Traveling overseas for healthcare is increasing because the cost of healthcare (insured, un-insured, under-insured) continues to increase at double digit rates each year.
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Cost savings: Depending upon the treatment or procedure, savings can be up to 80% (or more) in locations like Singapore, Thailand, India and Central America.
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Quality of care: Reputable facilities overseas have earned accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), the international arm of the same organization that accredits US hospitals. Many of the physicians overseas were trained in the United States, even earning U.S. board certification. Most facilities are as good if not better equipped as those in the United States and Europe.
Continuity of Care: Ensuring a patient's quality healthcare before the treatment (at home and at the destination) as well as after the treatment back at home is a key component to the overall long-term improvement of health.
Helpful service: Companies like Destination Medicine have expertise in the intersection of healthcare and travel, so providing support and information so patients can make the best possible decision is part of the business model. And the overseas facilities pay very close attention to treating patients (and companions) as guests.
Tourism: Being able to experience new places and people before/after the treatment is a great intangible to traveling, especially to exotic locales.
