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The new trend of medical tourism is not a surprise for developed nations like UK / USA/Canada . This trend evolved as the average age of the population increased and health care cost keeps rising. A growing number of americans are traveling abroad to save money on their medical expenses. And it’s not just tummy tucks and face lifts anymore, either. Essential procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery and knee or hip replacement can cost thousands of dollars less outside of the U.S., even after you factor in the airfare and hotel costs for you and a travel companion or caregiver . Now more people want cheaper ways to fulfill their medical and health care requirements.

You can imagine the cost difference in USA and other medical tourism countries by following example.

1. The cost of bypass heart surgery is $10,000/- in India where as the cost for bypass heart surgery in USA is $1,30,000/-

2. Spinal fusion cost in India is $8500/- where as the cost for spinal fusion in USA is around $62000/-

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This huge cost difference is getting attention of everyone.

Many Medical tourisim companies like medicaltourismwhiz.com are now busy in booking medical tours. These medical tours are range from critical life saving medical procedures like heart surgery to general dental and other elective cosmetic surgeries. Many insurance Companies are offering health insurance with medical tourism options to help save cost to companies and individuals. Financial consulting firms for companies in developed nations are now insisting companies to send their employees abroad for elective medical surgeries.

Following facilities are provided to employee if they ready to go abroad for medical procedure.

- First-class flights

- Full expenses for one companion

- Stay at 5 star hotels

- Plus other incentives like sick leave etc.

It’s amazing! After providing all the above said facilities still company saves thousands of bucks. Some insurance companies have begun sending patients abroad for certain treatments, and even the American Medical Association has released its own guidelines on medical tourism. Insurance companies like BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina began covering surgeries at Bumrungrad, while United Group Programs in Boca Raton, Fla., has targeted self-insured employers by promoting overseas surgeries to 40 corporations. UGP claims its plan saves employers 50 percent in health care costs and cuts employee contributions to zero.

Today, it’s easier than ever to research your options online, MedicaltourismWhiz.com can help facilitate your medial tourism needs. You can understand the various steps involved before reaching your hospital for treatment .Medical associates at Medical Tourism Whiz help you understand the process , arrange conference calls with doctors provide treatment options with multiple hospitals, you could not only save cost but also get treatment at highly specialized hospitals with Internationally trained Doctors (US/UK/Canada).

With our exclusive negotiating power, Medical Tourism Whiz strives to provide you with the best possible options that match your medical needs and expectations.We have tied up with all the leading healthcare providers and reputed hospitals in India. We provide you with the best healthcare options at the best possible prices tailored to your specific needs saving you money and helping you decide on the option that is most appropriate to you.

Kiran Narashim , is a Medical Associate at www.medicaltourismwhiz.com
As a medical tourism facilitator , we connect people with medical needs to leading healthcare facilities worldwide and providing them access to high quality global health care at affordable costs.

Call us :206-309-0424 or email us : info@medicaltourismwhiz.com
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