Healthcare Tourism Congress 2010 Announces Keynote Address and Official Opening by Y.B. Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Health Minister, Malaysia

by Knowledge Group of Companies

The Healthcare Tourism Congress 2010 announces keynote address by Y.B. Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Health Minister Malaysia.

The highlight of this 2-day conference and exhibition is the presence of the Health Minister Y.B. Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai. Besides officiating the conference, he will deliver a keynote address that will highlight the official launch of Malaysia Healthcare Tourism Council (MHTC) and its role in developing the healthcare tourism industry in Malaysia.

Now, with the presence and support of MHTC and Ministry of Health, the congress will see better exposure and highlight through the press and media.

The purpose of the congress is to facilitate networking opportunities for industry professionals and interested members of the public and to provide a forum for organisations and institutions to collaborate and create new global healthcare system.

This congress will be driven by an integrated marketing campaign, with media advertisements forming the crux of the plan, attracting professionals with a passion for the industry.

For more information regarding the exhibition please visit http://www.htcongress.com  or call +60321701588.

Please Click here to request more information.

Choosing an International Medical Provider: Making a List and Checking It Twice

by PlacidWay

When looking for medical providers abroad, a multitude of factors and considerations need to be addressed by each individual. Assessing the services, benefits, and drawbacks of any specific provider need to be fully researched by a medical tourist in order to gauge the quality of services and effectiveness of treatments. Medical travelers also need to take into consideration such things as location, services rendered, and patient care, post-op support and follow-up.

When looking for medical providers abroad, some of the first questions an individual may want answered include:

• Convenience – where is the facility located?  How will I get there?
• Customized services – will the facility be able to meet my specific needs?
• Acknowledging risks – what are the risks involved not only traveling to this destination, but of my specific surgical procedure or treatment? Is staff at this facility open and honest about all potential risks of such procedures or treatments?
• Providing unique solutions – will the facility be able to cater their services to meet my specific needs?
• Are they open to the prospect of working with me to solve my particular problem or issue?
• Quality of service – is this facility accredited and approved not only according to their country’s accreditation levels, but also by international accreditation facilities such as JCI (Joint Commission International)?
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World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces the Pre-Conference Workshop on Financing Healthcare Projects

This workshop will explain how organizations looking to build or expand hospitals or clinics can obtain financing for these healthcare projects. In the current world economic climate it can be difficult to obtain healthcare financing, and this workshop will explain how and where to get financing and how to avoid receiving sub-optimal financing terms on projects, and how to obtain the best financing terms and rates. The workshop will also discuss utilizing financing to capital expenditures (capex), such as using financing to obtain and international accreditation.

The pre-conference workshop is Monday, October 26^th, 2009 at 8:00am- 5:00pm, with a break at 12:00-1:00pm for the networking lunch. The Exhibit hall opens conveniently at 5:00pm! This is the one event per year where Employers, Self Funded Health Plans, Insurance Companies, and Medical Tourism Facilitators that are looking to outsource healthcare overseas have the opportunity to meet with top International Hospitals and Medical Tourism Companies in one place for the ultimate networking event.

“The best Medical Tourism Conference of the year.” This is a comment they have heard over and over from delegates who participated in the first World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which took place in San Francisco California September 2008. The 2009 World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress promises to match that sentiment and, at the same time, provide even more networking and advanced panel sessions for this international gathering.

The conference will feature up to 2,000 attendees, up to 200 speakers, and over 125 exhibitors. Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will take place on October 26-28th, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles California USA!

This is the one event you cannot afford to miss!  Click Here to receive registration information.

Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries at Global Medical Barbados

by Global Medical Barbados | PlacidWay

(08/24/09) Barbados – Global Medical Barbados, providing International Medical Services that save clients up to 75% on elective surgeries offers free reconstructive surgery for American, British, and Canadian children as well as those living in the Caribbean with cleft lips, palettes, and noses.

Surgical care is available through the Charitable Foundation of Global Medical Barbados. Says Mr. Grafton Marshall, Chairman of the Global Medical Group, “We offer specialists in craniofacial surgery and are pleased to offer children from the United States, Canada and Britain free reconstructive surgery for cleft lips, palettes and noses. We realize that many needy children suffer from lack of funds or insurance coverage and offer this program under the organization’s charitable foundation to cover the cost of surgery, accommodations and meals for the child and parents, as well as air travel in a private jet.”

Primary services of Global Medical Barbados offer orthopedic, cosmetic and plastic surgeries, cardiac care, dental surgery, and health and wellness, anti aging and spa treatments. Global Medical Barbados recently partnered with PlacidWay, a growing medical tourism portal based in Colorado.

“We are pleased to announce our growing relationship and partnership with Global Medical Barbados and to welcome them into our health provider network,” says Pramod Goel, CEO of PlacidWay. “Their dedication to the health and needs of children is especially welcome, as is Global Medical Barbados Group’s 24-hour medical healthcare plan, convenient transportation and pick up from dedicated airport terminals near any major airport in a private jet. Offering, accessing and taking advantage of affordable health care for individuals around the world has never been easier.”

Cleft Lip Surgery, No Cost
A cleft lip, palate or nose is a congenital birth defect that occurs when the upper lip and tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t develop or close properly. Some children are born with a minor groove in the upper lip while others experience a gaping opening in the lip, the roof of the mouth and even the nasal cavities. Many children born with the defect experience eating or talking difficulties, accompanied with the embarrassment and self-consciousness that these types of defects cause in appearance. Global Medical Barbados makes additional information regarding the free cleft lip, palate and nose reconstructive surgeries and services available on request. 

The Global Medical Group located in Barbados is the ultimate getaway for International Medical Services. Whether seeking for a breast lift, knee surgery or heart surgery in Barbados, physicians and staff at the Global Medical Group are prepared to meet such needs.

Global Medical Group offers services and perks unmatched by other medical facilities in the region including:

• Private jet and dedicated terminal pick up from anywhere near a major airport in the United States, Canada, and Britain
• A minimum of 3.5 to 4-star hotel accommodations, meals included
• One year free consultation access to your physician
• A ‘Companion Flies Free’ offer

The affordable prices offered by the Global Medical Group include private jet service, accommodations and meals as well as initial consultation, procedure and surgery costs, pre-op, post-op and follow-up care.

Please Click here to request more information from Global Medical Group.

The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces the Pre-Conference After Care and Continuation of Care Workshop

This workshop will cover what patients need in the form of after care and continuation of care. It will cover protocols and processes that need to be in place for after care, rehabilitation and physician follow up. It will also address issues such as coordinating medical records and the communication between the foreign provider and the domestic provider as well as issues such as privacy. The after care plan should already be in place prior to the patient ever traveling internationally for healthcare and is one of the most important aspects of medical tourism. This workshop will discuss how to successfully implement a aftercare program for your organization whether you are a hospital, clinic, doctor, insurance company, employer or medical tourism facilitator.

The pre-conference workshop is Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 8:00am- 5:00pm, with a break at 12:00-1:00pm for the networking lunch. The Exhibit hall opens conveniently at 5:00pm! This is the one event per year where Employers, Self Funded Health Plans, Insurance Companies, and Medical Tourism Facilitators that are looking to outsource healthcare overseas have the opportunity to meet with top International Hospitals and Medical Tourism Companies in one place for the ultimate networking event.

“The best Medical Tourism Conference of the year.” This is a comment they have heard over and over from delegates who participated in the first World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which took place in San Francisco California September 2008. The 2009 World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress promises to match that sentiment and, at the same time, provide even more networking and advanced panel sessions for this international gathering.

The conference will feature up to 2,000 attendees, up to 200 speakers, and over 125 exhibitors. Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will take place on October 26-28th, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles California USA!

To learn more about Medical Tourism Congress in Los Angeles, please CLICK HERE

Choosing an International Medical Provider: Making a List and Checking It Twice

When looking for medical providers abroad, a multitude of factors and considerations need to be addressed by each individual. Assessing the services, benefits, and drawbacks of any specific provider need to be fully researched by a medical tourist in order to gauge the quality of services and effectiveness of treatments. Medical travelers also need to take into consideration such things as location, services rendered, and patient care, post-op support and follow-up.

When looking for medical providers abroad, some of the first questions an individual may want answered include:

• Convenience – where is the facility located?  How will I get there?
• Customized services – will the facility be able to meet my specific needs?
• Acknowledging risks – what are the risks involved not only traveling to this destination, but of my specific surgical procedure or treatment? Is staff at this facility open and honest about all potential risks of such procedures or treatments?
• Providing unique solutions – will the facility be able to cater their services to meet my specific needs?
• Are they open to the prospect of working with me to solve my particular problem or issue?
• Quality of service – is this facility accredited and approved not only according to their country’s accreditation levels, but also by international accreditation facilities such as JCI (Joint Commission International)?

The Joint Commission is an American healthcare accreditation organization that evaluates medical facilities based on standards of care. The international branch of the Joint Commission inspects facilities and takes into consideration key factors before offering their “stamp of approval”.  Such considerations include but are not limited to:

• Medical staff credentials and training
• Nursing staff credentials and training
• Medication Management
• Infection Control
• Environment of Care
• Patient Rights
• Provision of Care Treatment Services

Read the complete article on Medical Tourism Abroad

Global Healthcare Options in Today’s Depressed Economy

by PlacidWay
March 12, 2009, Denver, CO: Individuals who have lost their jobs, and their health care benefits, worry about how they’re going to receive essential medical care and treatments without losing their life savings, their homes, or their retirement funds. There is an alternative, says Pramod Goel, founder and CEO of PlacidWay, a popular online resource for foreign medical travel and medical tourism. “Whether traveling to Mexico, Costa Rica, India or Thailand, there are choices – people don’t have to be constrained by local healthcare providers.”

PlacidWay continues to expand by adding international healthcare providers and facilities to their network on a daily basis – accredited and experienced facilities, physicians and surgical specialists in a multitude of medical fields including but not limited to cardiac care, obesity treatments and procedures, orthopedics, cosmetic and plastic surgeries, dental and fertility treatments.

Offering not only backgrounds of popular medical tourist destinations, PlacidWay offers treatment and procedures information, and comprehensive information about medical facilities throughout the world, including highly acclaimed clinics and hospitals found in Asia, such as India, Thailand and Singapore, as well as Mexico and South American destinations like Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. Certified treatment facilities in South Africa and Central Europe offer affordable medical care for travelers from Italy to Croatia, Hungary, Turkey and the Ukraine.

Says Dr. Dheeraj Bojwani, President of Forerunners, “India continues to expand high-quality, low cost and excellent customer care service oriented health programs. Our partnership with PlacidWay enables and strengthens our ability to deliver the best solutions for medical travelers seeking affordable healthcare abroad.”

“PlacidWay continues to provide resources to educate healthcare consumers on vast spectrum of options that are available, giving a rare opportunity to folks to seek and experience a multitude of global healthcare options that are available even in today’s economic conditions,” says Goel.

Growing numbers of foreign medical travel destination providers are accredited by JCI and ISO organizations, and follow guidelines designed by the WHO World Alliance for Patient Safety Standards in order to compete in today’s growing field of medical tourism.

Whether consumers are looking for affordable IVF treatments, heart care or bariatric surgery, medical care abroad offers affordable options for Americans & Europeans concerned about the future of their healthcare needs. PlacidWay offers in-depth information on medical treatments and procedures, wellness programs, and cost comparisons of such treatments. Case studies and articles written by medical experts from around the world provide PlacidWay customers recent and accurate information and transparent price quotes surrounding specific treatments at a variety of destinations.

Ms. Denise Hoogervorst, Director of Surgical Bliss, states, “Visitors from abroad are impressed by world class medical facilities, surgeons, and specialized care that South Africa offers. With rand currently being weak against US dollar, South Africa has become a very attractive medical tourist destination. Our relationship with PlacidWay helped us expand awareness of the South African health tourism programs to a worldwide audience.”

Explore the world of medical options at the click of a mouse. For free information regarding global health care options for individuals and families concerned about medical care and up-to-date information describing specialists, services, techniques and procedures for healthcare provider facilities around the world, visit www.placidway.com.

How to shed unwanted pounds! 2 Weeks Weightloss Program

In past two decades Terme Selce have developed unique way to create effective programmes, that enable quick recovery and increase treatment results. All this, with no hospital enviroment, but in a family warm atmosphere. 

Now Offering 2 Weeks Weight loss program with

• Medical Examination and Monitoring
• Final Recommendation
• Different Therapeutic Procedures
• Individual Education on Health and Dieting
• Full Board
• Single Occupancies.

Our programmes are recognised by professional and non professional sportsmen, showbiz individuals, managers and tourists from all over the World.

Duration of stay	Price Per 1 person w/program
14days & 13nights	€ 2,475

*The Package is tailored for people without any other sinificant health problems, though if that is the case, our physicians reserve the right of changing pre set therapy, still respecting the given price.

*Prices valid until May 1st 2009 and from September 20th until the end of the year. For the months of May 1st–September 20th an overall increase of cca. 15% in the summer months due to high season and hotel prices.

Please Click Here to request more information about this AMAZING weightloss program from Terme Selce.

The First Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress

We are excited to announce the Medical Tourism Association, in partnership with Monterrey Healthcare City, are sponsoring the First Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress on April 27^th-29^th 2009.

The 1st Latin America Medical Tourism Congress will feature up to 400 attendees from over 25 countries and will focus on the high quality of healthcare available through Medical Tourism in Latin America. It will also bring together the stakeholders in Latin American medical tourism for the ultimate networking event and educational opportunities.

 

Come to this amazing Congress and network with attendees from over 25 countries to uncover the many possibilities of this exciting medical tourism industry!

 To receive the special Medical Tourism Association and PlacidWay discount please go to: www.mtcregistration.com. Register today and receive 10% off your Conference Registration!

 Promotional Code: MTAPlacidWay

 Please contact Jessica Johnson, jjohnson@medicaltourismcongress.com or by phone: 561-792-6676, if you have any questions or trouble registering!

 See you in Monterrey!

Think, Debate, Talk Back – It’s all happening at Global Healthcare Congress 2009!

Have you registered for the upcoming international congress, Global Healthcare Congress 2009 scheduled on 24 – 25 February 2009 in Singapore?

 

JOIN the Industry’s Best Minds at GHC ’09 at this truly global and forward looking Congress which hosts the TOP EXECUTIVES in the global Healthcare industry. Reaching out to leading players and payors in the healthcare indsutry, you can expect to meet CEO level executives over  2 + 2 exciting days of open exchange.

GHC ’09 will present 2 vital themes, “Crossing International Borders” & “Healthcare Cities & Hospitals of the Future” to discuss the issues in the demand & flow of international patients as well as capacity building efforts by hospitals to cater for this burgeoning growth in the foreign patients’ market.

Expert Speakers at GHC ’09 will present the most updated and relevant key issues that follow the industry’s transformation as it re-shapes & re-tools for the future. Get ready to actively participate in the many INTERACTIVE PANELS such as the CEO TALK SHOW, the PAYERS TALK SHOW, the AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PANELS on organ transplant and trading in medical travel, local government policy responses, & should hospitals be franchised?

Special Highlights – get the insiders’ stories:

“Conversations with CEOs” – Find out what’s keeping them awake at night! Tough issues deliberated in candor conversations, get the real stuff….

“Leading Payors’ Talk Show” – Find out what’s up their alley next! Find out how they would decide to include your hospital in the plans, and on what basis?

“Public Policy Talk Back” – An interview with 2 public policy makers on their strategic plans to encourage global providers to come to their country & reverse the flow of patient flows across borders…..

“Fire Wrap on Hospital Franchising” – Could this be the way forward in expansion plans?

“Point Counterpoint Debate on Organ Trading” – What are the prevailing plans for organ trading in medical travel, what is the ideal framework to address ethical and transplant issues? You get to participate in the audience interaction forum!

Connect & Collaborate….at GHC ’09, where the world healthcare leaders convene

Register now to join us at this premier networking event! For more information about the Congress, please visit http://www.magenta-global.com.sg/healthcare or click here to download the GHC’09 brochure.

4 easy ways to REGISTER

1.       Fax in your registration to +65-6392 3592

2.      Email your full contact details to register@magenta-global.com.sg

3.      Call our customer service hotline on +65-6391 2552

4.      Submit online by filling out the online registration form at http://www.magenta-global.com.sg/healthcare/register.html

See you there at GHC ’09!