March 27, 2014

Wellness & Medical Travel -- Understanding the Market Opportunity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiwPBb77B-I
What is the business model and case for a Luxury Hotel to develop a wellness or medical travel program? ? How to establish your luxury hotel as a leader and brand in this space? ? What internal changes does your organization have to make to tap into ...


Why you need medical travel insurance
http://metronews.ca/voices/my-money-my-choices/980690/reasons-to-get-travel-insurance/
My daughter told me she might be going on a trip with a girlfriend, whom we'll call Lily. When Alex told Lily that she'd want to be back by a particular date, Lily asked why. Alex said that her travel medical plan wouldn't cover her for longer than a ...


Railway accident victims forced to travel to Mumbai for medical aid
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Thane/Railway-accident-victims-forced-to-travel-to-Mumbai-for-medical-aid/articleshow/32542925.cms
THANE: Even though in recent times the city has been witnessing a high number of railway accidents most of the injured commuters are still being referred to Mumbai for further treatment. This not only adds to the ordeal of victims who are forced to ...


Medical travel in the Gulf needs follow up care
http://www.imtj.com/news/?entryid82=438531
Multiple factors play a role in the continuity of care in the GCC such as the location of the hospital, the availability of virtual consultation and follow up, as well as factors related to the patient's age, medical condition and possibility for ...


Airline offers free flights for domestic medical travel
http://www.imtj.com/news/?entryid82=438526
These organizations can offer free roundtrip airline tickets to families who are facing serious illness and need to travel for specialized medical care. Being able to fly for free to receive the best medical treatment available eases the financial ...


NARH closure will force injured athletes to travel farther for medical attention
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_25424475/narh-closure-will-force-injured-athletes-travel-farther
Mike Ameen has dealt with North Adams Regional Hospital a lot in his life. He was born there. His mother was a nurse there for 35 years. As softball coach at Hoosac Valley High School and now MCLA, he's had to send injured players there. Friday's ...


DHA unveils medical tourism strategy
http://www.traveldailymedia.com/205443/dha-unveils-medical-tourism-strategy/
Al Maidoor said: ?We are focussing on developing Dubai's medical tourism initiatives and relying on Dubai's strengths in health care. This will focus on healthcare professionals, health investment and services across a diversified range of medical ...


MLAs raise concerns over medical travel costs
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2014-02-24/article-3626275/MLAs-raise-concerns-over-medical-travel-costs/1
MLAs Richard Brown and Olive Crane spoke at the recent Standing Committee on Health and Social Development, adding their concerns to MLAs of all political stripes about the hardship medical travel costs is causing Islanders.