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October 11, 2008 8:22:13 AM CDT


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  • August 2008
    • The Win-Win Economics of Medical Tourism

      The Win-Win Economics of Medical Tourism

      (Newser) - The spread of “medical tourism”—uninsured and underinsured patients seeking cheap health care in Southeast Asia or Latin America—has fueled fears that developing nations will divert resources from state health systems caring for their own citizens. But, the Economist argues, “if governments make the best of the boom, then medical tourism should improve the health of rich and poor alike.” More »

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      health care   medicine   globalization   health care costs   outsourcing   developing world   health insurance costs   medical tourism

  • June 2008
    • US Insurers Warming to Medical Tourism

      US Insurers Warming to Medical Tourism

      (Newser) - If you’re in need of high-priced surgery, your insurance company might have a plane ticket for you. Insurers are starting to warm to “medical tourism” for the same reason uninsured Americans are: Surgery is significantly cheaper overseas. At least 150,000 Americans go abroad for medical procedures every year; insurance typically covers just a handful, but the number is rising rapidly, MSNBC reports. More »

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      health insurance   health care costs   health insurers   medical tourism   Cigna   Aetna   Blue Cross

  • March 2008
    • India: Solution to US Health Crisis

      India: Solution to US Health Crisis

      (Newser) - India is a top destination for uninsured Americans needing major surgery, the Chicago Tribune reports, with prices up to 85% lower than US rates. Last year, India welcomed 150,000 medical tourists, the Chicago Tribune reports—and now, HMOs want a piece of those savings. “Employers may soon follow in the footsteps of individuals,” a recent American Medical Association report concluded. More »

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      India   health insurance   outsourcing   insurance companies   medical costs   medical tourism

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