1. MEDICAL TOURISM
HCAD 6602: MANAGEMENT OF
INFORMATION SYSTEM IN
HEALTHCARE
PROFESSOR: THOMAS GIORDANO
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER,2015
PRESENTERS:
ISABEL HERNANDEZ
MESHAL MUMMAR
RIMA SHAH

2. AGENDA:
INTRODUCTION
MEDICAL TOURISM AT A GLANCE
WHY MEDICAL TOURISM
ADVANTAGES OF MEDICAL TOURISM
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE TRAVELLING?
CONCLUSION

3. INTRODUCTION:
 Medical tourism is a form of health
tourism commonly referring to the travel of
people to another country for the purpose of
obtaining medical treatment in that country.
Specialties:
 Cosmetic surgery
 Dentistry (general, restorative, cosmetic)
 Cardiovascular (angioplasty, CABG, transplants)
 Orthopedics (joint and spine; sports medicine)
 Cancer (often high-acuity or last resort)
 Reproductive (fertility, IVF, women's health)
 Weight loss (LAP-BAND, gastric bypass)
 Scans, tests, health screenings and second
opinions.

4. MEDICAL TOURISM AT A GLANCE:
 In general, medical tourism is the act of going overseas to obtain medical, cosmetic
or dental treatment in another country. Medical tourism is also regarded as Health
Tourism, Medical Travel or Global Healthcare. Over the past five years, many
travel agencies specializing in medical tourism have been offering packages to
people who want to receive medical treatments abroad.
More people are opting to receive medical treatment abroad rather than in their own
countries because:
 Certain medical services are not available in their country of residence.
 Their health insurance does not cover the full cost of a procedure.
 Most people are unwilling to compromise their health just because the treatment
costs are too high.

5. WHY MEDICAL TOURISM ?
People seek medical treatment abroad because:
 The costs of healthcare in developed nations have
increased exceedingly.
 Nowadays, international travel is trouble-free and
reasonably priced.
 Global standards of care and technological
advancements in healthcare are rapidly improving all
over the world.
 Improved communication opportunities make it
easier to find and contact medical centers overseas.
 Another factor to consider is health insurance. People
without health insurance, or with a limited insurance
policy, are more likely to seek other options such as
medical tourism. As the price of healthcare services
increase, the range of treatments and procedures that
the health insurance policies cover decreases.

6. ADVANTAGES OF MEDICAL TOURISM:
1) Affordability and Cost-effectiveness:
 The low cost of medical procedures, is the number one reason why people go
offshore for medical treatments. The savings range between 30% and 80% of the cost
that you would normally pay in the USA.
 Due to the low prices of medical procedures and surgery abroad, some people
worry that medical tourism might be fraud or a scam.
 Although the treatments are cheap, in most cases surgical procedures are performed
by well trained experts who are using top notch technology.
 For example the price of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is $113,000 in the
USA, but only $10,000 in India; heart valve replacements cost $150,000 in USA, but
$9,500 in India, and knee replacements cost $48,000 in the States, but only $8,500 in
India. Most references quote the prices of surgery in India, Thailand and Singapore as
only 5% to 10% of the prices in the USA.

7. 2) Immediate Service:
• Another advantage of medical tourism is the
immediate access to health care services.
3) Improved Flight and Communication Services:
• Most procedures performed abroad can be scheduled
via the internet or by phone.

8. 4) Travel Opportunities:
• Even though medical tourism is about
obtaining medical care, a side benefit of
medical tourism is having the opportunity
to travel to another country.
5) High-Quality Healthcare:
• Many of the doctors and surgeons that offer
healthcare services to international patients
are trained and certified in Western
countries, such as United States and Great
Britain.
• Medical centers all over the world have
acquired accreditation from well known
international organizations such as JCI,
JCAHO and ISO to express their
dedication to excellence.

9. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE
TRAVELLING?
 If you are planning to travel to another
country for medical care, see a travel
medicine practitioner at least 4–6 weeks
before the trip to discuss general
information for healthy travel and specific
risks related to the procedure and travel
before and after the procedure.
 Check for the qualifications of the health
care providers who will be doing the
procedure and the credentials of the facility
where the procedure will be done.
 Make sure that you have a written
agreement with the health care facility or
the group arranging the trip, defining what
treatments, supplies, and care are covered
by the costs of the trip.
 Determine what legal actions you can take
if anything goes wrong with the procedure.

10.  If you go to a country where you
do not speak the language,
determine ahead of time how you
will communicate with your doctor
and other people who are caring for
you.
 Obtain copies of your medical
records, which should describe any
allergies you may have.
 Arrange for follow-up care with
your local health care provider
before you leave.
 Before planning "vacation"
activities, such as sunbathing,
drinking alcohol, swimming, or
taking long tours, find out if those
activities are permitted after surgery.
 Get copies of all your medical
records before you return home.

11. CONCLUSION:

12. CONCLUSION:
• The concept of medical tourism is appealing to anyone who is interested in high quality and
affordable healthcare. The medical tourism phenomenon is gaining popularity and the number
of people going abroad for treatment increases rapidly every year.
• With many medical tourism benefits, advancements in technology and improvements in
healthcare standards within developing countries, it is likely that the advantages of medical
tourism will provide a striking economical solution to many healthcare problems.
SOURCE: https://www.health-tourism.com/medical-tourism/benefits/

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