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Medical Tourism for wholesome care

Medical Tourism for wholesome care. The world is beautiful place with so many unexplored regions. While taking out time to travel, add more value to your plans with the inclusion of health. Travel along with a focus on health is interesting for all to visit another country.

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Medical Tourism for wholesome care

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  1. Medical Tourismfor wholesome care The world is beautiful place with so many unexplored regions. While taking out time to travel, add more value to your plans with the inclusion of health

  2. Travel along with a focus on health is interesting for all to visit another country. • Not many are aware of such wonderful possibilities. • Immediately, many questions crop up in the mind. • How can health and travel be clubbed? • Why should I travel to another country for my health? • What is the cost involved? • What about the hygiene and other hindrances? • Well, medical tourism has answers for these questions.

  3. What is medical tourism? • Medical tourism is travelling to a different country or destination to get the right medical care at a lower cost. • Medical tourism world over is expected to jump to US $90 billion in the coming five years. • A change of place and under expert care, medical care becomes simple and a happy experience.

  4. Why does medical tourism happen? • Medical tourism happens because the cost of healthcare in other countries is much lower than the home country. • Medical tourism happens due to certain specialized treatments that are not covered under insurance. • Again in many countries the waiting period for just a consultation takes sometimes up to three weeks. • And for a surgery, it can be the same.

  5. Key surgical interventions such as dental, cosmetic, orthopedic, cardiovascular and many more cost much less in other countries. • Another important factor is people need to feel at home while undergoing medical care. • Medical tourism happens as people seek treatment that is not covered under insurance. • Many people in various countries do not have access to medical insurance. This means medical care does not come cheap at their home countries.

  6. Special surgeries are not covered under medical insurance. • Then medical tourism offers the same special surgeries at a very competitive price in other countries. • Some even prefer to visit another country for both vacation and medical procedures as they like travelling. • Many believe in going back to their native country for treatment.

  7. Breakup of people travelling for medical tourism Source: ‘Medical Tourism, in Search of Value’, Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.

  8. Medical tourism – A New concept • As healthcare costs are on the rise, particularly in the US, people are looking at medical value travel as a viable alternative option. • However, medical tourism still remains a new concept for employers and employees. • There is not enough awareness on the benefits of medical tourism. • The idea of traveling abroad seems seductive to employees and attractive to employers who are seeking cheaper healthcare.

  9. The book ‘Medical Tourism, An International Healthcare Guide For Insurers, Employers and Government Indeed’ says: Surgical procedure is expensive in the United States. So instead go abroad and spend less money on the same surgery. The book has been authored by Medical Tourism Association President Renée-Marie Stephano and CEO Jonathan Edelheit.

  10. Willing to learn • Employees are willing to learn more about medical tourism and its opportunities: A positive development for medical tourism. • President and CEO Larry Boress of the Midwest Group on Health says: Employers should promote their medical tourism program and educate employees about it. “Employees don’t understand how lower care can still be high quality just by traveling. They require information and motivation.”

  11. Concerns on safety and quality still linger. • Not many are aware of the international accreditations of many super specialty. • The constant doubt is – if the cost is on the lower side then there must be some drawback in the medical care provided. • Why travel to another country for same care provided in the home country.

  12. Employees need to know • What employees need to know is: • There are many hospitals with JCI accreditations outside the US. • The information is available on the internet. • Lower cost should never be equated with quality care. • Lower care is because of low cost of living

  13. Popularize medical tourism Right now, • Medical tourism needs to be popularized • Employees’ concerns on safety and quality have to be cleared. • Concerns on safety and quality of care are becoming less of an issue for those choosing to travel for medical treatment. • Employers have to be informed medical tourism works economical for them too.

  14. Let us look why medical tourism is attractive • No Medical insuranceMore than 15 percent of Americans lacked health insurance in 2009, according to the U.S. government survey data done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics said in its report that 15.4 percent of Americans lacked health insurance in 2009, compared to 14.7 percent in 2008.

  15. The Unites states Census Bureau said there are 46.3 million people in the US (15.4% of the population) who were without health insurance.  • The percentage of the non-elderly population who are uninsured has been generally increasing since the year 2000.

  16. A Institute of Medicine of the National Academies report said “Lack of health insurance causes roughly 18,000 unnecessary deaths every year in the United States.” • A 2009 Harvard study also said more than 44,800 excess deaths annually in the United States are associated with uninsurance.

  17. A survey released in 2008 found that being uninsured impacts American consumers' health in the following way. • More of the uninsured chose not to see a doctor when were sick or hurt (53%) vs 46% of the insured. • Fewer of the uninsured (28%) report currently undergoing treatment or participating in a program to help them manage a chronic condition; 37% of the insured are receiving such treatment. • 21% of the uninsured, vs. 16% of the insured, believe their overall health is below average for people in their age group.

  18. This is just the case in the US. • There are more countries such as the UK where studies have been done on people without medical insurance. • Therefore, studies and surveys highlight the importance of medical insurance for good medical care. • But many are unable to come under the umbrella of medical insurance. • Therefore, there is a need to popularize medical tourism for better healthcare.

  19. Advantage India • Unique medical value services to patients from different countries. • Foreign patients can enjoy the benefits of Yoga   Meditation /Spiritualism Ayurveda healing • Less regulatory & legal problems • The Confederation of Indian Industry says: India offers a unique basket of services to an individual that is difficult to match by other countries.

  20. India is the right destination • Yes, India is the right place for medical tourism. It has world class medical facilities. • India has excellent corporate hospitals and treatment centre’s. • Hospital infrastructure & technology on par with USA, UK & other European countries • The success rate of procedures is very high in India. • Best nursing care with compassion.

  21. Language is no barrier as the staff is conversant in English • The gestation period is nil and each patient is assured personalized service. • Patients are attended upon immediately.

  22. No long queues • In India, the waiting time for any medical procedure is very less. • In West, sometimes even an appointment with a specialist can be time consuming. • With an insignificant gestation period, India is truly a great place for medical care.

  23. Each year more than 150,000 people from the West travel to India for healthcare procedures. • The Government of India issues ‘M’ Visa to all medical tourists on priority. • Most patients who visit India are from the SAARC countries, the US and the UK • Low cost (1/10th), high quality, affordable best healthcare

  24. The most popular treatments sought in India are: • Alternative medicine such as Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga • Bone-marrow transplant, • Cardiac bypass • Eye surgery • Hip replacement. • India is known in particular for heart surgery, hip resurfacing and other areas of advanced medicine.

  25. A comparison Source: ‘Value Added Travel’, Dr. AratiVerma, Dr. ShaliniBhalla, Medical Tourism Magazine, Issue 2

  26. Metal Free Dental Bridge India US $ 500 $ 5500 Bone Marrow Transplant India US UK $ 30,000 $ 250,000- $40,000 $ 150,000 Cosmetic Surgery India Thailand US $ 2000 $ 35,00 $ 10,000 Spinal Fusion $ 5500 $ 7000 $ 62,000 • * These costs are an average and may not be the actual cost to be incurred.

  27. Now how does India provide world class treatment at a lower cost? • This low cost has is not a marketing gimmick . • Fees is high in other countries, especially the US, because of labour overhead charges. • A World Health Organization report said, about 71% of hospital costs are due to labour overheads. • In India, labour overheads is always on the lower side. This explains the reason for the costs of procedure being less in India.

  28. Hospitals groups such as the Global Hospitals Group, MIOT Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Apollo hospitals, Max Hospitals, Dharamshila Cancer Hospital and Research Centre have increased their presence in international market for medical tourism. • Nearly 450,000 foreigners sought medical treatment in India in 2007.

  29. Many Indian Medical specialties have accreditation from international bodies such as the Joint Commission International (JCI). • These medical centers boast of sophisticated machinery and technology. • Highly qualified and competent doctors are available to handle medical procedures. • Fortis, Medanta- the Mediciti, Apollo, Sapphire and others are part of a growing list of multi specialty hospitals in the country.

  30. The corporate hospitals have very good trained staff. • The staff is trained in tune with international standards. • There is warmth in the staff’s personalized care. • The emotional bonding helps patients recover quickly. • Most importantly, the patients are at home. This is the specialty of Indian nursing care.

  31. Rich cultural heritage • India has a rich cultural heritage, beaches, cuisines, palaces and monuments spread across the country. • Choose a medical center and take a trip down to the historical places in the region. • Handicrafts are major attractions. • Most popular include handicrafts flower vases, statutes, figurines, decorative bowls, wall decor and paintings, pure silk carpets, pashmina /cashmere wool stoles and shawls, gift items etc. • These products can even be customized as per customer's requirements. The experience is truly worth every pie spent.

  32. After an affordable surgery, sightseeing is the next on the itinerary of most people coming from other countries. • As India is the place with exotic locations, a proper plan can drawn to visit places for few days. • Maybe the sightseeing can be done before the procedure or enjoy while recuperating.

  33. India has a long coastline of more than 7,000 kms. It has the Arabian Sea on the West and Bay of Bengal on the East. There some fine beaches, lagoons and backwaters. A few places even offer snorkeling and scuba diving. Seafood cuisine and spas are other added attractions. • There are several hill stations and retreats. • Enjoy the royal retreats, which speak about the glorious past. Stay at beautiful palaces and get pampered. These leave an indelible memory.

  34. Some of the Holiday destinations are : Agra Rajasthan Kerala Goa Delhi Mumbai Karnataka

  35. Come to India • There are special medical centers to guide you to the right hospital and doctor. • A few hospitals such as Sapphire Medical Services and other medical centers located in the country are ready to take care of your entire trip. • For any surgery or consultation, these centers have trained staff that guides you to the right accredited medical center. • There are also region specific medical centers that guide you to the best doctors and centers located there.

  36. The special medical centers assist you in the entire process of medical tourism in India. • These hospitals ensure that they are there at every step. They offer advice and assistance, right from the beginning until the end of the process. • These hospitals help you to correspond with your assigned surgeons as and when required.

  37. They lead you to only healthcare institutions that are either JCI or JCAHO or ISO certified or equivalent. • The super specialties are equipped with the most modern, state-of-the-art medical equipments and technology and employ elite physicians educated and trained in the USA/UK. • They partner with travel agencies to arrange travel, with hotels to manage accommodation, and medical loan processing companies to support you financially.

  38. These institutes cater to the needs of individual consumers, self-funded businesses, insurance carriers, benefit consultants, insurance agents, and third party administrators seeking affordable medical travel options.

  39. Parental Care • These special medical institutes also offer services such as: Taking care of parents of NRIs The parents remain here in India and are all alone. Their medical emergencies are handled by these institutes. The NRIs have to pay certain amount each year to these institutes.

  40. With such great benefits, India is truly the right place for medical tourism. • Come and enjoy the hospitality in India. It’s truly amazing.

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