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India healthcare destination to the world
Posted August 14th, 2008 by medinetindiaIndia is one of the most favorable
tourist destinations in the world. Medical treatment combines with tourism has
come into effect, from which the concept of Medical Tourism is derived .India
offers a range of world quality Doctors, hospitals and treatments at a fraction
of world costs with comparable success rates and service levels . the
Clarification regarding a Capsule
Posted February 27th, 2008 by rajeshHi,
Could anyone please clarify for what treatment the capsure "Hey Forte Cellular Energizer"Â capsule is prescribed for patients.
Thanks in advance.
Rajesh.
Interview with Dr. Robert Crone, former head of Harvard Medical International (transcript)
Posted December 26th, 2007 by David WilliamsDavid Williams: This is David Williams, CEO of MedTripInfo.com. At the International Medical Tourism Conference in Washington, D.C. last week, I spoke with Dr. Robert Crone. He was, until recently, president and CEO of Harvard Medical International or HMI.
Over the past several years, HMI has been involved in the development of world class health care facilities outside of the US, including Wockhardt Hospitals in India and Dubai Healthcare City. We spoke about accreditation, the impact of the globalization of health care on the US, and the Medical Tourism Association. Dr. Crone, thanks for being with me today.
Interview with Dr. Robert Crone, former head of Harvard Medical International
Posted December 11th, 2007 by David WilliamsAt the International Medical Tourism Conference in Washington, DC last week I spoke with Dr. Robert Crone, who was until just recently President and CEO of Harvard Medical International, (HMI). Over the past several years, HMI has been involved in the development of world-class health care facilities outside of the US, including Wockhardt Hospitals in India and Dubai Healthcare City.
We spoke about accreditation, the impact of the globalization of health care on the US, and the Medical Tourism Association.
14:12 minutes (6.85 MB)
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Print this page Email this story US insurers eye Indian tie ups
Keen to take advantage of low-cost healthcare in India, the US is pushing its insurance firms to draw up attractive medical tourism packages with Indian hospitals to facilitate travel and treatment for its citizens there.
A few firms have already started offering 30-40 per cent discount on their annual health insurance premium for those going to India for treatment. Some are also adding tourism and shopping to their packages and arranging for friends and relatives to stay at nearby affordable hotels.
