Every year, more than half a million Americans go on Medical Tours to Costa Rica, China, Thailand & India to get top medical care - dental, cosmetic surgery, lap bands, stem cell therapies, CCSV1 for Multiple Sclerosis, heart stents and orthopedic surgery. This rapidly emerging industry called “medical tourism” is a $40 billion annual business already.
Recently, Reuters published an article “Medical Tourism wins big fans” http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-wealth/2011/06/15/medical-tourism-wins-.... The author Chris Taylor points out that Americans facing rising Healthcare costs are travelling abroad on Medical Tours. Self insured employers like Paul Hambleton, are taking Medical Tours to get healthcare at a fraction of the cost.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 46 million Americans are uninsured. More are losing coverage at large companies like Ralphs Grocery cutting health benefits to stay in business. Seeking affordable & quality healthcare, Medical Tours are a real solution for many.
Paul Hambleton even managed to play golf before getting treatment. Medical Tours let you vacation at exciting destinations like Costa Rica. US & JCI accredited Hospitals and Dental Clinics offer the latest technology, beautiful facilities, excellent nursing care and private patient rooms. These amenities usually reserved for the rich few are included in all Medical Tours.
Offering quality healthcare and a vacation, Medical Tours cost significantly less than treatment costs in the US. Medical Tours also include pre-op tests, post-op care, physical therapy and follow up visits before you return home. Instead of recovering with household chores, medical tourists enjoy recovering in a Recovery Center. Visits from hospital nurses and health professionals make recovery pleasant and stress free, all included in Medical Tours.
Well planned Medical Tours also offer Complications coverage for procedures like Lap Band Surgery so patients can have peace of mind with costs covered if they need to return for additional treatment. With more than 20 US Insurers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and others covering procedures at Hospitals abroad, your health can even pay for your next vacation! Hospitals abroad have dedicated departments to process all your Insurance paperwork.
Lastly, when planned ahead, pay for your Medical Tours with pre-tax dollars from your HSA account. Because patients enjoy all these benefits for a fraction of costs, Medical Tours are winning big fans.
For more information about Medical Tours please visit www.minervajourneys.com/