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"Colombia is most likely the most underestimated destination for Global Healthcare in the Americas. Struggling with security and drug-related issues more than 15 years ago, Colombia is today one of the most thriving economies in South America and safe for tourists.[66] Colombia's major cities like Bogota, Medellin, Cali and Cartagena are already receiving more than 1.45 million tourist each year and the numbers are increasing.[67] Global Healthcare has been identified as one of the main drivers for economic growth in the medical sector. Patients from the Caribbean already know Colombia as a first class destination for medical procedures and cosmetic treatments. Now hospitals and facilitators are beginning to successfully convince also US-Americans of the quality of medical services provided in the country. An independent platform to compare the quality and prices of medical and cosmetic services is being supported by the government's export agency and regional initiatives.[68] Colombia is overcoming its stigma and becoming a major player in Global Healthcare, serving needs of patients all over the Americas."
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Cartagena is Host to International Medical Tourism Conference Next Year
Colombia’s northern coastal city Cartagena is likely to host an important corporate tourism conference next year.
“Successful Meeting of the Caribbean and the Islands” [SMCI] will bring together tourism businesses from Latin American, the Caribbean and North America. An estimated 6,500 people are expected to participate in the event held in October 2013.
“Successful Meeting of the Caribbean and the Islands” [SMCI] will bring together tourism businesses from Latin American, the Caribbean and North America. An estimated 6,500 people are expected to participate in the event held in October 2013.
Proexport, the government agency in charge of promoting tourism, pushed Cartagena as the host city of the conference and says SMCI decided on the tourist destination after an inspection of the city.
Successful Meetings belongs to travel publishing house “Northstar Travel Media,” whose publications reach some 50,000 readers. SMCI will allow Colombia to publicize the tourism opportunities it offers directly to a wide American market.
Successful Meetings’ advertising director Diane DiMaggio said after the 2012 visit “I really loved Cartagena and I look forward to confirming that we will be bringing the event to the city in October 2013.”
This announcement represents more good news for Cartagena which this week came out ahead of Berlin, Germany, and Venice, Italy, in a travel publication’s top ten tourism destinations for 2012
Taken from http://colombiareports.com/travel-in-colombia/cartagena/22593-cartagena-to-host-international-tourism-conference.html
Successful Meetings belongs to travel publishing house “Northstar Travel Media,” whose publications reach some 50,000 readers. SMCI will allow Colombia to publicize the tourism opportunities it offers directly to a wide American market.
Successful Meetings’ advertising director Diane DiMaggio said after the 2012 visit “I really loved Cartagena and I look forward to confirming that we will be bringing the event to the city in October 2013.”
This announcement represents more good news for Cartagena which this week came out ahead of Berlin, Germany, and Venice, Italy, in a travel publication’s top ten tourism destinations for 2012
Taken from http://colombiareports.com/travel-in-colombia/cartagena/22593-cartagena-to-host-international-tourism-conference.html
American physician has procedure done in Cartegena, Colombia
How is that for your second opinion? Dr. Curtis Hunt, M.D. of Detroit recently traveled across the Caribbean to historic Cartegena, Colombia where he saved about $3,000 on a single office visit procedure. His story can be found at http://cartagenainfo.net/MedicalTourism/GastroCaribe/index.html
Got Health Insurance? Medical Tourism is Better, Here's Why
Health insurance can be confusing, disappointing, and is almost always expensive. When considering travel abroad for procedures, side-by-side cost comparisons still favor medical tourism. Studies tell the whole story.
The Commonwealth Fund, in its annual survey, “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall”, compares the performance of the health care systems in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada. Its 2007 study found that, although the U.S. system is the most expensive, it consistently under-performs when compared to the other countries.
The Commonwealth Fund completed its thirteenth annual health policy survey in 2010. A study of the survey “found significant differences in access, cost burdens, and problems with health insurance that are associated with insurance design”. Of the countries surveyed, the results indicated that people in the United States had more out-of-pocket expenses, more disputes with insurance companies than other countries, and more insurance payments denied; paperwork was also higher although Germany had similarly high levels of paperwork.
The Commonwealth Fund, in its annual survey, “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall”, compares the performance of the health care systems in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada. Its 2007 study found that, although the U.S. system is the most expensive, it consistently under-performs when compared to the other countries.
The Commonwealth Fund completed its thirteenth annual health policy survey in 2010. A study of the survey “found significant differences in access, cost burdens, and problems with health insurance that are associated with insurance design”. Of the countries surveyed, the results indicated that people in the United States had more out-of-pocket expenses, more disputes with insurance companies than other countries, and more insurance payments denied; paperwork was also higher although Germany had similarly high levels of paperwork.
Surgery Cost Charting Colombia vs USA
Taken directly from http://www.globalbenefitoptions.com/facts_about_medical_tourism.html
In 2007 alone 750,000 American’s traveled abroad for medical care. Medical Tourism is a real option for high quality medical care at reduced costs. By opening the door to the Global marketplace the patient has increased their options. Wait times for procedures are no longer a concern.
In 2007 alone 750,000 American’s traveled abroad for medical care. Medical Tourism is a real option for high quality medical care at reduced costs. By opening the door to the Global marketplace the patient has increased their options. Wait times for procedures are no longer a concern.
The Joint Commission International (JCI) is the health care industry’s official accreditation institution. JCI represents the highest quality standards. As of 2008 JCI has over 220 approved foreign medical sites.
The savings on procedures is significant – see the chart below from Deloitte a Cost Comparison of U.S. vs. Foreign Surgical Procedures
Medical Tourism Sample Surgery Cost Chart
Updated July 2009
Updated July 2009
The savings on procedures is significant – see the chart below from Deloitte a Cost Comparison of U.S. vs. Foreign Surgical Procedures
Medical Tourism Sample Surgery Cost Chart
| Surgery | USA | Colombia | Costa Rica | India | Jordan | Korea | Mexico | Singapore | Thailand |
| Heart Bypass | $144,000 | $14,630 | $25,000 | $8,500 | $10,000 | $24,000 | $20,000 | $13,500 | $24,000 |
| Angioplasty | $57,000 | $7,106 | $13,000 | $8,500 | $5,000 | $19,600 | $16,000 | $7,500 | $7,000 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $170,000 | $10,450 | $30,000 | $1,200 | $12,000 | $36,000 | $30,000 | $13,500 | $22,000 |
| Hip Replacement | $50,000 | $8,360 | $12,500 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $16,450 | $13,125 | $11,100 | $14,000 |
| Hip Resurfacing | $50,000 | $10,500 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $20,900 | $12,800 | $12,100 | $16,000 |
| Knee Replacement | $50,000 | $7,106 | $11,500 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $17,800 | $10,650 | $10,800 | $12,000 |
| Spinal Fusion | $100,000 | $14,500 | $15,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 | $17,350 | $7,000 | $18,300 | $11,000 |
| Dental Implant | $2,000-10,000 | $1,672 | $1,000 | $700 | $500 | $3400 | $910 | $2,900 | $3,000 |
| Lap Band | $30,000 | $6,500 | $8,500 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $9,500 | $8,430 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Breast Implants | $10,000 | $2,600 | $3,500 | $4,500 | $3,000 | $11,000 | $8,000 | $5,400 | $3,700 |
| Rhinoplasty | $8,000 | $1,677 | $5,500 | $3,500 | $2,500 | $4,000 | $4,165 | $2,700 | $3,400 |
| Face Lift | $15,000 | $3,305 | $5,900 | $7,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $7,200 | $4,000 | $6,600 |
| Hysterectomy | $15,000 | $1,845 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $2,500 | $9,000 | $6,675 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Transplants: | Asia | Latin America | United States |
| Kidney Transplant | $43,550 | $30,000 | Up to: $150,000 |
| Liver Transplant | $134,000 | $75,000 | Up to: $315,000 |
The future of medical tourism is coming!
Cartegena, Colombia is a beautiful and historic coastal town along the Caribbean coast, and next year the proud host of ‘Medical City 2012′, a metropolis of medicine, education, and healthy living for the world. With promising forecasts for the entire medical community and especially medical tourism, Medical City certainly will be beneficial to Colombia and promote visitors whether it be vacationers or those seeking life-changing surgery. Find more at http://www.cartagenainfo.net/MedicalTourism/medical-tourism.html
Comparative Knee Replacement Costs for Colombia vs USA
Comparative knee replacement costs in Colombia vs. U.S.
June 2, 2011
Colombia provides a knee replacement for about $5,000 USD, including all associated fees, such as FDA-approved prosthetics and hospital stay-over expenses”.
—from “Medical tourism growing worldwide” by Becca Hutchinson, UDaily, July 25, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2006.
“For patients without health insurance, a total knee replacement (in the U.S.) can cost $35,000 or more.”
—from http://www.costhelper.com/cost/health/knee-replacement.html
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