While many Americans hold up the United States model of health care as one of the best in terms of advances and technology, others are participating in the rising growth of medical tourism. In 2007, it’s estimated that more than 750,000 Americans traveled abroad for healthcare. Americans aren’t alone though. The global market is estimated to grow at 9% through to 2012. What is Medical Tourism? It’s traveling to another country to receive medical, dental and surgical care. Why travel elsewhere? Traveling to another destination for care is usually because there is better access, better quality, or it is more affordable than in [...]

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Q & A: Medical Tourism From the U.S.

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