A Model for the Discussion of Medical Tourism

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Author(s): Mary Ann Keogh Hoss (Eastern Washington University, USA)and Harm-Jan Steenhuis (Eastern Washington University, USA)
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 9
Source title: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Nilmini Wickramasinghe (Illinois Institute of Technology, USA)and Eliezer Geisler (Illinois Institute of Technology, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-889-5.ch112

Keywords: Health Information Systems / Medical Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare

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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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