The Medical Tourism Association has reported the fourth edition of the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress to be a huge success with a higher and more diverse level of attendees.

Chicago, Ill.–Successfully entering its third day, the Congress, partially integrated with the Employer Healthcare Congress and gathering world industry leaders, has attracted participation of approximately 2,000 top industry players from over 90 countries from various sectors. These players include government representatives, global healthcare leaders, insurance industry giants, medical tourism facilitators and healthcare management professionals.

The Ministerial Summit brought together ministers of health, tourism, economic development from 25 countries.   Renee-Marie Stephano, president of the MTA, said, “This year senior leaders presented on the best practices and practical case studies in the industry.  Following the summit a declaration of cooperation will be signed between the countries to learn more and dedicate resources to establishing sustainable and dependable medical tourism programs, and to conduct research and provide education to industry stakeholders in their respected regions.   Our conference is exceeding all our expectations.  The ideas that are being shared and the new relationships being developed will be the foundation for the upcoming year.”

European Cross Border Healthcare was a hot topic of conversation as Bernard Merkel, head of the Food Safety, Health and Consumer Affairs section of the Delegation of European Union/Commission, presented on strategies related to the opportunities hospitals and governments have to invest in their healthcare infrastructure.

During the opening day, the MTA shared strategic initiatives including a hosted VIP Government roundtable and the conference presented the first medical tourism and global healthcare leadership awards. The meticulous agenda for the event features star keynote speakers and enhanced educational workshops which covered the essentials and the future of these industries.

Bill Rancic, the first winner of NBC’s “The Apprentice,” opened the sessions on Thursday with a presentation on entrepreneurial practices, while Cecil Wilson, the 165^th President of the American Medical Association, presented on the future of healthcare and healthcare Reform in the United States. John Casey, the Director of International Benefits for Google, Inc., gave insight into how to create the “healthiest employee in the world.” Rounding out the keynote speakers were President of Twist Image Mitch Joel, who presented the importance of marketing in social media in the workplace; and, Dr. Robert Rey, specialist in minimal scar plastic surgery, focused primarily on the importance of working with charities and building an international surgical practice.

The Medical Tourism Association looks forward to its 5th annual conference, which will take place in Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida at the five star Westin Diplomat Resort on the beach on October 24-26^th 2012.

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Hospital Almater was born July 27, 1987.  Since the beginning, the remarked corporate philosophy of the company, quality services at best cost, cost-benefit philosophy has gained through time a prominent place in all the services the company provides, which has experience care and renowned  insurance groups such as Nacional Provincial,  AXA, MetLife and health insurers and Health Administrators of North America.

“For Hospital Almater, the WMT & GHC Congress is an excellent platform to internationalize our services, contact medical providers and know what is happening in the medical tourism industry,” said Dra. Patricia Meza, Hospital Almater. “We have the opportunity to present tour hospital and the quality of our services to all attendees of the conference,” she added.

This is the one event per year where Employers, Self Funded Health Plans, Insurance Companies, and Medical Tourism Facilitators that are looking to outsource healthcare overseas have the opportunity to meet with top International Hospitals and Medical Tourism Companies in one place for the ultimate networking event. As a Bronze Sponsor, Hospital Almater will receive multiple benefits including recognition throughout the conference and preferred exhibit booth placement.

The conference is the dedicated annual event of the Medical Tourism Association, the nonprofit trade association in the Medical Tourism industry,   http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and media partner Medical Tourism Magazine, http://www.medicaltourismmag.com the only dedicated magazine for the medical tourism and global healthcare industry, and by Medical Tourism City, http://www.medicaltourismcity.com, a social network for the medical tourism and global healthcare industry with over one thousand participants from over sixty countries.

The 2^nd Healthcare Development Conference in conjunction with the 4^th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress is proud to announce Eastman Chemical Company as an Exhibitor!

Eastman offers alternatives customers can depend on. For more than 65 years, Eastman Chemical Company has supplied OEMs with a wide range of medical-grade materials. In addition, Eastman offers several sustainably-advantaged products for the medical market. Below are just a couple of solutions from Eastman’s product portfolio for customers looking for alternative products to PVC, BPA, and DEHP:

Eastman 168™ non-phthalate plasticizer

• Has been safely used for more than 30 years
• Is not a carcinogen or mutagen
• Shows no reproductive toxicity
• Is proven to have a clean and comprehensive toxicological profile
• Alternative plasticizer to DEHP

“Eastman has been committed to medical market for more than 65 years. This conference will help Eastman maintain a deep connection with health care professionals and value chain suppliers and will allow us to understand new and emerging trends in this critical industry,” said Dan Bolton, Market Development Manager, Performance Chemicals and Intermediates, Eastman Chemical Company. “This conference will give Eastman an opportunity to showcase its medical market product line to healthcare professionals and collect their feedback for future new product development opportunities,” added Gopal Saraiya, Market Development Manager, Specialty Plastics, Eastman Chemical Company.

The Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Conference is the first international healthcare conference focused on healthcare executives, investors of healthcare projects, and government officials involved in the developing and designing of healthcare projects and sustainable healthcare projects that are “Green”, such as hospitals, clinics, medical parks, and medical offices globally.  Whether you are the CEO or Medical Director of an existing hospital or clinic or one that is planning to be built in the future, a consultant, architect, master planner or governmental agency, this is one event you cannot afford to miss. As an Exhibitor Eastman Chemical Company will receive multiple benefits including recognition throughout the conference and preferred exhibit booth placement.

Porto Alegre Health Care is an organization of health care providers in the city of the highest quality of life and medical services in Latin America. Porto Alegre provides reliable medical care of international standard, a large network of hospitals and medical doctors at competitive costs: lower than rates in the United States, Canada and Europe. Complete personal assistance is our promise, with professional staff speaking foreign languages. Full support from start to finish the process is offered to ensure an excellent experience for our patients. The city has easy access by air and light traffic. The international airport is only 15 minutes away from downtown, and not more than 30 minutes are necessary to cross the city. With a friendly population and mild weather, the city provides culture, security, international cuisine and hotel network, infrastructure and quality tours. The best of health care in the best of Brazil.

“WMT & GHC is the annual meeting point for the companies, institutions and professionals over the world who are dedicated to Medical Tourism, and it cannot be ignored,” said Secretary of Tourism Luiz Fernando Moraes. “Porto Alegre returns to the event in 2011 having already established the first Brazilian Medical Tourism Cluster, incorporating large private hospitals, not-for-profit entities, tourism companies and the government. We have high expectations, now that we are ready to sign contracts and put Porto Alegre on the international medical tourism map,” he added.
 

The Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) was established as the “Turkish private sector’s gateway to international arena” in 1988 for the specific purpose of establishing, promoting, and strengthening the Turkish private sector’s economic relationships with international businesses and organizations. As part of its sector-oriented strategy, DEIK established the Health Tourism Business Council in 2010 under the leadership of the Turkish Accredited Hospitals Association and in partnership with Turkish Travel Agencies, Turkish Airlines, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and a group of domestic and international institutions. The primary purpose of the Council is to enable the highly-developed Turkish health sector to achieve its well-deserved place in the international arena, and contribute to the global value chain with its high value-added services.

“At this year’s WMT & GMC, DEIK would like to showcase Turkey’s potential as a regional and global health services provider and facilitate collaborations between its members and US entities, not only in terms of patient care but also for know-how sharing, educational affiliations, exchange programs and technology,” said Dr. Rusen Yildirim, Chairman of DEIK/Health Tourism Business Council. “There has been recent research about the role that Turkey will play in globalization of medicine and we would like to share such reports with the WMT & GHC participants as well,” he added.

This is the one event per year where Employers, Self Funded Health Plans, Insurance Companies, and Medical Tourism Facilitators that are looking to outsource healthcare overseas have the opportunity to meet with top International Hospitals and Medical Tourism Companies in one place for the ultimate networking event. As Platinum Sponsor, DEIK/Health Tourism Business Council will receive multiple benefits including recognition throughout the conference and preferred exhibit booth placement.

Jamaica is the place to do business on a global scale, and JAMPRO – the national investment and export promotion agency – is the gateway that connects the world to Jamaica. In extending Jamaica’s image beyond that of a tourist destination, the agency works closely with entrepreneurs from around the globe to enable them to tap into the wealth of investment and trade opportunities available in the country.

“We see the WMT & GHC as an important forum where the experts in the field meet not only to look at the issues and developments affecting health and wellness tourism but to consider the emerging destinations for health and wellness tourism,” said Sancia Bennett Templer, President at JAMPRO. “JAMPRO, first and foremost wants to achieve high levels of awareness of Jamaica’s great potential as a health and wellness tourism destination,” she added.

This is the one event per year where Employers, Self Funded Health Plans, Insurance Companies, and Medical Tourism Facilitators that are looking to outsource healthcare overseas have the opportunity to meet with top International Hospitals and Medical Tourism Companies in one place for the ultimate networking event. As an Exhibitor, JAMPRO will receive multiple benefits including recognition throughout the conference and preferred exhibit booth placement.

The conference is the dedicated annual event of the Medical Tourism Association, the nonprofit trade association in the Medical Tourism industry, http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and media partner Medical Tourism Magazine, http://www.medicaltourismmag.com the only dedicated magazine for the medical tourism and global healthcare industry, and by Medical Tourism City, http://www.medicaltourismcity.com, a social network for the medical tourism and global healthcare industry with over one thousand participants from over sixty countries.