Medical Departures

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  1. 01/25/2022

    Korean medical tourism down - 80% in 2021

    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.

    Korean medical tourism down - 80% in 2021

  2. 01/15/2022

    Medical tourism is looking up in 2022

    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

    Medical tourism is looking up in 2022

  3. 01/10/2022

    The US spends $12,530 per person for medical treatment in 2020 up 9.7%

    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.

    The US spends $12,530 per person for medical treatment in 2020 up 9.7%

  4. 01/06/2022

    CostaMed is the top medical group in Yucatan peninsula in Mexico

    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.

    CostaMed is the top medical group in Yucatan peninsula in Mexico

  5. 12/10/2021

    Thailand announces new 1 year medical tourism visa

    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

    Thailand announces new 1 year medical tourism visa

  6. 12/08/2021

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

    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.

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

  7. 12/02/2021

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

    Bangkok medical tourism...what you need to know in under 60 seconds? What is the deal with medical tourism in Bangkok, Thailand? Major medical tourism districts in Bangkok = Sukhumvit, Silom, Best way to get around = BTS (light rail) and Grab Taxi Top medical tourism destinations - Bumrungrad International Hospital Bangkok Hospital (Bangkok) Yanhee Hospital Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital BNH Hospital Meko Clinic Bangkok MedConsult International Clinic *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.

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

  8. 11/30/2021

    Medical Tourism will rise like the Phoenix in 2022!

    Medical Tourism will rise like the Phoenix in 2022! IMTJ just reported on the changing medical tourism landscape post Covid-19 Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) reported a -76% fall in international patients to Korea with numbers falling to levels not seen since 2010 Bangkok Dustit Medical Services is down -27% for international patient revenues Malaysia’s revenue stream from international patients dropped 53% I believe medical tourism will see brighter days ahead..be like the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes Here’s why: 1) people love to travel 2) wait lists are increasing as hospitals are closed to elective surgeries to make way for Covid cases 3) healthcare inflation is skyrocketing around the world..making global healthcare a better value *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.

    Medical Tourism will rise like the Phoenix in 2022!
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    Paul McTaggart
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    2021 - 2022
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