2. Medical Tourism (also called medical travel, health
tourism or global healthcare) is a term used to describe
the rapidly growing practice of travelling across
international borders to seek healthcare services.
Services typically sought by travellers include elective
procedures as well as complex surgeries, etc.
India is renowned for ancient alternative therapies such
as Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation and Therapeutic
massage.
India’s medical tourism market is expected to grow more
than double in size from $3 billion at present to around
$8 billion by 2020.
Source: http://tourism.gov.in/wellness-medical-tourism
3. Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine
grew in popularity five thousand
years ago in India.
India procured reputation as the
centre of Eastern Spiritual,
cultural and medicinal progress
when Buddhism came along
2500 years later.
Health tourism is a
professionally managed,
diversified enterprise engaged
in core segments of – Health
Care, Health Care
Recruitment Services, Panel
of Doctors & surgeons, etc.
India is an international
medical trend destination for
patients seeking world class
treatment.
AIIMS, Apollo Hospital, Fortis Healthcare, Indraprastha Medical Care, Medanta-
The Medicity, KG Hospitals, Aravind Eye Care, Kalari Kovilakom, Wockhardt
Hospitals, Mumbai & Bangalore, AyurvedaGram are some major contributors in
Indian Tourism.
Past Present
Source: http://medical-tourism-india.in/best-hospitals
Source: http://www.medicalindiatourism.com/
source: http://www.health-tourism-india.com/
4. Cost Advantage. In India
cost is 1/10th of U.S.
Less time consuming for
critical surgery, transplant
and treatment.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Personalized Services
Special Medical care and
facility for the patient
Highly Qualified
physicians/ surgeons and
fluent English speaking
staff
Market share is 34% and compounded annual growth is 16%.
Website-http//www.mediese.co
http://tourism.gov.in/wellness-medical-tourism
http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/jun/30/healthcare-spending-world-country
Source- http://www.news-medical.net/health/Medical-Tourism-History.aspx
http://www.indian-medical-tourism.com/
http://medical-tourism-india.in/best-hospitals-in-india/
http://www.medicalindiatourism.com/
http://www.ijbmi.org/papers/Vol(2)1/Version_3/C212129.pdf
The main reason for growing importance of medical tourism in India is the cost of medical treatment which is comparatively 40% less, than offered by any other developed countries.
Cost advantage: lower cost includes significantly longer post-operative care in the hospital itself. The costs are usually a lot lower than even the deductable most insurance companies levy on a patient. Medical treatment costs in India are lower by at least 60-80% when compared to similar procedures in North America and the UK
Highly qualified physicians/ surgeons: Medical services will typically be provided by internationally accredited hospitals and trained doctors.
Personalized services:Possibility of immediate access to health services, especially for patients that require urgent care.
Rich culture heritage: Medical tourists, especially those seeking dental care, cosmetic care, etc. can enjoy the opportunity to visit new countries.
Internationally accredited medical facilities using the latest technologies
Highly qualified Physicians/Surgeons and hospital support staff
Significant cost savings compared to domestic private healthcare
Medical treatment costs in India are lower by at least 60-80% when compared to similar procedures in North America and the UK
No Wait Lists
Fluent English speaking staff
Options for private room, translator, private chef, dedicated staff during your stay and many other tailor-made services
Can easily be combined with a holiday / business trip