Incredible savings due to Medical Tourism
The basis of medical tourism is its cost effectiveness. Availability of similar or even better quality treatment in other countries at a more affordable cost than in the home country gave rise to medical tourism concept. The major reason behind going abroad for medical care and treatment is saving money.
However, it depends on the country you select for your treatment and also the type of treatment you are going to opt. Its all depends on your destination country and the cost of the treatment back home. The estimated cost of coronary artery bypass surgery in the US is US$150,000, whereas the total cost of surgery with ancillary facilities is cited as US$20,000 in India.
The other example is of a hip replacement in Thailand or Bangkok would cost about $20,000. One will find an estimated savings of at least $ 15,000, if it is compared with the U.S. price. In India a cardiac bypass surgery cost approximately $10000 at a 5 star type hospital. The same surgery is estimated over $1,00,000 in the United States. That means you are saving 90%, even after spending on travel, accommodation and vacation for yourself and your companion.
This low cost is particularly essential for a patient who does not have health insurance. It is also important for those, whom a procedure of acquiring insurance may be financially crippling in the home country, but same treatment is affordable in other country. Uninsured and underinsured patients can realize 20 to 80 percent savings over the cost of treatment in the United States.
A Medical tourist believe that he can obtain a treatment equal to, or even better than what he would receive at home country at a considerably lower cost and with a shorter waiting period. NHS provides essential care to patients so that they do not have to travel.
However, if people do choose to travel to other countries for any treatment, they are always advised to be sure of the quality of treatment they will receive. Patients should find information about the clinics and surgeons where they are visiting for treatment.
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