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What Is Medical Tourism?

What is medical tourismThe term “medical tourism” has come to embrace all facets of consumers seeking treatment, improvement or change through medical or wellness practices – provided they cross an international border to do so.

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How Much Are Body Parts Worth?

How much are body parts worth? Selling one’s organs is nothing but controversial in most circles of health care, including medical tourism.

Yet arguments for and against the sale of organs for transplantation are made by distinguished medical leaders. As recently as 2009, the U.S. Congress considered – but failed to pass – a law that would allow payment to certain organ donors. Read more…

9 questions new medical tourism companies should ask

When I talk with clients about today’s issues in the medical tourism industry, I suggest they consider a number of questions as they develop or review their business strategy for a medical travel or health tourism business.

Here are 9 questions to ask as you start your medical tourism business. Read more…