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

Cozumel, Mexico Becoming the Leading Destination of Choice for North American Clients Looking for Safe and Affordable, Cosmetic Surgery Holidays Says Gorgeous Getaways

Edmonton, Alberta (PRWEB) May 12, 2011

Gorgeous Getaways Inc. the global leader in cosmetic surgery holidays today announced that Cozumel, Mexico is fast becoming the destination of choice for North American clients seeking affordable high quality cosmetic surgery, weight loss, full dental restorations, medical, and non-surgical treatments in a safe and relaxing environment. The partnership with local hospital Costamed and dental (CMC) will promote Cozumel as a Center of Excellence which is supported by the Mayor of Cozumel, Aurelio Joaquin Gonzalez and the local tourism board.

Lights, Camera, Action

Production has just wrapped with a Miami based Telemundo film crew to shoot an hour long documentary that will showcase (before, during, and after) the journey of four cosmetic surgery clients from Los Angeles, Florida, Memphis, and Dallas and follow them on their amazing cosmetic surgery transformation and experience in Cozumel. Featured surgeries include: surgical procedures (facelifts, browlift, thigh lift, liposuction, and vaginalplasty), dental cosmetic surgery (full and partial restoration) and non-surgical treatments. The documentary is scheduled to air in the US in major US cities at the end of May. An Australian film crew is also set to arrive for filming in Mid-June, with numerous other media production underway in other parts of the world.

Partnership Growth

Since teaming up with Gorgeous Getaways we have had to increase our medical team with redevelopment and expansion of one of our hospital wings to accommodate the growing number of international cosmetic surgery clients says Jenny Segovia, Chief Executive, Costamed Hospital and Dental. The CMC medical team – headed up by Dr. Duarte, the Current President, Mexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery now includes Dr. Marco Antonio Carmona, and Dr. Rodrigo Morales also feauturing Dr. Nava and Dr. Cardenas for cosmetic dental and dermatology treatments. CMC will also specialize on vaginalplasty procedures with well reknowed specialist surgeon Dr. Aleman.

About Gorgeous Getaways Inc.

Founded in 2004, Gorgeous Getaways is one of the original pioneers of medical tourism and regarded as the worldwide leader of quality, affordable cosmetic surgery holidays. They are the only full service operator that has dedicated global booking managers in home countries and on-ground staff in destination countries that provide a complete end-to-end client experience. Today, the company is incorporated in Canada, United States, Australia, and Malaysia with global sales in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, and dedicated full-time client service managers based in the destination countries of Malaysia, Thailand, Costa Rica and Mexico. We have researched and selected the highest quality, internationally-recognized surgeons and hospitals that consistently deliver outstanding results. Our dedicated team on the ground provide complete post-surgery care and exceptional, personalized service for optimal recovery.Established relationships with providers provide Gorgeous Getaways with an edge – to offer the most competitive, full-service packages in exotic locations. With over 20,000 registered members, numerous testimonials and case-studies, Gorgeous Getaways is world-renowned for quality and superior customer care with global clients, surgeons, hospitals, tourism bodies, industry affiliates and local government. For more information about Gorgeous Getaways Inc., visit its website at http://www.gorgeousgetaways.com.

About Costmed (CMC)

Costamed originated in 1998 with the purpose of becoming a leading international hospital in the Caribbean island of Cozumel, Mexico. Today, the privileged Costamed Hospital Group presents patients from around the world with professional medical services, advanced emergency care, and complete medical & surgical treatments focused on the entire satisfaction of our clients. Surrounded by the warm and welcoming environment of Mexico’s Caribbean, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, the Costamed group currently consists of two professional medical clinics located in the state of Quintana Roo; one in the Cozumel Island and the other in Playa del Carmen, only 50-minutes away from Cancun’s International Airport, within Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

For more information about Costamed visit its website at http://www.costamed.com.mx/en.html

For more information please contact:

Rachel Rowling

Global Director, MBA

GORGEOUS GETAWAYSINC.

Email: rachel(at)gorgeousgetaways(dot)com

Global Sales & Booking Offices

Canada: 1 780-757-7772

USA:

Cozumel, Mexico Becoming the Leading Destination of Choice for North American Clients Looking for Safe and Affordable, Cosmetic Surgery Holidays Says Gorgeous Getaways