Over the decades of time, Costa Rica has developed significantly beyond from only becoming an eco- tourism nation. With several options of health care products and services, hospitality, sightseeing, etc. it has advanced like a medical tourism destination. The residents… Read More
Considerations when travelling to Costa Rica for medical treatments
A lot of People in the USA are going to Costa Rica for medical tourism. The affordable and cutting-edge health care, relatively accessible from the United States, is attracting individuals by thousands. Whether people are searching for cosmetic surgery treatments,… Read More
Medical Tourism Costa Rica – Characteristics and benefits of the treatments available in Costa Rica
Medical tourism in Costa Rica is a well set up business providing the specific health needs of international visitors, most of them from the USA and Canada, preferring the short flights in comparison with some other locations and the extremely… Read More
MEDICAL TOURISM – IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
As health care costs in the United States continue to rise, it’s no surprise that every year more and more Americans seek medical treatment abroad. While there are many who have never heard of medical tourism or considered it, roughly… Read More
Why Rush Limbaugh would go to Costa Rica if Obama’s healthcare plan passes
Rush Limbaugh said he’d go to Costa Rica for medical treatment if the healthcare reform touted by President Barack Obama is passed. If that happens, he’ll join legions of American medical tourists who travel to this bastion of socialized medicine… Read More
Save Money on Your Medical Care – Take a Trip
Elise O’Keefe, a 48-year-old office manager in Las Vegas, was a candidate for a total hip replacement, and while her husband Clark’s health policy would cover the surgery, she was facing paying about $5,400 of expenses herself. Then Clark overheard a… Read More
Don’t blame doctors for high health care costs
The Kaiser Family Foundation released recently its latest estimate of what health insurance will cost in the future. By 2021, average family premiums are set to double, to more than $32,000. This year alone the premium is $15,073, up 9% from 2010…. Read More
What you need to know about Medicare
Medicare is different this year because of health care reform, and if you’re not aware of how this important program has changed, pay attention. Be aware of deductibles, co-insurance, out-of-pocket limits and prescription drug costs If you’re new to Medicare… Read More
Going Abroad to Find Affordable Health Care
WHEN Ben Schreiner, a 62-year-old retired Bank of Americaexecutive, found out last year he would need surgery for a doublehernia, he started evaluating possible doctors and hospitals. But he didn’t look into the medical center in his hometown, Camden, S.C., or the… Read More
