Heath Care Costs in the U.S. vs. Abroad: Learn the Benefits

Millions of patients hailing from all over the globe know the true benefits of medical tourism.

Generally, the main motivation to travel abroad for health care is to avoid exuberant medical bills, which is a problem for patients in the United States.

The cost of certain surgical procedures is significantly cheaper in countries such as Mexico, India, Turkey, and Thailand, because the cost of living is lower in these countries, and surgeons don't demand extravagant salaries like in the U.S. For this reason, procedures like heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry, weight loss surgery and IVF are affordable for patients, which is the way medical care should be, isn't it?

Patients Beyond Borders breaks down the top ten medical tourist destinations for Americans, along with the average overall savings for patients:

1. Brazil: 25 to 40 percent
2. Costa Rica: 40 to 65 percent
3. India: 65 to 90 percent
4. South Korea: 30 to 45 percent
5. Malaysia: 65 to 80 percent
6. Mexico: 40 to 65 percent
7. Singapore: 30 to 45 percent
8. Taiwan: 40 to 55 percent
9. Thailand: 50 to 70 percent
10. Turkey: 50 to 65 percent

With savings this good, it might be tempting to book a plane ticket right now, but experts recommend that patients take certain precautions before embarking on a medical vacation overseas.


To learn more, read the full article: Medical Tourism - How Much Can You Save?