http://news.prlog.org/tag/medical-tourism/medical tourism - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12126752-satori-world-medical-to-exhibit-at-2013-state-local-government-benefits-association-conference.htmlSatori World Medical will be participating at the upcoming State and Local Government Benefits Association (SALGBA) Conference in San Antonio, TX on April 30-May 1, 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12121943-announcement-facilitated-800-patients-from-13-countries-worldwide.htmlHealthcare is one of the essential needs of human beings. However, quality healthcare facilities are not available everywhere. And, if at all available, the cost becomes exorbitantly high in most parts of the world. http://www.prlog.org/12119907-medical-tourism-taking-the-worlds-center-stage-in-latin-america.htmlMedical Travel Catches a World Wide Buzz! The worlds' players in Medical Tourism will be taking center stage on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica this month as the Western worlds' top medical travel conference takes place at the lush Marriott Beach Golf... http://www.prlog.org/12118006-maria-todd-sole-usa-appointee-to-global-healthcare-travel-council-executive-board.htmlThe Council will provide leadership on global healthcare travel, shape the research agenda in health travel, set norms, standards and ethics, and to influence and guide policy on health travel. http://www.prlog.org/12114776-panama-paving-the-way-toward-solid-infrastructure-for-medical-tourism.htmlPramod Goel, CEO of PlacidWay, a Colorado-based medical tourism provider and resource for international medical travel, recently visited Panama City, Panama, and spoke at the first SALUD Panama medical tourism... http://www.prlog.org/12114770-placidway-joins-qatar-based-dolphin-travels-in-promoting-medical-tourism.htmlPlacidWay, an international medical resource and provider, has recently joined Dolphin Travels, a leading travel agency based in Qatar, to promote Medical Tourism offering travel solutions, including medical and wellness treatment... http://www.prlog.org/12107466-costa-rica-blue-zone-hosting-medical-travel-summit.htmlFind out why Costa Rica has the longest lived people in the world. http://www.prlog.org/12089588-dr-michael-cohen-of-the-cosmetic-surgery-center-of-maryland-outlines-the-risks-of-medical-tourism.htmlBoard certified plastic surgeon says traveling abroad for cheaper cosmetic surgery has increased risks and may be more costly in the event of complications or revisions http://www.prlog.org/12077587-medical-tourism-programming-expert-to-speak-at-global-summit-on-health-wellness-tourism-in-india.htmlInternational Health & Wellness Tourism Summit in New Delhi, India, will focus on organized government-supported infrastructure development in support of medical, surgical and wellness tourism development in the in India and abroad. http://www.prlog.org/12076878-medical-tourism-programming-expert-to-speak-at-baleares-isl-government-forum-on-medical-tourism.htmlHealth and Tourism Forum Balearic Islands will focus on organized government-supported infrastructure development in support of medical, surgical and thermal spa tourism development in the Balears. http://www.prlog.org/12070260-satori-world-medical-announces-tv-interview-with-george-chamberlin-on-nbcs-money-matters.htmlSteven Lash, President & CEO of Satori World Medical, was recently interviewed by George Chamberlin of “Money Matters” regarding medical travel and how it can help address the rising cost of healthcare in the United States http://www.prlog.org/12062681-international-spahealthbeautywellness-medical-tourism-business-conference-expo-2013.html23rd Feb 2013, Hotel Mountview, Sector-10, Chandigarh (INDIA) Presented by SAI,NIMA & SPAS INDIA.COM North India Management Association NIMA with the Spa Association of India (SAI) has planned an International Business Conference http://www.prlog.org/12054782-patients-seeking-bariatric-procedures-turn-to-wise-rice-for-safe-affordable-care-in-paradise.htmlWISE bariatric patients are able to have their procedure performed at JCI accredited hospitals with world renowned surgeons for one third the cost in the US. And they get to recover in a beautiful, tropical paradise before returning home safely. http://www.prlog.org/12054771-world-institute-of-surgical-excellence-provides-solution-for-women-desiring-in-vitro-fertilization.htmlDr. Mario Vega, of the World Institute of Surgical Excellence, has a success rate more than twice the average and at a cost less than half of that in the US. He operates an IVF clinic located in Johns Hopkins Intl Hospital, Punta Pacifica, Panama. http://www.prlog.org/12045672-satori-world-medical-releases-new-video-on-medical-travel.htmlAnimated video provides information on growing medical travel industry http://www.prlog.org/12032621-new-working-relationship-between-mexico-bariatric-center-and-medical-financing-solutions.htmlMexico Bariatric Center, bariatric surgery facilitator in Mexico, now offers Medical Financing Solutions to it's financing offerings. http://www.prlog.org/12032299-certification-workshop-drives-industry-leaders-to-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress.htmlThe Medical Tourism Association® launched two certifications for insurance and HR professionals, medical tourism facilitators and travel agents. The first of the ongoing series of workshops was held October 27th, 2012 at the annual Congress event. http://www.prlog.org/12026323-destination-branding-awarded-to-turkey-and-colombia.htmlThe 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized two sponsors for having the best booths for country branding in the exhibit hall; these sponsors were given an award during the farewell reception held at the event. http://www.prlog.org/12022249-the-first-medical-directors-summit-was-success-at-the-medical-tourism-congress.htmlThe first Medical Directors Summit was held on October 26th at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. The Summit was a collaboration platform for medical directors from top U.S. & international hospitals and insurance companies. http://www.prlog.org/12021214-the-medical-tourism-congress-leadership-award-winners.htmlThe 5th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized eight individuals for their achievements and dedication to the medical tourism industry by giving them a leadership award in a ceremony held at the event. http://www.prlog.org/12021189-the-medical-tourism-congress-announces-success-on-the-beach.htmlAfter four days of speeches, networking, workshops and entertainment the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) concluded with excitement and motivation towards furthering the growth of the medical tourism industry. http://www.prlog.org/12014857-satori-world-medical-to-exhibit-at-the-2012-us-annual-benefits-conference-in-san-diego-ca.htmlSatori World Medical to showcase the latest innovations in global health care and medical travel http://www.prlog.org/12012593-novasans-partners-with-pharma-summit-2013.htmlThe leading medical tourism guide Novasans partners with Pharma Summit 2013, one of next year's leading pharma industry events. Pharma Summit 2013 will be held on Feb 28th, at the Dorchester, London, UK. http://www.prlog.org/12012519-satori-world-medical-to-present-at-the-2012-texas-prima-annual-conference-in-frisco-tx.htmlSatori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, and Leonard Martin, City Manager, City of Carrollton, TX to Co-Present on The Benefits of Medical Travel to Manage Healthcare Costs http://www.prlog.org/12008987-satori-world-medical-announces-new-director-of-marketing-and-communications.htmlAngel Mason joins Satori World Medical as Director of Marketing and Communications effective October 22, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/12008474-3rd-global-ministerial-summit-breaks-the-record-in-attendance.htmlThe 3rd Global Ministerial Summit held during the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress broke the record yesterday in attendance with 80 delegates representing 40 countries. http://www.prlog.org/11989649-memorial-hermann-texas-medical-center-receives-medical-travel-commission-2012-certification.htmlOrganization Meets 100 Percent of International Patient Program Certification Criteria http://www.prlog.org/11978586-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-fosters-collaboration-between-healthcare-industry-stakeholders.htmlThe 5th World Medical Tourism Congress, South Florida October 24-26th, will be fully integrated with the Global Benefits Conference and the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, one of the largest insurance conferences in the U.S. http://www.prlog.org/11976994-medical-tourism-leadership-awards-to-be-announced-at-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress.htmlThe Medical Tourism Association™ (MTA), in its effort and commitment to recognize the best companies in the industry, will award a select group of leaders in the medical tourism during the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress http://www.prlog.org/11975204-seoul-touchup-offers-15-discount-on-all-tour-packages-and-plastic-surgery-costs-this-september.htmlSeoul TouchUp is South Korea’s #1 medical travel agency specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery. For 2012 September, take full advantage of Seoul TouchUp’s amazing deal with 15% off on all medical tour packages as well as plastic surgery costs. http://www.prlog.org/11971052-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-gresham-smith-and-partners-as-bronze-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Gresham, Smith, and Partners as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11971034-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-customs-assurance-placements-as-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Custom Assurance Placements as an exhibitor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11973489-the-5th-world-medical-tourism-global-healthcare-congress-announces-2012-speakers.htmlThe Annual Congress of the Medical Tourism AssociationTM will take place on the Beach in Fort Lauderdale/Miami - October 24-26th 2012 http://www.prlog.org/11971006-taiwan-external-trade-development-council-sponsors-the-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) as Silver Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11970987-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-globalcallforwardingcom-as-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce GlobalCallForwarding.com as a Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11970884-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-lufthansa-as-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Lufthansa as a Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11970869-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-turkish-healthcare-travel-council-as-diamond-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Turkish Healthcare Travel Council (THTC), as Diamond Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11971517-leading-health-and-wellness-travel-service-gets-makeover-ecuamed-announces-new-website-launch.htmlIts natural beauty and eco-tourism combined with world-class doctors in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgery, and Dental Treatments make Ecuador a major health and wellness travel destination. http://www.prlog.org/11970849-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-eisenhower-medical-center-as-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Eisenhower Medical Center as a Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11969714-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-holy-cross-as-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Holy Cross as a Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11969689-5th-world-medical-tourism-congress-announces-almater-hospital-as-silver-sponsor.htmlThe 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Almater Hospital as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11965556-medical-tourism-becoming-reality-in-belize.htmlBelize has once again pioneered another gateway to attracting more visitors and investors to our country, which is, through the emergence of ‘Medical Tourism’. http://www.prlog.org/11928217-medical-travel-commission-presents-to-us-cooperative-for-international-patient-programs.htmlEducational Webinar on Best Practices for International Patient Departments http://www.prlog.org/11963391-certification-program-in-medical-tourism-launched-for-insurance-hr-professionals-and-travel-agents.htmlThe Medical Tourism Association™ (MTA) has launched two certifications and professional designations for both insurance/HR professionals and travel agents. http://www.prlog.org/11962781-weight-loss-surgery-medical-tourism-forecast-to-grow-reports-medical-travel-quality-alliance.htmlBariatric surgery medical tourism will grow despite more weight loss surgeries approved at home, says Medical Travel Quality Alliance MTQUA. People want second and third operations but doctors refuse so they go abroad for bariatric surgery. http://www.prlog.org/11958143-the-mount-sinai-hospital-new-york-city-receives-medical-travel-commission-2012-certification.htmlOrganization Meets 100 Percent of International Patient Program Certification Criteria http://www.prlog.org/11946929-romanian-clinic-offers-to-pay-for-their-first-patient-coming-from-uk-for-kidney-stone-lithotripsy.htmlOne of the top 5 private clinics in Romania, Gral Medical, offers to support the full medical treatment cost for the first patient from UK who applies for a Kidney Stone Lithotripsy treatment. http://www.prlog.org/11937375-the-first-step-to-establishing-medical-tourism-in-belize.htmlThe Medical Tourism Industry is about to become a reality in Belize http://www.prlog.org/11928230-satori-world-medical-expands-its-innovative-healthcare-savings-patent.htmlUnited States Patent & Trademark Office Issues Satori a Second Healthcare Savings Patent http://www.prlog.org/11918276-robotic-surgery-gave-new-life-to-little-ashura.htmlThe team of pediatric urologists in Apollo Children’s Hospital Chennai successfully accomplished a robotic surgery of a seven-year-old girl from Tanzania whose urethra was crushed after a severe road accident in her home town.