Medical Tourism Thrives in Israel
For many people, the idea of traveling to Israel invokes images of sacred synagogues, trips to the Western Wall and moments of personal religious reflection.
For many people, the idea of traveling to Israel invokes images of sacred synagogues, trips to the Western Wall and moments of personal religious reflection.
There has been one bright note among all the hardships endured by the Asian travel industry over the past two years – the continued rise of medical tourism.
The double blow of the world economic crisis and, to a lesser degree, swine flu fears, has seen most markets in the region suffer double digit declines in numbers but not so when it comes to tourists looking for a little treatment to go with their holidays.
As Congress wrangles to craft meaningful health care reform to deliver to President Obama by mid-summer, consensus has emerged on three fronts: reform is no longer an option, the economy is inextricably linked to reducing the cost of health care, and whatever form the overhaul takes will require years, perhaps decades, to implement and fund.
Partial knee replacement in India, medical tourism arranges this orthopedic surgery at the health care centers of Hyderabad and Chennai. The hospitals and clinics in our international association are among the most advanced medical facilities in the world, with specific programs carefully designed to attract potential patients like you.