Getting health care overseas is not new, but in the past it was a thing for the rich and famous only. I have traveled a lot and I can tell you that I have seen first hand top quality health and dental care outside of the USA. We are not the only society that offers quality care. There are many countries with very advanced healthcare delivery systems. Many physicians from countries such as India, Middle East, Argentina, Peru, China among others, have attended medical schools in the United States and upon returning to their native countries have established medical practices and hospitals that offered very good health care and at very reasonable prices and with all the latest technology too! Many American doctor have trained in Mexico which is known for its top quality medical training. Here is a website that lists a few hospitals overseas and the level of care they offer: https://www.healthbase.com/hb/pages/hospitals.jsp
John Hopkins for example has many partnerships around the world and maintains high standards of care across any nation where they have a presence. As healthcare in America continues to challenge our pockets, or the numbers of uninsured continues to increase, or more Americans retire overseas (big trend right now!) I think overseas healthcare will be a very viable options beyond cosmetics. India for example performs a high number of cardiac related surgeries at a fraction of the price it would cost in America and with better outcomes. Stem cell is another area where overseas markets are gaining ground over the United States. Anyone considering a surgery or stem cell treatments overseas should do research first. Some of the drawbacks? Many countries do not have the accreditation requirements like JCAHO in the USA, but its International arm is making its way as overseas facilities seek to be recognized globally with a highly recognized accreditation process. Also if something goes wrong the patient may not have legal leverage to sue a doctor like we do in the United States. Here is a great article that may help you expand your understanding of globalization of healthcare http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11919622
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Getting health care overseas is not new, but in the past it was a thing for the rich and famous only. I have traveled a lot and I can tell you that I have seen first hand top quality health and dental care outside of the USA. We are not the only society that offers quality care. There are many countries with very advanced healthcare delivery systems. Many physicians from countries such as India, Middle East, Argentina, Peru, China among others, have attended medical schools in the United States and upon returning to their native countries have established medical practices and hospitals that offered very good health care and at very reasonable prices and with all the latest technology too! Many American doctor have trained in Mexico which is known for its top quality medical training. Here is a website that lists a few hospitals overseas and the level of care they offer: https://www.healthbase.com/hb/pages/hospitals.jsp
John Hopkins for example has many partnerships around the world and maintains high standards of care across any nation where they have a presence. As healthcare in America continues to challenge our pockets, or the numbers of uninsured continues to increase, or more Americans retire overseas (big trend right now!) I think overseas healthcare will be a very viable options beyond cosmetics. India for example performs a high number of cardiac related surgeries at a fraction of the price it would cost in America and with better outcomes. Stem cell is another area where overseas markets are gaining ground over the United States. Anyone considering a surgery or stem cell treatments overseas should do research first. Some of the drawbacks? Many countries do not have the accreditation requirements like JCAHO in the USA, but its International arm is making its way as overseas facilities seek to be recognized globally with a highly recognized accreditation process. Also if something goes wrong the patient may not have legal leverage to sue a doctor like we do in the United States. Here is a great article that may help you expand your understanding of globalization of healthcare http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11919622
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