Sorting out fact from fiction
One of the greatest challenges facing anyone working in the medical tourism sector is working out what is fact and what is fiction. It...
What this year’s IMTJ stories and articles can teach us
At this time of year, it’s worth looking back at some of the stories and articles that we’ve featured in IMTJ, and what they...
Google warning for medical tourism agencies and facilitators
Google actions sound a warning for medical tourism agencies and facilitators.
Last week, Google took action in the UK to exclude UK agencies involved in...
The perfect body matters, but does the perfect hospital?
“Destination attractiveness” in medical tourism is not about beauty. But is the look of a hospital important in attracting patients? Will a patient feel...
Changes to America’s healthcare system may kill the dream of the American tourist
As reported in International Medical Travel Journal this week, President Obama has pledged to cure Americans from "the crushing cost of health costs." His...
Can the patient ever be sure that the treatment will work?
A significant proportion of medical tourism and medical travel is driven by people seeking established and proven treatments in countries where the cost of...
The IMTA seeks to represent medical travellers
At the recent World Health Tourism Congress in Cyprus, the launch of the International Medical Travel Association (IMTA) was announced.
The IMTA seeks to represent...
Comparing hospital performance and informing patient choice
One of the greatest challenges facing the medical tourism sector is providing comparable information to patients that can help them to make the right...
Is medical tourism really 9% of GDP?
In my pursuit of the truth in terms of medical tourism numbers (you know I have an obsession about this…), I came across this...
How much should you charge international patients for IVF?
Price is a significant determining factor for those considering IVF, but just how much should you charge?
In a complex medical tourism market, one niche...
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