Sunday, 1 April 2012

Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism can simply be defined as cost effective collaboration with tourism industry.Medical Tourism is the fastest growing Industry in Health Care.India is one of the major countries offering safe, high quality and economical health care.The Current aim is to offer highest level of care and quality expertise at an affordable price point.
The Benifits offered in India:
  • High Quality World Class Medical Care
  • 3 Affiliate Hospitals are JCI Acredited - The U.S Gold Standard for Tertiary care
  • Economical and Affordable Pricing
  • Use of World Class Implants and Consumables
  • Zero Wait Times for Surgeries
  • Fluent English Speaking hospital staff
  • Affordability and Cost-effectiveness

    The low cost of medical procedures, is the number one reason why people come to India for medical treatments. The savings range between 30% and 80% of the cost that you would normally pay in the USA.

    Due to the low prices of medical procedures and surgery abroad, some people worry that medical tourism might be fraud or a scam. The main reason behind the low prices of medical treatments abroad is the low cost of labor in the popular medical tourism destinations.

    Although the treatments are cheap, in most cases surgical procedures are performed by well trained experts who are using top notch technology.
     
  • High-Quality HealthcareMany of the doctors and surgeons that offer healthcare services to international patients are trained and certified in Western countries, such as United States and Great Britain.

    Medical centers all over the world have acquired accreditation from well known international organizations such as JCI, JCAHO and ISO , NABH to express their dedication to excellence.

    Immediate Service

    Another advantage of medical tourism is the immediate access to health care services. For those who have come from countries with public health care systems, medical tourism offers them the chance to be placed on the priority list. When dealing with matters of health, waiting is not always an option.

     
  • Improved Flight and Communication ServicesMost procedures performed abroad can be scheduled via the internet or by phone. People have the flexibility to book flights and schedule surgery procedures from the comfort of their own home. This eliminates the inconvenience of going to the hospital or clinic for evaluations and assessments. The only time a person has to leave their house is on the day or week of the surgery, or procedure.
     
  • Travel OpportunitiesEven though medical tourism is about obtaining medical care, a side benefit of medical tourism is having the opportunity to travel to another country. For some medical tourists, especially those seeking dental care, cosmetic care or wellness treatments, these can enjoy the opportunity to travel overseas in addition to receiving less expensive healthcare.
     
  • The concept of medical tourism is appealing to anyone who is interested in high quality and affordable healthcare. The medical tourism phenomenon is gaining popularity and the number of people coming to India for treatment increases rapidly every year.
  • For Hospital Administration Professionals its a great  scope to be a part of Medical Tourism as it gives a learning experience to co-ordinate the Smooth flow of treatment the foreigners are supposed to undergo and build liaison.Its a way of learning as well.

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