Medical Departures Paul McTaggart

Korean medical tourism was down -80% in 2021 according to  Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)
Popular medical tourism areas like Gangnam continue to be ravaged by the impacts of Covid-19…clinics are closed or operating on skeleton crews.
Korean medical tourism relies heavily on inbound Chinese, Russian, Vietnam, Japanese and Thai patients..who just won’t be coming until late 2022, early 2023
According to IMTJ Magazine

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.


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  According to the Bangkok Post & Fitch Solutions

Tourist numbers in 2022 are expected to rebound significantly following two years of disruption as a result of the pandemic

emerging markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa, Brazil and India, arrival numbers will still be depressed compared to 2019 levels.

Mexico and Turkey will see the greatest recoveries, with forecast arrivals for 2022 comparable to pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Medical tourism in 2022 is going to be a hell-of-alot better than 2021






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US healthcare spending grows 9.7% to $4.1 trillion, or $12,530 per person, in 2020
Health Affairs reports spending The share of the economy devoted to healthcare spending was 19.7 percent in 2020
Growth rate in 2020 was the largest jump recorded since 2002
"Federal spending increased rapidly in 2020 as the government increased public health spending to combat the pandemic and provided significant assistance to health care providers."

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.


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CostaMed has 6X locations -
Cozumel - https://www.medicaldepartures.com/clinic/costamed-playa-del-carmen
Cozumel - https://www.medicaldepartures.com/clinic/costamed-cozumel
Tulum - https://www.medicaldepartures.com/clinic/costamed-tulum
Mahahual - https://www.medicaldepartures.com/clinic/costamed-mahahual
Puerto Morelos - https://www.medicaldepartures.com/clinic/costamed-puerto-morelos
Cancun - https://www.medicaldepartures.com/clinic/costamed-cancun

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.


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Thailand announces new 1 year medical tourism visa


The cabinet yesterday approved in principle a medical treatment visa scheme to attract wealthier foreign tourists under the government's medical hub policy - Bangkok Post
multiple entry visa under the Non-MT category will be valid for one year and is non-renewable, and the visa holder can be accompanied by up to three people.
Approved procedures = anti-ageing, coronary artery disease, cancer, dental care, and cosmetic surgery.
Tourists applying for this visa must have health conditions Thailand is able to treat and require more than 90 days of medical treatment
Applicants must have at least 800,000 baht to cover their expenses in Thailand
must make an appointment with hospitals at least 30 days in advance
They will also need accident and Covid-19 insurance policies with a minimum coverage of US$100,000 (3 million baht)
medical treatment visa scheme promoted by the Thailand Association of Tourism is intended to attract foreign tourists who can afford to pay for medical treatment in Thailand for a long period to boost much needed medical & tourism revenue during Covid-19 recovery


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Phuket medical tourism...what you need to know in under 60 seconds


What is the deal with medical tourism in Phuket, Thailand?
Best way to get around = Grab Taxi or rent motorcycle
Top 3 medical tourism destinations in Phuket -
Bangkok Hospital - Phuket
Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute
Apex Medical Center (Phuket)
*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.


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