A Model for the Discussion of Medical Tourism

A Model for the Discussion of Medical Tourism

Mary Ann Keogh Hoss, Harm-Jan Steenhuis
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 9
ISBN13: 9781599048895|ISBN10: 1599048892|EISBN13: 9781599048901
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-889-5.ch112
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Keogh Hoss, Mary Ann, and Harm-Jan Steenhuis. "A Model for the Discussion of Medical Tourism." Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems, edited by Nilmini Wickramasinghe and Eliezer Geisler, IGI Global, 2008, pp. 906-914. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-889-5.ch112

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Keogh Hoss, M. A. & Steenhuis, H. (2008). A Model for the Discussion of Medical Tourism. In N. Wickramasinghe & E. Geisler (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems (pp. 906-914). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-889-5.ch112

Chicago

Keogh Hoss, Mary Ann, and Harm-Jan Steenhuis. "A Model for the Discussion of Medical Tourism." In Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems, edited by Nilmini Wickramasinghe and Eliezer Geisler, 906-914. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2008. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-889-5.ch112

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Abstract

Medical tourism has been around for quite some time but only recently has it become more of a factor to be considered for US hospitals. Many patients are now traveling overseas to get their medical treatments and procedures not only at cheaper prices but also in a more pleasant and relaxing environment. In this paper, the issue of medical tourism from a US perspective is explored. Why people become medical tourists, where they get their treatments and how this medical tourism trend may affect the US healthcare system is examined. The US healthcare system is currently un-prepared to deal with this new challenge.

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