Destinations

Asia
Getting Fixed in Bangkok June 4, 2008 Written by Devin Galaudet I finally got out into the bust streets of Bangkok this morning before finding an air-conditioned building stop in. The first thing in the building that hit me was the smell. It smelled nice.
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Asia
Korean Hospitals Set to Attract By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter Korean hospitals will be able to attract more patients from overseas following government moves to ease regulations. The government will summit a bill to the National Assembly's regular session in September allowing hospitals to fully use all marketing tools to attract foreign patients, the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs said Thursday.
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Asia

South Korea Creates Self-Governing International Development, Tourist Destination

Jeju Free International City building state-of-the-art developments to become global leader in English education, medical tourism industry

Last update: 11:02 a.m. EDT Sept. 22, 2008

NEW YORK, Sep 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tourists from around the world will soon have the opportunity to be among the first to experience the next major global destination -- a clean, green natural environment with resort-style living and cutting-edge healthcare and education -- Jeju, South Korea.

Taiwan Hopes to Become A Player

UKANG, Taiwan - Last year, the Taiwan Department of Health formed an initiative to facilitate medical travel. The program includes 20 hospitals that work with airlines, hotels and travel agencies, as well as the government, to attract medical visitors. If they are successful, Taiwan is poised to become a destination for medical tourism.

Since 1995, Taiwanese citizens have enjoyed universal health care, which allowed them to see any doctor at any hospital without referral. With a Smart Card that keeps their health records, Taiwanese citizens can receive dental, prenatal care, vision and major surgeries.

Taiwan must cross several hurdles before medical tourism can be successful. One of the most significant barriers is language. Another one is the fear of international patients of treating a serious medical condition in an unfamiliar country.
June 30, 2008

Latin America
Panama’s Medical Tourism Soars October 27th, 2008 from "Panama Real Estate Review" Medical tourism involves foreigners visiting Panama for the sole purpose of receiving inexpensive medical care. Instead of lying on a beach or seeing the Canal, many foreigners come here for nip & tucks and other surgical procedures.
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Latin America
Colombia Kidney Transplant By Luis Fabregas TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, February 18, 2007 The company promises a medical rarity: a healthy kidney or liver within 90 days at a South American hospital for about $100,000.
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