Malaysia has selected nine health care facilities under its so-called medical tourism hospital program, in a bid to draw more foreigners to the country’s highly profitable health care services. The Malaysian government will be offering assistance in facilitating and enabling these hospitals to grow beyond borders. With the rise of medical tourism, private hospital operators…
Within the past couple of years, the number of travelers visiting Japan for medical-related services and exams has been increasing Significantly. Hence, the Tokyo government is introducing unique packages for medical tourists coming to Japan for medical purposes. These packages will combine the medical procedure itself, sightseeing tours and much more. The goal is to…
Many dental procedures are not fully covered through private health insurance, and a cosmetic surgery such as an aesthetic update is not covered at all. Individuals now go abroad for dental tourism, saving almost 70 percent compared to their home country. The savings are so radical that after paying for a plane ticket, the procedure…
Many US citizens are seeking out cheaper health care procedures abroad because of the extreme prices in their home country. One woman took matters into her own hands when she was researching places for stomach surgery – specifically for weight loss. She had two options; the first being to pay $12,000 USD at home, and…
