Medical tourism has seen a surge in popularity over the last 10 to 15 years, as many discover the savings that can be enjoyed by traveling abroad for ...
* Medical tourism on the rise in Turkey * Private healthcare industry flourishing * Government striving to boost tourism...
By Maria Sheahan and Andreas Kröner FRANKFURT, March 7 (Reuters) - A dentist's office may not be everyone's idea of a perfect holiday...
There's now plenty of global choice: At the close of 2012, more than 350 international hospitals have been awarded JCI accreditation, offering nearly any type of medical procedure to patients seeking access to lower-priced medical care without compromising quality.
While much of the health care "GDP gap" between the U.S. and other nations can be attributed to cost of living, it's undeniable there's plenty of room for reimagining our approach to health care, not simply in terms of reform, but in market-driven innovation.
SAN JOSE - When Canadian house cleaner Marlene Trithardt needed a tooth replaced, she drove past her local dentist's office in Alberta and flew to ...
By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Looking for an affordable face lift without breaking the bank? Want to combine a tummy...
The hot topic right now is what I call "Nip Tuck Vacations," in which people are going abroad in search of cheap plastic surgery in destinations where they can also get in a vacation at the same time.
Just how will health care reform affect those seeking treatment here at home, the more than 6 million Americans currently living abroad, and the nearly 1 million patients in the U.S. who will seek medical care outside of its borders next year?
Below are several categories of travel that are catalysts for Baby Boomer consumers to break out their Bank of America Travel Rewards Card or Fairmont Visa Signature Card from JP Morgan and book their next trip.
With the cost of health care continuing to soar, more older Americans are exploring medical tourism -- that is, going abroad for medical treatment. ...
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The cure for procrastination is action. Patients seeking care closer to home need only call their local doctor or clinic to stop postponing and start acting to promote their health and well-being.
India is becoming a hot stop for medical tourists. That's especially the case for those seeking cosmetic surgeries like "mommy makeovers," according t...
The booming business in international surrogacy, whereby Westerners have begun hiring poor women in developing countries to carry their babies, has be...
With more than 400 American-accredited hospitals and clinics now offering Western-style medical treatment in 47 countries around the world, it's a bit of a no-brainer to check out your medical tourism options.
The steep and seemingly endless rise of U.S. healthcare costs, particularly for post-50 Americans, remains a thorny and prevailing topic regardless your political persuasions.
Medical tourism is an established element of the international medical landscape. But buyer be aware: Plastic surgery tourism is a reflection of both the best and worst of our global society.
Maybe you've seen some ads or websites that state something like: Hey, how about a Mexican vacation, complete with sun, surf and tequila? And while you're here, why not get a dental implant or cheap crown?
Though her parents had initially lost all hope, a deaf Iraqi girl has been granted the ability to hear thanks to a team of tireless Indian doctors, th...
By Alex Leff SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Doctors and patients claim it's a miracle cure, and one not yet available in the United States. They say it c...
When I caught up with Phil a few days later I abruptly greeted him saying, "Let's chat about situations where health care services can be optimized by...
As part of its Bearing Witness 2.0 project, the Huffington Post is rounding up compelling local stories about the victims of the recession. In 2006,...
By Jason Overdorf NEW DELHI, India -- Seema sits cross-legged on a filthy sheet of cardboard next to a crumbling concrete planter in the central sq...
