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

VANCOUVER, B.C. (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 A new Canadian medical tourism agency is helping American patients obtain the surgeries they desperately need at world class hospitals around the globe. So why would Americans travel for medical services? Because the costs arranged by the Vancouver-based MedSolution are typically 50 to 90 per cent less than what is currently being charged by US hospitals. Millions of Americans, many of them seniors, have endured years of pain and suffering because they simply cant afford the surgeries that can vastly improve their lives, said MedSolution spokesman John Knox. In the USA a hip replacement can cost $ 40,000 for an uninsured patient. A coronary bypass can cost as much as $ 80,000. MedSolution can arrange the same procedures at a five-star hospital in India for about $ 6,000 to $ 8,000. Medical tourism the concept of combining vacation travel and health care has been a popular option for British and European patients over the past five years. Knox said MedSolutions roster of licensed, experienced surgeons can provide patients with access to all manner of procedures ordered by US physicians, including (but not limited to): -orthopedic (full and partial knee, hip & joint replacements) -cardiac (heart bypass, heart repairs, etc) -interventional cardiology (angiography, angioplasty, catheterization); and -gastric (banding & bypass); -cosmetic surgery A persons health shouldnt be held hostage by hospital bills and expensive insurance policies, Knox said. Were offering real solutions for patients seeking a safe and practical way to escape these costs and get on with living healthy lives. Dr. Animish Chokshi, medical director at the Krishna Heart Institute and Specialty Clinic in Ahmedabad, India, said MedSolution is going to revolutionize the way Seattle patients think about health care. MedSolution has made it their personal mission to help American patients find professional surgical care that can immediately bring positive change to their lives, Chokshi said. Why suffer at home, when the world is waiting with open arms? Knox said MedSolutions clients can expect the same standard of care at Krishna as would be expected within the American system, where Indian doctors are renowned for their professionalism and expertise. Affiliates undergo an extensive screening process which includes background checks with local health authorities and professional associations, and they must adhere to OR procedural standards endorsed by the World Health Organization. A final requirement affiliates must meet is the ability to communicate with MedSolutions clients in fluent English at all stages of patient contact. My visit to Krishna has been one of the most positive experiences in my life, said Milwaukee resident Gary Konkol, 54, who recently received a hip replacement at MedSolutions partner facility in India. From the moment their staff met me at the airport in India, I never expected that strangers would treat me with so much care and kindness. The staff really cared about my mental well-being. Like a lot of Americans, Konkol was frustrated with his lack of options under the US medical system. Troubled since childhood by a sore hip, his insurance company refused to cover the cost of replacement surgery because the problem stemmed from a pre-existing condition. After discovering that India could offer the same procedure for a quarter of typical US rates, Konkol packed his bags for what ultimately became a life-changing experience. The medical treatment was excellent. However, the loving care that was shown to me during my stay went beyond any of my expectations, Konkol said, noting with amazement that the surgical team was able to extend his troubled leg by almost three inches. Knox said there are many advantages for patients working with MedSolution over those scheduling their own international surgeries, primarily lower costs and speedy access to information. MedSolutions high patient volume allows the company to offer surgical rates which are lower than anything a patient would be able to negotiate for themselves. Blue Cross Blue Shield International has also recently approved a number of MedSolutions procedures in India for coverage, an option that may provide even more cost savings for US patients. In addition to India and France, MedSolution is currently building partnerships with a number of other surgical facilities in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Malaysia, Turkey, Poland and South Africa. Within the next few months, the company will expand its surgical options to include dental surgery and in vitro fertilization. Patients who require surgical treatment can contact MedSolution to explore unique solutions to their health care needs. For a full list of medical and surgical services available, please visit http://www.medsolution.com or call 1-800-984-0457. ### US Patients Access Life-Saving Surgeries Overseas For 90% Less

VANCOUVER, B.C. (PRWEB) February 10, 2006

A new Canadian medical tourism agency is helping American patients obtain the surgeries they desperately need at world class hospitals around the globe.

So why would Americans travel for medical services? Because the costs arranged by the Vancouver-based MedSolution are typically 50 to 90 per cent less than what is currently being charged by US hospitals.

Millions of Americans, many of them seniors, have endured years of pain and suffering because they simply cant afford the surgeries that can vastly improve their lives, said MedSolution spokesman John Knox.

In the USA a hip replacement can cost $ 40,000 for an uninsured patient. A coronary bypass can cost as much as $ 80,000. MedSolution can arrange the same procedures at a five-star hospital in India for about $ 6,000 to $ 8,000.

Medical tourism the concept of combining vacation travel and health care has been a popular option for British and European patients over the past five years.

Knox said MedSolutions roster of licensed, experienced surgeons can provide patients with access to all manner of procedures ordered by US physicians, including (but not limited to):

-orthopedic (full and partial knee, hip & joint replacements)

-cardiac (heart bypass, heart repairs, etc)

-interventional cardiology (angiography, angioplasty, catheterization); and

-gastric (banding & bypass);

-cosmetic surgery

A persons health shouldnt be held hostage by hospital bills and expensive insurance policies, Knox said. Were offering real solutions for patients seeking a safe and practical way to escape these costs and get on with living healthy lives.

Dr. Animish Chokshi, medical director at the Krishna Heart Institute and Specialty Clinic in Ahmedabad, India, said MedSolution is going to revolutionize the way Seattle patients think about health care.

MedSolution has made it their personal mission to help American patients find professional surgical care that can immediately bring positive change to their lives, Chokshi said. Why suffer at home, when the world is waiting with open arms?

Knox said MedSolutions clients can expect the same standard of care at Krishna as would be expected within the American system, where Indian doctors are renowned for their professionalism and expertise.

Affiliates undergo an extensive screening process which includes background checks with local health authorities and professional associations, and they must adhere to OR procedural standards endorsed by the World Health Organization.

A final requirement affiliates must meet is the ability to communicate with MedSolutions clients in fluent English at all stages of patient contact.

My visit to Krishna has been one of the most positive experiences in my life, said Milwaukee resident Gary Konkol, 54, who recently received a hip replacement at MedSolutions partner facility in India.

From the moment their staff met me at the airport in India, I never expected that strangers would treat me with so much care and kindness. The staff really cared about my mental well-being.

Like a lot of Americans, Konkol was frustrated with his lack of options under the US medical system. Troubled since childhood by a sore hip, his insurance company refused to cover the cost of replacement surgery because the problem stemmed from a pre-existing condition.

After discovering that India could offer the same procedure for a quarter of typical US rates, Konkol packed his bags for what ultimately became a life-changing experience.

The medical treatment was excellent. However, the loving care that was shown to me during my stay went beyond any of my expectations, Konkol said, noting with amazement that the surgical team was able to extend his troubled leg by almost three inches.

Knox said there are many advantages for patients working with MedSolution over those scheduling their own international surgeries, primarily lower costs and speedy access to information.

MedSolutions high patient volume allows the company to offer surgical rates which are lower than anything a patient would be able to negotiate for themselves.

Blue Cross Blue Shield International has also recently approved a number of MedSolutions procedures in India for coverage, an option that may provide even more cost savings for US patients.

In addition to India and France, MedSolution is currently building partnerships with a number of other surgical facilities in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Malaysia, Turkey, Poland and South Africa.

Within the next few months, the company will expand its surgical options to include dental surgery and in vitro fertilization.

Patients who require surgical treatment can contact MedSolution to explore unique solutions to their health care needs. For a full list of medical and surgical services available, please visit http://www.medsolution.com or call 1-800-984-0457.

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US Patients Access Life-Saving Surgeries Overseas For 90% Less

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 (PRWEB) March 18, 2006 New York is famously known as the city that welcomed the tired, poor and huddled masses from around the world. But now a Canadian medical tourism company is turning the tables by connecting uninsured New Yorkers with amazingly affordable hospitals around the globe. “In New York 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 Karin Basaraba. “We want New York patients 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. For years the enormous cost of surgery has forced many uninsured New Yorkers to choose between their health and total bankruptcy. But MedSolution.coms partner hospitals in France and India offer affordable access to life-saving surgeries. National health statistics suggest there are 2.8 million New York state residents without health insurance, about 15 per cent of the states total population. New York state also ranks higher than most states for heart disease deaths (9th), and incidence of cancer (21st). Since one out of every six New Yorkers lacks health insurance, Basaraba 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, Basaraba 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: Big Apple Patients Save Big Bucks Overseas

VANCOUVER (PRWEB) March 18, 2006

New York is famously known as the city that welcomed the tired, poor and huddled masses from around the world.

But now a Canadian medical tourism company is turning the tables by connecting uninsured New Yorkers with amazingly affordable hospitals around the globe.

“In New York 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 Karin Basaraba.

“We want New York patients 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.

For years the enormous cost of surgery has forced many uninsured New Yorkers to choose between their health and total bankruptcy.

But MedSolution.coms partner hospitals in France and India offer affordable access to life-saving surgeries.

National health statistics suggest there are 2.8 million New York state residents without health insurance, about 15 per cent of the states total population.

New York state also ranks higher than most states for heart disease deaths (9th), and incidence of cancer (21st).

Since one out of every six New Yorkers lacks health insurance, Basaraba 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, Basaraba 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:

Big Apple Patients Save Big Bucks Overseas