Medical Korea 2011: The 2nd Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference of Korea.
On-line registration will be opened on Jan. 21 (Fri), 2011.
It will be available through the official website: www.medical-korea.org
Please contact secretariat if you have any questions: info@medical-korea.org

TOKYO — Japan said Friday it was easing visa requirements for patients seeking care at Japanese hospitals in a bid to promote “medical tourism”, particularly among Asians with rising wealth.
Under the new Visa for Medical Stay system, which will start next month, foreign patients can receive renewable, multiple-entry [...]

The rising cost of health care in many Western countries means that more and more people are heading to low cost hospitals in India for treatment.
It is estimated that this type of medical tourism could generate more than $3bn a year for India. So could the Indian model of offering cutting-edge [...]

India’s health industry fights superbug source claims.
India’s healthcare system has hit the headlines thanks to claims that a new superbug can be traced back to the country’s hospitals.
Foreign patients have been warned against travelling to India for treatment. The government has reacted strongly, questioning the report and its findings.
Video report here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11058567

Healthcare Travel Exhibition & Congress (the medical tourism tradeshow in Dubai) is running a special promotion for a limited period only. You can secure your conference place AND your accommodation at the same time.

Hospitals like Wooridul Spine Hospital were working hard to fortify their international readiness even before the wave of medical tourism caught the government’s attention.

Now with the full backing of the government, an increasing number of hospitals are joining the move to better serve foreign travelers in Korea.

Until recently, only a few countries in Asia, such as Singapore and Thailand, have enjoyed the benefits of a thriving medical tourism industry thanks to sturdy government support and the enthusiasm of individual medial centers and hospitals.

Joining this race is Korea…

Samitivej, a leading private hospital in Thailand and Southeast Asia, bagged home two HMA Award 2009 at the Hospital Management Asia conference held on August 13-14 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, making it the only Thai hospital group to win this award this year.
The hospital won the excellence awards in the Marketing, PR [...]