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Traveling to a foreign country for healthcare is a growing trend
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Health Tourism is a Growing Trend in Healthcare
Copyright (c) 2009 Kevin Kielty
North Carolina Insurance
http://www.ncinsuranceplan.com



Many people in the United States are finding themselves out of a
job and also without valuable health insurance. When costly
medical procedures are needed, they cannot afford to have them
done in the US. Therefore, many people are traveling to foreign
countries to have the procedures done. This is called "health
tourism".

In the past, people usually traveled outside the US for non
life-threatening procedures such as cosmetic surgery or dental
surgery. However, the growing trend is for people to seek foreign
treatment for more life-threatening conditions such as heart
bypass surgery, heart valve replacements and spinal surgeries. In
some cases the cost can be as much as 90% less than it would be
in the United States. Popular destinations are Thailand, Costa
Rica and India.

As many as 85,000 Americans travel to foreign countries for
medical procedures every year. Companies are springing up to meet
the needs of this new foreign traveler. In South Carolina, Blue
Cross and Blue Shield has started the "Companion Global
Healthcare" department to assist clients seeking foreign
healthcare. They help with travel arrangements, transportation
between airport in hospital and coordination of care.

A Worldwide Trend

People from many parts of the world, not just America are
traveling to other countries to receive healthcare for various
reasons. People from Europe travel due to long waiting lists at
home, some come from the middle east because they believe the
medical personnel are more highly trained and some people travel
from Africa because they do not have access to these services in
their own country.

What To Consider

While traveling abroad for healthcare procedures can be
beneficial, there are a few things to consider first. For
example, traveling a great distance to and from the other country
can be hazardous, depending upon your condition. Anyone
considering a foreign medical care should consult with their
physician first. Some conditions such as cancer are best treated
by a doctor in your own country with whom you have an ongoing
relationship.

Investigate Ahead Of Time

Thoroughly investigate the hospital or facility you are
considering travel to. Check to make sure that they are
accredited with the Joint Commission International, to ensure
that they meet US standards. Also talk with the physician to find
out how many procedures they have done and where they received
their training.

Meet with your physician before you go and make sure they will
provide your medical records to the overseas doctors and to make
sure both sides have the other's contact information. Also
arrange aftercare before you leave. Make sure you have everything
in place for your care when you get home.

If you require a costly surgery and do not have adequate health
insurance, traveling to a foreign country for your treatment may
be an option. Contact a reputable company to assist you and meet
with your own physician to discuss the possibility of a foreign
procedure. Thoroughly investigate the foreign facility and
doctors your self. Make sure that they are an accredited facility
and meet basic guidelines before you go.




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Kevin Kielty lives in North Carolina and writes articles
on health insurance. If you are looking for rate quotes
on health insurance in North Carolina, visit BCBSNC, also
known as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
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