Medical Tourism Magazine Articles
The Crossroads of Medical Tourism
Imagine we have an umbrella – we will call it medical tourism. And underneath that umbrella there are a few synergistic industries and partners, namely voluntary benefits, self-funding, global benefits, Read more...
Jan 17, 2012
American Express Ways for Wellness
It’s a new year with new beginnings, the Medical Tourism AssociationTM (MTA) has made the resolution to exceed the expectations of attendees for this year’s World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress . Read more...
Jan 17, 2012
Q & A with ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc.
Not all cancers are the same, and as such, the greatest likelihood of cancer survival comes with the most effective cancer treatments. Read more...
Jan 17, 2012
Waste Stream Reduction, Recycling and Cost Savings within Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals face growing operational challenges as they balance the delivery of excellent health care services with a changing economy, tight regulations and large volumes of waste requiring proper management. Read more...
Jan 17, 2012
Reusables Give Northwestern Memorial a Sharp Edge on Safety and Sustainability
Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s (NMH) commitment to sustainability has gained it Silver status in the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Read more...
Jan 17, 2012
Reprocessing “ Single-Use” Medical Devices: A Sustainable Solution
In today’s market, healthcare providers are struggling to find reliable, low-cost solutions to reduce the financial and environmental burden of providing excellent care. Read more...
Jan 17, 2012
Sustainable Healthcare Contracting and Expansion Issues
Sustainable healthcare development works not only for fighting global warming, preserving animal habitats, vegetation, ground water, the ozone and air quality, but also in many ways that benefit the healthcare industry. Read more...
Jan 17, 2012
greenCDA- A Standard for Sustainable Health Records
Health information technology (HIT) manages the information surrounding patient care delivery, Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
Weight Stigma- Where Does Obesity Fit In?
The healthcare system in the United States is constantly under reform, but are the new changes adding fuel to an already burning flame? Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
U.S. Insurance Providers Signs Deal for Coverage at 4 Taiwan Hospitals
Four local hospitals in Taiwan signed an agreement with a U.S. insurance provider to supply medical services for American policyholders when they seek treatment in Taiwan. Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
Legal Issues in Obtaining and Providing Healthcare Internationally
Perhaps you are in the international healthcare field in some capacity-as a provider , insurer, project developer, Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
Member Day at the 2011 Congress
As part of the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, the annual MTA membership meeting - led by association President Renée-Marie Stephano, Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
Female Physicians: Bringing New Talent to the Table
Medical tourism is an emerging market, and as such, it is a blank slate. Creative approaches to maximizing its growth and success means understanding two of the key stakeholders – physicians and patients. Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
Hospital San Vicente de Paul Rionegro
Medellin is one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia. It is a significant business and tourism center with excellent restaurants, Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
Messages for Empowering Medical Tourism
The story of Mexico’s nefarious conquistador, Hernán Cortés, who scuttled his crews’ ships to prevent a retreat to Cuba, has more in common with the 2011 Congress than one would think. Read more...
Jan 16, 2012
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