Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Many Americans will become "medical tourists"

(CNN) UPDATED 2009-03-27
Experts say that next year, 6 million Americans will travel abroad for medical treatment in order to cut costs. The trend of "medical tourism" is skyrocketing globally, though people often have different reasons for the trip, experts say. Many patients in countries with national healthcare systems, such as Canada or Great Britain, are tired of waiting for treatment, while others are looking for high-tech treatments that may not be available locally. For Americans, the reason is most-often the affordability, particularly for patients who are uninsured. In this article from CNN, reporters talk to patients and doctors about the benefits and risks of becoming a medical tourist.
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