July 31, 2014

Curing headache of medical travel
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/curing-headache-of-medical-travel/story-e6frg8zx-1227004910566
WORKING from a small flat in Melbourne's gritty inner-suburban Footscray, two young entrepreneurs have developed what they hope will become the world's first transaction and comparison website for the $40 billion-plus global medical tourism industry.


Mississippi prosecutors say ex-medical examiner can travel through time
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2014/07/28/mississippi-prosecutors-say-ex-medical-examiner-can-travel-through-time/
In May, I wrote about Brandon v. Mississippi, a shaken-baby case involving testimony from controversial medical examiner Steven Hayne. You can read the previous post for the full background, but to summarize, Hayne has a long history of giving ...


EXCLUSIVE: Hamoudi confirms Basel medical, set to travel 'in two days'
http://www.kingfut.com/2014/07/27/hamoudi-confirms-basel-medical/
Smouha's Ahmed Hamoudi confirmed to KingFut.com that he will travel to Switzerland for his medical with FC Basel following the completion of his military paperwork. Egyptian playmaker Ahmed Hamoudi confirmed to KingFut.com, after his testimonial in ...


The best travel insurance policy: honesty about your medical history
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/jul/14/best-travel-insurance-policy-pre-existing-medical-conditions
But a pre-existing medical condition can make finding quality travel insurance difficult, not to mention more costly. From an insurer's point of view, you are a bigger risk. As the company will see it, having been ill you are more likely to need ...


Medical bills for holidaymakers DOUBLE in 10 years to more than £900 (but one ...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2695545/Medical-bills-holidaymakers-DOUBLE-10-years-900.html
An analysis of claims in the last 12 months by Debenhams travel insurance shows that bills have almost doubled over the last decade. An average medical claim now costs over £900, rising to just under £1,000 for travellers aged 65 and older, but can ...


China's Travel Agents Cater to Demand for Medical Tourism
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-07-03/chinas-travel-agents-cater-to-demand-for-medical-tourism
Chinese tourists made 97 million foreign trips in 2013, up almost 20 percent from a year earlier. Their reasons for traveling are varied. Some want to experience new cultures; others want to stock up on designer handbags and shoes that are pricier at ...


Tourist medical bills 'reach £900'
http://www.world-first.co.uk/home/travel-insurance/medical-problems/tourist-medical-bills-reach-900$62620.aspx
The survey shows that heart-related conditions are number five in the top 10 reasons for medical claims - but people travelling with heart conditions and other ongoing medical problems can arrange pre-existing medical travel insurance. But despite ...


Could you afford medical treatment on holiday?
http://moneyfacts.co.uk/news/travel-insurance/could-you-afford-medical-treatment-on-holiday/
It's the time of year when a lot of people are getting ready for their holidays, but unfortunately, far too few of them are thinking about travel insurance. It could be a big mistake, particularly with Sainsbury's Travel Insurance finding that the ...