Outsourcing America"s Health Care - Finding Safe Overseas Doctors and Hospitals

Cold Spring, NY (PRWEB) March 17, 2006

In his book, Beauty from Afar, author and journalist, Jeff Schult conservatively estimates that over 200,000 traveling patients left the USA last year to have their medical and surgical requests fulfilled in foreign countries such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Thailand and Malaysia.(publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Cheng, New York release date June 1, 2006).

Its the lower prices that are the lure, says Schult.

Some say that paying cheaper prices for overseas medical care carries with it big risks and if you go to foreign country bad things might happen. Others say they have heard plenty of stories about the “risks” and bad things that have happened here in the USA.

Those who have traveled overseas for medical care and paid less than $ 3000 for a facelift or hip replacement will remind us that words like botched and malpractice have been in use for decades here in the states. They’ll tell you that foreign does not mean bad doctors and hospitals. Questionable health care has always been an issue here in states where there are fairly frequent outbreaks of news stories about an unethical doctor’s entry into prison instead of an operating room.

Proponents of affordable, overseas medical care are quick to point out that many foreign doctors have the same training as USA MDs and that more and more foreign hospitals are seeking USA accreditation through the Joint Commission, a USA organization that accredits hospitals who meet their standards for patient safety and comfort.

No doubt the rising costs of USA health care and the much lower prices offered abroad are major points in the decision making process for those choosing overseas health care. Frightened by a future that projects Americans will be spending one out of every five dollars for health care, overseas options for medicine and surgery seem poised to increase in potency and public acceptance.

While the debate about the pros and cons of cheaper medical care abroad can continue until we drop dead, the fact is that many have already traveled overseas for everything from cardiac bypass surgery to Botox

Outsourcing America"s Health Care - Finding Safe Overseas Doctors and Hospitals

Patients Beyond Borders

Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus) July 8, 2010

Patients Beyond Borders, the best-selling consumer reference guide for medical tourism, is pleased to announce the release of four new FOCUS ON editions profiling Malaysias leading private healthcare facilities. FOCUS ON: KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, FOCUS ON: KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, FOCUS ON: Prince Court Medical Center, and FOCUS ON: Sime Darby Medical Center Subang Jaya will be featured in these new digital publications, highlighting their many services and specialties.

The announcement comes as the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) is scheduled to host its Annual International Healthcare Conference and Exhibition 13 15 July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Now in its eighteenth year, the conference features dignitaries and notable speakers from Malaysia and throughout the world. The theme for this years conference is 3Gs in Hospital Management Governance, Giving and Greening.

We are excited to be participating in this dynamic new program, says Dato Dr. Jacob Thomas, president of APHM. The FOCUS ON: format will allow us to creatively promote Malaysia to the international traveler with up-to-date, interactive information on Malaysias signature medical specialties, pricing, and advantages as a leading international medical travel destination.

Healthy Travel Medias new FOCUS ON: series offers a 30-page, full-color digital brochure and eBook highlighting the worlds leading internationally accredited hospitals and specialty centers in a fully searchable and dynamic consumer-friendly format. Published under the Patients Beyond Borders brand, the series offers healthcare consumers detailed information on specialties, procedures, costs, and travel planning from the most recognized, trusted information source in international medical travel.

Were honored to be showcasing so many of Malaysias top hospitals in our new series, says Josef Woodman, president of Healthy Travel Media. Malaysia has quickly risen to become one of the worlds leading international medical travel destinations with its state-of-the art facilities and competitive pricing.

The opportunity to showcase our hospitals and provide information on specific procedures, providers, packages, and pricing to healthcare consumers will greatly enhance our ability to reach the international patient at or near the decision stage of health procedure planning, says Dato Dr. Thomas.

The FOCUS ON: series is accessible from a variety of sources, including the Patients Beyond Borders Web site, each facilitys Web site, third-party Web sites, Kindle and other eBook readers, iPhone and other mobile devices, medical, business, and reference libraries worldwide, and all popular social networks.

About the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia

Established in 1972, APHM currently represents more than 100 private hospitals and medical clinics approved and licensed by Malaysia’s Ministry of Health. Of those, more than 30 are directly involved in medical tourism. Among APHM’s objectives is the delivery of a high standard of healthcare to the public by coordinating activities of private hospitals and promoting healthcare services within Malaysia. For additional information about the conference or to register, please visit http://www.aphmconferences.org/index.asp.

For more information about APHM, please contact:

Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia

Ms. Ruby Ng

Tel: 03 2284.0278

Fax: 03 2284.1278

Email: aphm (at) aphm (dot) org.my

Web: http://www.hospitals-malaysia.org

About Healthy Travel Media

Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, videos and online information on medical, health, and wellness travel. Its flagship international title, Patients Beyond Borders, now in its Second Edition, is the leading consumer reference guide for medical tourism and is filled with authoritative, accessible advice. Specialized editions have been published for Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey. The Patients Beyond Borders series is available through booksellers everywhere and is distributed to the retail trade by Publishers Group West (http://www.pgw.com).

For more information or media queries, please contact:

Judy Orchard

Tel: +1 919 545.0668

Email: jorchard (at) patientsbeyondborders (dot) com

Web: http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com

Qualified members of the media are invited to request a review copy; please contact jorchard (at) patientsbeyondborders (dot) com.

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Growing Healthcare Awareness and Demand for Quality Healthcare to Propel Growth of the Global Hospitals Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

Follow GIA on LinkedIn The world over, hospitals are focused largely on increasing efficiency and offering comprehensive services to retain existing customers and attract new ones. Growing healthcare costs have become a major concern for the government as well as hospitals and insurance companies. Escalating healthcare costs and reduced co-payments by employers for medical benefits led to the establishment of the managed care companies and HMOs, pressurizing hospitals to increase cost-effectiveness. Faced with the increasing costs and declining profits, majority of hospitals have implemented measures, such as providing alternative medicines to patients, and collaborations to form health systems to expand offerings and reduce overall healthcare costs.

Despite the economic slowdown and financial crunch, the number of new hospitals increased significantly since the year 2008. While a well-developed healthcare infrastructure exists in the developed nations, emerging economies also progressively began to make investments in the establishment of hospitals and clinics in order to increase public access to healthcare. The global economic downturn further accelerated the ongoing consolidation activity in the hospitals sector, forcing weaker organizations to merge with the financially sound hospitals.

Increasing demand for hospital beds has largely been driving the increase in the number of hospital construction projects. Additionally, higher spending on new hospital buildings, and technologically advanced equipment, is further driving the US hospital expenditure. The hospital sector continues to remain a low-profit market, characterized by the high operating costs and heightened competition among hospitals.

The hospital information laboratory systems market has been growing at a significant rate in the recent years, driven by growing need to automate electronic patient record systems for transferring patient information rapidly. The growth is also driven by the supply chain automation, which allows hospitals to simultaneously share laboratory results with many service providers. In a further embracement of technology, hospital organizations are establishing health related web portals for both internal and external uses, including connecting patients, lab results, pre-registration, and focusing on disease management and wellness.

With the increasing popularity of medical tourism, hospitals face the heat of increased competition. In an attempt to gain a competitive edge in the market, major hospital operators are focused on establishing offshore hospitals. Growth in the hospital market is expected in all major regions, with double digit growth rates projected in the Chinese and Indian markets.

The research report titled Hospitals: A Global Outlook announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the hospital industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include US, Japan, Europe, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Asia-Pacific, Australia, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Middle East, and Africa. The report provides a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of the companies worldwide.

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Growing Healthcare Awareness and Demand for Quality Healthcare to Propel Growth of the Global Hospitals Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

VANCOUVER (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 For years the enormous cost of cardiac surgery has forced California patients to choose between their failing health and total bankruptcy. But a Canadian medical tourism company is reaching out to their southern neighbors with a real promise of hope affordable access to life-saving surgeries in hospitals in France and India. “In California a coronary bypass can cost as much as $ 100,000 for uninsured patients. MedSolution.com can arrange the same procedure by fully qualified surgeons in India for about $ 7,000, all medical costs included, said MedSolution.com spokesperson John Knox. “We want Californias uninsured patients to understand that heart disease does not have to be a death sentence. We can help patients access the surgeries they need without breaking the bank. Californians, often touted as the healthiest in the US, have not been able to escape the clutches of heart disease the number one killer in the state. According to the California Department of Health Services, approximately 562,165 die from heart disease each year. Since one out of every five Californians lacks health insurance, Knox said we can only speculate how many have lost their lives as a result of skyrocketing medical costs. More than half a million people die in California each year from heart related diseases. We believe we can make a difference health care should come before health care costs, Knox said, noting that MedSolution.coms state of the art, English-speaking partner hospitals can deliver surgical services for 30 to 90 per cent less than their US counterparts, including: Californias Uninsured Heart Patients Save Thousands in Hospitals Overseas

VANCOUVER (PRWEB) February 24, 2006

For years the enormous cost of cardiac surgery has forced California patients to choose between their failing health and total bankruptcy.

But a Canadian medical tourism company is reaching out to their southern neighbors with a real promise of hope affordable access to life-saving surgeries in hospitals in France and India.

“In California a coronary bypass can cost as much as $ 100,000 for uninsured patients. MedSolution.com can arrange the same procedure by fully qualified surgeons in India for about $ 7,000, all medical costs included, said MedSolution.com spokesperson John Knox.

“We want Californias uninsured patients to understand that heart disease does not have to be a death sentence. We can help patients access the surgeries they need without breaking the bank.

Californians, often touted as the healthiest in the US, have not been able to escape the clutches of heart disease the number one killer in the state.

According to the California Department of Health Services, approximately 562,165 die from heart disease each year. Since one out of every five Californians lacks health insurance, Knox said we can only speculate how many have lost their lives as a result of skyrocketing medical costs.

More than half a million people die in California each year from heart related diseases. We believe we can make a difference health care should come before health care costs, Knox said, noting that MedSolution.coms state of the art, English-speaking partner hospitals can deliver surgical services for 30 to 90 per cent less than their US counterparts, including:

Californias Uninsured Heart Patients Save Thousands in Hospitals Overseas

Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) March 3, 2006 Thanks to the skyrocketing cost of surgery, uninsured patients across the Lone Star State are faced with a tough decision: health or bankruptcy? But help may be just a plane ride away. A Canadian medical tourism company is connecting their southern neighbours to life-saving surgeries in India and France — with costs well below US prices. “In Texas a coronary bypass can cost as much as $ 100,000 for uninsured patients. MedSolution.com can arrange the same procedure by fully qualified surgeons in India for about $ 7,000, all medical costs included, said MedSolution.com spokesperson John Knox. “We want Texans without health insurance, especially seniors, to understand that they still have many options available to them. We can help people access the surgeries they need without breaking the bank. National health statistics suggest there are 5.4 million Texans without health insurance, about 24.6 per cent of the states total population. Texas rates dead last behind all other states in terms of health insurance coverage. According to the American Heart Foundation, approximately 150 Texans die each day from strokes and heart disease. Since one out of every four Texans lacks health insurance, Knox said we can only speculate how many have lost their lives as a result of skyrocketing medical costs. Thousands more face another health challenge entirely many seniors have put their lives on hold because they are unable to afford the hip and knee replacements they need to enjoy their twilight years in comfort. We can arrange any orthopedic surgery in India or France for a fraction of what it would cost in the USA, Knox said. A $ 40,000 hip or knee replacement can be done for less than $ 6,000 with our hospitals. People dont need to suffer anymore. We can help. MedSolution.coms state of the art, English-speaking partner hospitals can deliver surgical services for 30 to 90 per cent less than their US counterparts, including: No Insurance? No Problem: Texans Find Relief at International Hospitals

Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) March 3, 2006

Thanks to the skyrocketing cost of surgery, uninsured patients across the Lone Star State are faced with a tough decision: health or bankruptcy?

But help may be just a plane ride away. A Canadian medical tourism company is connecting their southern neighbours to life-saving surgeries in India and France — with costs well below US prices.

“In Texas a coronary bypass can cost as much as $ 100,000 for uninsured patients. MedSolution.com can arrange the same procedure by fully qualified surgeons in India for about $ 7,000, all medical costs included, said MedSolution.com spokesperson John Knox.

“We want Texans without health insurance, especially seniors, to understand that they still have many options available to them. We can help people access the surgeries they need without breaking the bank.

National health statistics suggest there are 5.4 million Texans without health insurance, about 24.6 per cent of the states total population. Texas rates dead last behind all other states in terms of health insurance coverage.

According to the American Heart Foundation, approximately 150 Texans die each day from strokes and heart disease. Since one out of every four Texans lacks health insurance, Knox said we can only speculate how many have lost their lives as a result of skyrocketing medical costs.

Thousands more face another health challenge entirely many seniors have put their lives on hold because they are unable to afford the hip and knee replacements they need to enjoy their twilight years in comfort.

We can arrange any orthopedic surgery in India or France for a fraction of what it would cost in the USA, Knox said. A $ 40,000 hip or knee replacement can be done for less than $ 6,000 with our hospitals. People dont need to suffer anymore. We can help.

MedSolution.coms state of the art, English-speaking partner hospitals can deliver surgical services for 30 to 90 per cent less than their US counterparts, including:

No Insurance? No Problem: Texans Find Relief at International Hospitals