The MTA is proud to announce the addition of Custom Assurance Placements as an exhibitor at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Oct. 24th – 26th at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla.  

About Custom Assurance Placements:  

www.customassurance.com

 Assurance Placements (CAP) is a United States based wholesale insurance broker CAP has been a leading developer of insurance solutions for medical tourists and the medical tourism industry for over 4 years. Global Protective Solutions (GPS) was developed to handle the particular and unique risks associated for the Medical Tourism industry. GPS is a specialty travel insurance policy providing benefits for participating medical tourists or medical travelers from almost any country worldwide for accidents and complications. In addition we have a liability insurance cover related to medical tourism for either the facilitator or the employer. If you are in the need of a particular program relating to medical tourism, please contact Custom Assurance Placements.

When asked about the company’s objectives at the conference president Tracy H. Simons commented: ” Custom Assurance Placements Ltd., would like help educate stakeholders on risk management issues as they relate to Medical Tourism and assist them in risk mitigation. It is also an opportunity to educate participants about insurance options that are available for Medical Tourist/ Travelers, Facilitators, Employers, Hospitals, and other medical sending entities.”

International Marketing Director Benjamin G. Simons added: ” 2012 has been the best year yet for Custom Assurance Placements. We are experiencing exponential growth in the utilization of Global Protective Solutions (GPS) and have assisted many participants with unexpected additional expenses as a result of an accident or complication.”

The MTA encourages all attendees interested in learning more about Global Protective Solutions and the other products provided by CAP to visit Tracy and Ben Simons at their booth or to connect with them on the networking software going live soon. http://www.medicaltourismcongress.com/en/about-the-software.html

Top international law firm Squire Sanders is returning as a Silver Sponsor to the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress  which will take place on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami October 24^th-26^th.

About Squire Sanders  http://www.squiresanders.com/

The client base of our global legal practice spans every type of business, both private and public, worldwide. We advise a diverse mix of clients, from Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 corporations to emerging companies and from individuals to local and national governments. In the private sector, we provide the full range of legal advice required to implement practical strategies and resolve disputes. In the public sector, we counsel governments on privatization of whole industries and on establishment of regulatory systems under which new private businesses can compete. We also serve the regional needs of the countries and cities we call home.

Whatever is needed, we are able to deliver the seamless cross-practice, cross-border and industry-specific support that clients require for success in today’s competitive markets.

Clients expect knowledge of their business as well as high-quality legal skills from their law firms. Our combination of legal and industry experience allows us to better analyze client requirements and develop the right approach for the matter at hand. Clients receive tested insight and guidance from a team that understands their needs and is able to offer tailored solutions.

One of the featured speakers at the conference will be Scott A. Edelstein. http://www.medicaltourismcongress.com/en/2012-speakers.html

Mr. Edelstein is a partner in the international law firm of Squire Sanders.  Working primarily out of the firm’s Washington, DC and San Francisco offices, he focuses his practice on advising health care providers and payors on legal and regulatory issues related to medical tourism both domestically and internationally. He also regularly assists healthcare clients in the formation of cross-border integrated delivery systems, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and affiliations.

When recently asked about his expectations for the 2012 World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress he responded “As a founding sponsor for this event, we continue to find the World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress an excellent venue for discussing our capabilities and services in this very dynamic part of the Healthcare Industry.  For 2012 we expect more of the same as the growth of this sector continues to outpace any other market segment in which our firm participates.  The event has not only been an excellent source of information on the drivers and issues being faced, but a great opportunity to meet directly with many key stakeholders including healthcare providers, facilitators and government officials looking to capitalize in this area.”

The MTA takes pride in attracting top thought leaders in all areas of the global healthcare industry and we encourage attendees to seek out the professionals of Squire Sanders to learn about the valuable services that they provide.

 The MTA welcomes Cayman Spine Institute as an exhibitor at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress . Be sure to stop by their booth to learn more about this top notch medical tourism destination.

 About Cayman Spine Institute    

The mission of Cayman Spine Institute is to provide world-class spine surgery with top American spine surgeons, utilizing cutting-edge technology at a private hospital on Grand Cayman.

http://caymanspineinstitute.com/

 Cayman Spine Institute offers technologies and procedures approved by the FDA and the European Union (EU).  There are many medical devices and medications that have been in use in Europe for years that have been proven safe and effective, but are not available in the U.S. because of the long and expensive process it takes to get FDA approval.

 Cayman Spine Institute provides world class care from top quality spine surgeons, utilizing progressive procedures approved by European Union and more traditional American FDA-approved techniques.

 All Cayman Spine Institute spine surgeons are U.S.-trained and board certified Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons specializing in less invasive and minimally invasive spine procedures.

To learn more about how to promote your medical tourism destination please contact Global Congress Manager Cristina Cardona   Cristina@MedicalTourismCongress.com.

The MTA is proud to announce that Broward Health will be sponsoring the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress  which will take place on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami October 24^th-26^th.

About Broward Health:    http://www.browardhealth.org/

Broward Health, providing service for more than 70 years, is a nationally recognized system offering world class health care services to our neighbors in South Florida. Broward Health encompasses more than 30 healthcare facilities

In 2007, Broward Health embarked on a powerful strategy to strengthen our position as a national leader in health care excellence. We became Broward Health. Today, we are celebrating the final step in the branding process that began five years ago, as we realign our hospitals under the Broward Health brand.

 For more than 70 years, we have provided quality healthcare to the people we serve. Today more than ever, that remains the cornerstone of our commitment and our mission as we evolve and grow.

The true measure of our accomplishment is the care we provided for 1.1 million patient visits in 2010, the dedication of more than 8,000 employees and physicians, and our commitment to provide world class healthcare services to all we serve.

About The World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress:

The WMTC & GHC is the premiere international platform for the medical tourism industry. This year we expect to attract 2,000 attendees from 90 countries including; governments, domestic and international hospitals, specialty clinics, international insurance companies, TPA’s, facilitators, and other industry professionals. Exhibition space is nearly sold out and sponsorships are going fast!  To learn more about the event and how your organization can participate please contact Cristina Cardona:  Cristina@MedicalTourismCongress.com.

Born out of compelling need in 1967, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has consistently focused its efforts and its resources on one mission and one purpose only; the health and welfare of the patients it serves. Now, some forty years later, that singular approach to medicine has placed the Hospital in the vanguard of patient care in such areas as Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women’s Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences. With 400 licensed beds, 800 physicians, a nursing and support staff of over 2000 and 1200 volunteers, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has evolved from a capable community hospital into one of the preeminent medical centers in Florida.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital International Patient Services Program is designed to offer international patients state of the art medical care in an environment tailored specifically for the international patient. We recognize the unique needs of individuals from other countries and provide a spectrum of personalized services designed to make for a most extraordinary patient experience.

The organization will be one of the sponsors of the upcoming 5th World Medical Tourism Congress, which will take place in Ft.Lauderdale/Miami Ocotber 24-26th. The event will welcome up to 2,000 attendees from over 90 countries and it will be integrated with the Employer Healthcahcare and Benefits Congress, one of the largest US insurance conferences.

“This is the first time Boca Raton Regional Hospital participates in this conference.  As a successful freestanding not-for-profit hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital enjoys a long standing reputation for outstanding physician and nursing services, the most advanced technology and high patient satisfaction.  Even though international patients who reside in South Florida on a part-time basis utilize our hospital, the international community, in general, may not be familiar with Boca Raton as a destination for healthcare. Through participation in conferences such as the World Medical Tourism Congress, we plan to increase our name recognition in the international community. We also will meet leaders from organizations involved in medical tourism which will assist in promoting our services internationally,” said Mindy Shikiar, Vice President of Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

“Our primary objective is to introduce Boca Raton Regional Hospital to decision makers and influencers in the field of medical tourism. This will promote branding of Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe” she added.

ABOUT BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL’s AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Boca Raton Regional Hospital has received a $25 million grant from the Marcus Foundation to create the Marcus Neuroscience Institute on the Hospital’s main campus.  The facility will serve as a new, state-of-the-art nexus of care for neurologic and neurosurgical patients and transform the landscape of clinical capabilities available in the region.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital is the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ by HealthGrades® for the eighth year in a row. This prestigious distinction places Boca Raton Regional Hospital among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance.  HealthGrades® also recognized Boca Raton Regional Hospital as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in the United States for 2012. This makes the second year in a row the Hospital has earned this prestigious accolade. In order to earn a place on the list of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals,” a facility had to have mortality and complication rates low enough to place them in the top five percent of hospitals for the last eight to 10 years of the rankings.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Toppel Family Place was selected by South Florida Parenting’s Kids Crown as the Best Maternity Hospital in Palm Beach County. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the Hospital has been recognized by Kids Crown for their exceptional maternity services.

The Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute (LWHWI) at Boca Raton Regional Hospital is one of only 10 leading clinical centers across the nation to have participated in an important new breast ultrasound study in women with dense breasts. The study was conducted over a three and one-half year prospective multi-center trial process. Nearly 10% of the nation’s breast ultrasounds in the study were conducted at the Institute.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines^® -Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher level of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

For more information visit: www.brrh.com

The MTA is proud to announce the participation of The University of California San Diego Health System as a Bonze Sponsor at 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress  which will take place on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami October 24^th-26^th.

UC San Diego Health System

Launched in 1966, UC San Diego Health System is the region’s only academic health system, with a mission of providing excellent and compassionate patient care, advancing medical discoveries and educating future health care professionals. It comprises UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, and UC San Diego Thornton Hospital, Moores Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Center, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center and Jacobs Medical Center (slated to open in 2016) in La Jolla, as well as other primary and specialty practices of UC San Diego Medical Group. The Medical Center, Thornton Hospital and Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center operate under one license with a combined licensed capacity of 600 beds. Through its service, innovation and education, UC San Diego Health System is one place for compassionate caring and exceptional patient outcomes.

To learn more about UC San Diego Health System, please visit their website: www.health.ucsd.edu

Participating in the Medical Directors Summit  will be Dr. Tom McAfee.  This prestigious invitation only event will include Medical Directors from the top hospitals and insurance companies from around the world to collaborate and network regarding the challenges in providing quality healthcare and insurance to local and international patients, and to discuss their programs with peers in other countries and learn from each other’s experiences in order to strategically improve organizational planning.

As Dean of Clinical Affairs, UC San Diego Health Sciences, and Chief Executive Officer, UC San Diego Health System Faculty Practice, Dr McAfee provides leadership for UC San Diego’s inpatient and outpatient physician practice, and for the advancement of the clinical enterprise vision.   In this role, he helps ensure that the clinical practice is achieving the highest standards of service, quality, safety, compliance and overall performance.  Additionally, Dr. McAfee works to ensure that clinical programs and activities are integrated with and support the clinical, research, educational and community outreach missions of Health Sciences.  He’s active with the Medical Society, Hospital Association and numerous external boards and committees.  He is a clinical enterprise advocate with business, community and government constituents regionally, nationally and globally. 

Presenting on the Impact of Free Trade Agreements with Latin America on Medical Tourism will be Luis Felipe Arango Pardo. Luis Felipe is The Managing Director of the International Program at UC San Diego Health System. He has broad experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, and also in the International Health Business from the Middle East and China to Mexico, Central America, The Caribbean and South America. He is an expert in marketing and business development strategies and tactics. Through his experience as CEO of several insurance companies in Colombia and Ecuador, he has gained very special skills in General Management, Human Resources and International Trade.  The latter accomplished through his role as negotiator of the Free Trade Agreement between USA and the Andean Countries, where he sat as negotiator on behalf of Ecuador, in the Financial Services Table. He has more than 25 years experience in the Public and Private Health Insurance Industries throughout all Latin America. 

To See the Full List of Speakers: Click Here

We encourage participants at the World Medical Tourism Conference to reach out to these two distinguished thought leaders and gain from their valuable insights and perspectives.  

Turkish Healthcare Tourism Development Council (THTDC) has been working as a medical tourism cluster in Turkey since 2008. It has been established by the efforts of founding chairman Emin Cakmak , the owner and the general manager of Hello Tourism in Istanbul. Their current executive president,  Mrs. Selin Peker has been one of the pioneers of medical tourism in Turkey. She has been in the business since 12 years and she is the Executive Board Member and Assistant General Manager for World Eye Hospitals Group.

THTDC’s goal is to bring all means of medical tourism under one umbrella. The members of the group include  national and international governmental institutions, hospitals, clinics, doctors, medical tourism facilitators, travel agencies, hotels and thermal hotels.

THTDC will be the Diamond Sponsor of the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress which will take place on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Ocotber 24-26th.

According to founding chairman, Emin Cakmak, sponsoring the congress is very important since the Council has participated during the last four years with the goal of promoting Turkey as a healthcare destination. “We would like to increase  awareness of our destination and use this platform to network and build new business relationships as well as to brand Turkey as a leader in the industry” said Mr. Cakmak.

Mr. Cakamak shared with the Medical Tourism Association the exciting news happening at the Council. “THTDC has 198 industry service provider members. THTDC has become the biggest and largest healthcare cluster in the world”  Mr. Cakmak declared. “Last year, we received 587.000 foreign patients from 94 countries which provided 3.5 bil USD in direct income from Health Tourism”, he added.

THTDC has established a global network of offices in 57 countries during the last 5 years in 94 cities and more than 12.000 doctors are integrated within their network offices, serving and supporting our patients before and after any procedure.

Purpose of the Council

The main goal of our council is to promote Turkey as one of the most important medical tourism destinations in the world by partnering with individuals and institutions that have been carrying out activities for years in order to enhance Turkey’s international  brand in this industry.

Turkey  Representative of Medical Tourism Association

Our Council is the authorized representative of U.S. based Medical Tourism Association, which is the world leader in the Medical Tourism industry serving as the driving force of the sector. With the protocol executed in Chicago on 16 April 2009, the Council became the partner of MTA as its representative in Turkey.

The Medical Tourism Association, organizer of the World Medical Tourism Congress willl carry out several activities in the future in order to improve medical tourism in Turkey providing support for the medical service providers and working closely with the Council.

Minister Visser will also be involved with the Caribbean Ministerial Summit on that day, which will be focusing on the development of infrastructure for inbound medical tourism to islands, and also addressing a group island collaborative effort to reduce healthcare expenditures, engage the local population in healthy behavior and reduce rising health conditions, and reduce or limit the rising expense of local population traveling out of the country for healthcare.  This Summit will focus on collaboration and providing a new roadmap forward for Island Nations in their healthcare infrastructure.

In order for a country to develop and grow its medical tourism industry, it is vital that its Ministers of Health, Tourism and Economy, as well as Trade Commissioners, Consul Generals and VIP international officials attend this Global Ministerial Summit (by invitation only) where best practices in the medical tourism industry are shared and promotional programs and channels are presented.

Related Article: Ministerial Summit: Strategies to Move Forward

As the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act on Healthcare Reform (PPACA) on June 28, 2012, this law will thrust medical tourism domestically within the U.S. as well as internationally.  Healthcare Reform will be a monumental topic of interest, especially to the Caribbean island nations, because it has the potential to significantly increase their revenues through the growth of their medical tourism industry.    As of yet, most people do not understand what Healthcare Reform is, or its implications to boost medical tourism.  As Healthcare Reform takes effect in 2014, U.S. Employers are currently looking for ways to reduce their costs in providing quality care for their millions of employees, and one obvious way is Medical Tourism, both domestically between U.S. States as well as internationally. 

Please forward this information to your country’s Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Health or Ministry of Economy in order to participate in this very important summit which will be of tremendous benefit to your country’s health and economy.  For Ministers to receive an invitation to attend, and have the USD$1,500 Congress registration fee waived, please contact Armando@MedicalTourismAssociation.com

I will keep updating our community on confirmed attendees over the next few weeks and months until the start of the Congress.

To learn more about  the Affordable Care Act on Healthcare Reform (PPACA), http://healthcarereformconference.com/

To learn more about the 3rd Global Ministerial Summit on Medical Tourism, http://www.medicaltourismcongress.com/en/ministerial-summit.html

To learn the outcome of the previous year’s Global Ministerial Summit in 2011, http://www.medicaltourismmag.com/article/ministerial-summit-strateg…

To learn more about our 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, http://www.medicaltourismcongress.com/

Please see the video: 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress VIDEO

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Aruba is a beautiful island in the Caribbean is located just north of Venezuela’s coast, outside the hurricane belt, with a steady temperature around 82 degrees Fahrenheit year round and is sunny year-round, which attracts plenty of tourism.  Aruba is part of the Dutch Antilles and it enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean Region, including a low unemployment rate.  Aside from Tourism, which commands about 75% of its GNP, Aruba boasts other four industries: gold mining, phosphate mining (The Aruba Phosphaat Maatschappij), aloe export, and petroleum refineries (The Lago Oil & Transport Company and the Arend Petroleum Maatschappij Shell Co.).

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruba
• Why visit Aruba: http://www.aruba.com/
• Click here -> Visit Aruba Video – One Happy Island   
• Click here ->What is Medical Tourism? – Cafferty Report CNN  
• Click to see information about Aruba’s government http://www.gobierno.aw/

• To learn about the work that Dr. Visser does to improve Children’s health, visit http://www.drvisser.com/

The Capital Oranjestad

Tras la reciente decisión del Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos de mantener la Reforma de Salud presentada por el presidente Obama, el turismo médico se presenta como una alternativa muy atractiva para las compañías y aseguradoras de este país que están buscando opciones que logren reducir sus costes.

Ante esta oportunidad, los países, regiones, ciudades y hospitales internacionales deben prepararse para presentarse como líderes en la industria. Cómo prepararse de la mejor forma teniendo en cuenta la gran competencia actual en este sector? El primer paso sin duda es contar con la información adecuada y entender exactamente cómo afecta la Reforma al sector del turismo médico a nivel global.

Aprovecho esta oportunidad para invitarles a asistir al webinar gratuito sobre el efecto positivo de la reforma de salud de EEUU en el turismo medico que la MTA (Medical Tourism Association) organiza el próximo martes, 17 de Julio. El webinar explicará en detalle la Reforma y ofrecerá recomendaciones dirigidas a todas las organizaciones que desean convertirse en líderes del sector y aprovechar esta oportunidad para competir de manera más efectiva a nivel internacional. Por favor, haga extensiva esta invitación a sus contactos que puedan beneficiarse de esta presentación.

Aprobada Reforma de Salud en EEUU :: Webinar gratuito sobre el efecto positivo en el sector de turismo médico en Español: 17 de Julio de 2012

Regístrese : https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/975401546

Espero que puedan asistir a esta sesión informativa!

Medical Tours Costa Rica (MTCR) specializes in providing individuals, medical travel facilitators and corporate clients with medical care coordination and travel support services at all of Costa Rica’s JCI accredited facilities.

Brad and Bill Cook founded MTCR in 2006 in order to create and manage Hospital Clinica Biblica’s International Patient Department.  Since then the company has managed off-shore care for over 2,000 patients and created one of the world’s most successful international patient programs.

The MTCR Advantage:

• The convenience of one point of contact for all medical travel services
• Physical presence at Costa Rica’s major hospitals
• Quick turn-around on price quotes from Costa Rica’s major hospitals
• Quick access to a select team of Costa Rica’s top doctors
• One stop billing for all procedures regardless of hospital or clinic
• No language barriers and reduced risk of communication errors
• Lodging and transportation arrangement
• VIP patient assistance throughout the medical travel process

Specialized Medical procedures:

• Orthopedic
• Bariatric
• Dental
• CCSVI
• Cosmetic surgery
• Gynecology

To learn more about Medical Tours Costa Rica, please visit www.medicaltourscostarica.com

You can also contact MTCR directly by email or phone.

Email: bill@medicaltourscostarica.com

Phone: 506-2522-1414                            Toll-Free: 1-866-665-6433

To learn more about membership with the MTA, please visit http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com/en/join.html or email Eda Firat, Global Program & Membership Coordinator at Eda@MedicalTourismAssociation.com