Posted on 06 October 2009
Tags: Report, USA
Many people have heard about the benefits of medical tourism in the press – the savings that can be made and the quality of the care. A recent survey by allmedicaltourism.com highlights that over 85% of people would now consider surgery overseas.
Medical tourism has been around since the Romans. In recent years however, growing numbers [...]
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Filed under: Media, North America
Posted on 24 September 2009
Tags: Report
New report shows corrupt business costs billions, hurts commerce, development and consumers.
The massive scale of global corruption resulting from bribery, price-fixing cartels and undue influence on public policy is costing billions and obstructing the path towards sustainable economic growth, according to a new report released by the anti-corruption organisation Transparency International (TI).
The “Global Corruption Report [...]
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Filed under: Europe, Industry
Posted on 01 June 2009
Tags: Report
Medical tourism has emerged as the fastest growing segment of the Asian tourism industry despite the global economic downturn. High cost of treatments in developed countries, particularly in the USA and the UK, have been continually attracting patients from such regions towards alternative cost-effective destinations. At present, medical tourism in the region is in its [...]
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Filed under: Asia, Industry