellness travelers are looking for the best place to go in order to jump-start their healthy lives.
Healthcare consumers are willing to travel distances for advanced services at reduced costs, only when the quality level is high. Demand for validated treatment can influence some economies, creating a greater need for ancillary services associated with travel.
With the advancement of mobile devices and internet penetration, news of the demise of the travel agent is quite premature. In some respects, travel agents, doctors, and spas have actually joined forces at the hip to offer health and wellness seekers.
The worldwide telehealth market is forecast to be worth $6.5 billion by 2020, a shift in the provision of healthcare services. The telehealth industry which uses information and communication includes preventive care and curative aspects.
