Medical tourism is defined as an act of travel of patients from their home country to other destinations for availing medical services.
High healthcare costs in developed countries are driving many american, canadian and european citizens to countries like Mexico where high quality medical services are available at a low cost.
These medical services range from cosmetic plastic surgeries to complicated surgeries such as cardiac, orthopedics, neurosurgery and more.
Medical industry is growing significantly in developing countries that now count with state of the art facilities, the latest technology and high quality medical services.
These facts, in combination with the growing elderly population has also contributed to the development of medical tourism worldwide.
Financial and economic crisis in the U.S and other European countries coupled to the increased number of uninsured senior population, is triggering the growth of this market.
Today, there are approximately 50 million uninsured Americans willing to travel abroad for affordable good quality medical care.
Globalization and internet communication are contributing to the fast growth of this industry.
Right here in Merida, there are several hospitals with World Class equipment and facilities, as well as talented doctors and surgeons, many of them with degrees earned in the U.S or Europe.
source: http://www.theyucatantimes.com / The Yucatan Times / Home> Headlines/Health / Friday – October 04th, 2013
