Korea Medical Tourism
Korea Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism

South Korea, a Medical Tourism Leader Pioneering the Future of Medicine  

Korea is pushing the frontiers of medicine and healthcare, delivering the best care available across several specialties. What’s more, Korea is rebranding medical travel, establishing global medical travel departments across several of its top medical centers and clinics to meet the global pent-up demand for care. Korea also offers these cutting-edge treatments at affordable rates.

Korea Medical Tourism
Destination Spotlight

Guide to Choosing Korea for Medical Travel

The growing interest in Korea’s high-quality medical services has increased the number of foreign patients travelling to Korea for medical tourism. However, many things must be considered when preparing for medical travel to Korea. Many international patients who have not travelled to Korea today may not know how to navigate the robust medical tourism offerings available in the country without a guide. Medical tourism facilitators can help medical tourists access the information they need to make an informed decision.

Medical Tourism
Destination Spotlight

The Evolution of U.S. Medical Tourism Virtual Summit: Insights and Perspectives

This exclusive and private B2B event organized by the Korean Tourism Association and the Medical Tourism Association will bring together American insurance companies, employers, insurance agents and consultants, travel agents, and others already actively engaged in medical tourism or looking to do so

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November 29, 2023

Korea Medical Tourism
Destination Spotlight

U.S. Healthcare Cost Hike and the Shift Toward Korean Medical Tourism

Korea is reshaping the dynamics of the industry as advances in the country's healthcare system are attracting millions of medical tourists from around the world. With strategic partnerships and business models, these hospitals are redefining care standards and the patient experience.

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November 29, 2023

Korea Medical Tourism
Destination Spotlight

Redefining Healthcare: American Health Payers Shift Focus to Medical Tourism amid Rising Healthcare Costs

Korean Tourism Organization and the Medical Tourism Association had a recent roundtable led by Jonathan Edelheit, Chairman and Co-founder of Global Healthcare Resources and President of Medical Tourism Association, in which more than 25 US medical travel stakeholders, insurance companies, employers, and insurance agents along with some leading Korean hospitals discuss the paradigm shifts in healthcare in the U.S. and the drive for medical travel toward outstanding medical travel destinations, particularly Korea

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November 29, 2023

Marketing in Medical Tourism
Healthcare Development & Architecture

Expanding Medical Travel Market through Government-Driven Initiatives

Since medical travel resumed after flights were grounded and hospitals were shuttered for nearly two years due to the pandemic, the industry has not remained the same. Many innovative changes are shifting the paradigm in medical tourism as countries begin to expand their markets to meet global pent-up healthcare demands. 

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November 29, 2023

Korea Medical Tourism
Destination Spotlight

South Korea Poised to be a Global Medical Travel Hub Post-COVID-19

With the pandemic restrictions creating pent-up demand for elective procedures, more employees are willing to explore medical travel in countries like Korea to access safe and affordable healthcare.

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November 29, 2023

Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism

Expanding Medical Tourism in Asia: Tackling the Challenges Limiting Growth

As the pandemic years moved past, health consumers and payers around the world began to reconsider some of these centers of excellence and opt to receive healthcare many miles away from home in Asia. With the promise of huge cost savings, quality patient experience, and positive clinical outcomes, the trend is running full steam ahead.

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November 29, 2023

Healthcare Costs
Editorial

Raging Inflation, High Healthcare Costs, and the Medical Travel Gap

Recent reports have confirmed that inflation has had a significant impact this year, causing consumers to lose the value of their hard-earned money and making healthcare less affordable.

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November 29, 2023