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Iran’s Health Tourism Up by 30 Percent: Official

Posted on November 9, 2014 | Comments Off on Iran’s Health Tourism Up by 30 Percent: Official

TEHRAN (Tasnim) :

The number of tourists travelling to Iran to receive medical treatment has witnessed a 30 percent increase this year, an official at Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) announced.

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“This year, unofficial statistics show that we have 30 percent growth in health tourism and it is very noticeable,” Mohammad Panahi, the secretary of the ICHHTO’s Strategic Council for Health Tourism, told the Tasnim News Agency on Friday.

The official added that the figure can be increased thanks to the development of the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure facilities.

He also announced that the Turkish government has asked Iran to send physicians to the neighboring country because “health tourism in Turkey is not indigenized”.

Panahi emphasized that Iran’s health tourism is low cost due to having native physicians.

Back in August, the Iranian northern city of Ramsar hosted the First Conference and Exhibition of Health Tourism for Economic Cooperation Organization countries.

In the opening of the conference, Iran’s Vice President Masoud Soltanifar highlighted the issue of health tourism and said the Islamic Republic is seen as a major destination in this regard thanks to high-level medical services offered in the country.

In 2012, Iran hosted 200,000 health tourists, earning $1.5 billion, according to reports.

So far, most of the health tourists who come to Iran, have been from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Turkey, Kuwait, Oman, India and Pakistan.

Medical tourists from neighboring states mostly come for transplants, ophthalmology, orthopedics and dentistry.

source: http://www.tasnimnews.com / Tasnim News Agency / Home> Society-Culture / by Tasnim / November 01st, 2014

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How About A Trip To Mexico For A Cheaper Boob Job?

Posted on November 7, 2014 | Comments Off on How About A Trip To Mexico For A Cheaper Boob Job?

This year, according to the Center for Medical Tourism Research in San Antonio, almost one million Americans will travel abroad to undergo medical and dental procedures.

Why?

Well, a heart bypass operation that will run you in the neighborhood of $88,000 in the United States can be had in Poland for $7,140.

Sounds good, but at what cost?

What about the competence of the doctors and the quality of post-surgical care? I mean, you don’t want to fly over in business class and come back in cargo.

To avoid such a travel arrangement, medical travelers are advised to do their homework and make sure they are dealing with accredited hospitals and board certified physicians.

The current issue of AARP The Magazine has an excellent article on medical tourism, as well as a fascinating chart comparing the costs of 14 procedures in 10 countries.

You want to talk deals: 

If you are looking to have your boobs enhanced, then you probably want to consider Mexico, where you can get a pair for $2,500. Granted, India offers a better deal at $2,200, but when you factor in airfare Mexico seems like a better bet. The only place more expensive for implants than the United States ($6,000), is Singapore for some reason ($8,000).

A dental implant, which lists for $1,188 in America, can be had in Hungary for $650. I assume that includes anesthesia, but if it doesn’t you might want to factor in your pain threshold.

If you are looking for a nose job, think Poland where you can get a snoz renovated for $1,700 as opposed to $6,200 in the U.S.

Poland is also the top locale for a hip replacement at $6,120, significantly less than the $33,000 you will pay here. I’m not sure if you can work a package nose/hip deal, but, you know, it never hurts to ask.

India seems to be the top spot for abdominal work. You can get yourself a gastric bypass there ($6,800) and a tummy tuck ($2,900) for cheaper than you can get just the bypass in the USA ($18,000). Heck you could even toss in breast implants ($2,200), a new tooth ($1,100) and a nose job ($2,800) and still be ahead of the game.

If you have concerns about a possible language barrier, Great Britain is an excellent medical value although with one drawback. Given the quality of English food, you need to weigh the risk their hospital fare could kill you.

source: http://www.courant.com / Hartford Courant / Home> Features> Too Shea / by Jim Shea, Hartford Courant – jshea@courant.com / November 04th, 2014

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Korea Medical Tourism Festival 2014 to begin in Abu Dhabi tomorrow

Posted on November 5, 2014

Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) announced it will hold first Korea Medical Tourism Festival 2014 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Adnec) on October 28-29th from. This two-day event will feature a variety of presentations by hundreds of participants who will … Continue reading →

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Why Florida should embrace medical tourism

Posted on November 4, 2014 | Comments Off on Why Florida should embrace medical tourism

A REPORT FROM FLORIDA TAXWATCH

Already a capital of global tourism, Florida has an opportunity to bring even more tourists and more revenue to the state by investing in medical tourism, according to an independent analysis by Florida TaxWatch. The report, “Medical Tourism in Florida,” finds that patients visiting Florida from around the United States and the world for planned medical procedures could have a significant impact on the state economy and while improving residents’ health care options.

“Florida’s world-quality health care professionals are a valuable resource for the state,” said Dominic M. Calabro, President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch. “Highlighting Florida as a world-class vacation and medical destination will increase state revenue to the benefit of taxpayers and will firmly establish the state as a thriving location for health care professionals and businesses.”

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Florida is on the precipice of a medical tourism boom, with many state and local providers engaging in their own medical tourism initiatives. Florida is already a worldwide leader in traditional tourism, and the report highlights the opportunity to expand Florida’s tourism marketing activities to include medical tourism and the state’s superior health care facilities and talent.

Out-of-state patients taking advantage of Florida’s superior medical services in cosmetic and elective surgery, cancer care, and chronic disease treatments bring new revenue sources to the state. The report suggests that patients and their families may contribute a significant amount to local communities where they are staying for care, as well as the state, increasing economic prosperity across the health care, hospitality, transportation, recreation, and entertainment business sectors.

In addition to increased state revenues and lower tax burdens for Floridians, a growing medical tourism industry could improve health care for permanent residents, as more doctors and top medical talent decide to remain in Florida. While medical tourism has been occurring in Florida with select health care providers, the state has not yet implemented a plan to market Florida as a medical tourism destination.

“Medical tourism attracts more than medical tourists. It attracts businesses, jobs, and encourages health care professionals to remain in Florida, while improving health care options for our Florida residents,” added Calabro. “Just like Florida’s traditional tourism venues provide unique resident-exclusive opportunities to Floridians, medical tourism facilities will provide added value to residents.”

source: http://www.floridatrend.com / Florida Trend / Home> Report / October 30th, 2014

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Ontario’s health minister says medical tourism generates millions in revenue

Posted on November 3, 2014 | Comments Off on Ontario’s health minister says medical tourism generates millions in revenue
Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins at Queens Park in Toronto on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. (The Canadian Press/Chris Young)

Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins at Queens Park in Toronto on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. (The Canadian Press/Chris Young)

Toronto :

Ontario’s health minister says the treatment of so-called medical tourists at a few hospitals in the province generates millions of dollars of revenue for the health system.

Eric Hoskins says no public money can be used to care for these patients and any revenue generated — which he estimates could be up to $20 million per year — must be reinvested to benefit Ontario patients.

He says only a small number of hospitals in the province treat medical tourists and the proportion compared to Ontario patients is quite small.

The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario is urging Hoskins to ban medical tourism, aside from humanitarian cases, saying the practice promotes queue jumping.

But Hoskins says that’s not the case, and that international patient revenue could allow a hospital to open more hospital beds or hire more nurses.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is currently reviewing the practice to ensure that Ontario patients are coming first.

source: http://www.cp24.com / The Canadian Press / Wednesday – October 29th, 2014

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