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Aging health: WHO call to action as world population over 60 set to double by 2050

People worldwide are living longer, says the World Health Organization in its World Report on Aging and Health. This is both good and bad. It gives us the chance to

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Medical Tourism Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast, 2014

Medical tourism is a popular trend that has come about due to advances in the field of medical technology, growing number of patients and high level of expertise in the

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Americans May See Appeal of Medical Tourism in Cuba

Anuja Agrawal jumped on the phone. President Obama had just announced that he would restore diplomatic relations with Cuba — and Ms. Agrawal, who runs a medical tourism company in

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What’s Wrong With The US Healthcare System

The United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed nation. Having a baby here costs more than it would in any other country. Yet Americans lead far shorter

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Medical Tourism Gets a Facelift… and Perhaps a Pacemaker

1.25 M Americans will Travel Outside the U.S. for Medical Treatment This Year Medical Tourism is not a new phenomenon, but it is taking on a completely different persona to

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Why Do Other Rich Nations Spend So Much Less on Healthcare?

Despite the news last week that America’s healthcare spending will not be rising at the sky-high rate that was once predicted, the fact remains that the U.S. far outspends its

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Medical tourism gains popularity with health insurers

Cost challenges under healthcare reform have caused major U.S. health insurers to jump onto the medical tourism trend. Some uninsured or underinsured Americans already travel overseas for bargain priced elective

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The Americans Are Coming!

Leery of traveling to a less-developed country, where places like Thailand, India and Cost Rica have become synonymous with medical tourism, some Americans – and their employers — are finding

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Self- Funding: Passport to Medical Tourism for US Employers

Most employers – even those confused about the legislative overhaul called Obamacare – understand that offering health insurance to their employees still makes good business sense. But, rising costs and

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U.S. Healthcare Ranked Dead Last Compared To 10 Other Countries

Earlier this year, Cadillac ran a controversial TV ad that first aired during the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Winter Olympics. It was called “Poolside” and featured actor Neal McDonough

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