Dissecting the international medical travel sector
http://www.imtj.com/articles/2014/dissecting-the-international-medical-travel-sector-40189/
The lack of credible, consistent data is one of the major shortcomings of the international medical travel sector. No one really knows how many people are traveling outside their home countries for health and wellness, dental and medical services.
Tax Strategy: Medical travel insurance premiums are tax deductible
http://www.montrealgazette.com/travel/Strategy+Medical+travel+insurance+premiums+deductible/10185283/story.html
A: To the degree that they cover medical services, emergencies and products, yes. Out-of-country medical insurance taken out by snowbirds, for example, normally qualifies. With some insurance products, however, only part of the cost is deductible. A ...
Plastic surgery and medical procedures in Thailand: Why more of us are doing it
http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/plastic-surgery-and-medical-procedures-in-thailand-why-more-of-us-are-doing-it/story-e6frfqg0-1227051273255
So what are the risks involved when travelling to a foreign country for medical treatment? And why is the Australian Medical Association and Society of Plastic Surgeons staunchly against it? ?The biggest risk I think is the post operative care. You ...
Travel with medications, medical devices can be daunting
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/08/21/travel-with-medications-medical-devices-can-be-daunting/
For international travelers who need to carry medical devices and medications with them, it's not easy to find out the travel requirements at their destinations, and embassies in general aren't much help, according to a new study. ?The problem is known ...
What medical conditions does travel insurance really cover?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1409/S00262/what-medical-conditions-does-travel-insurance-really-cover.htm
Travel insurance does cover medical conditions but like all insurances there are restrictions and exclusions set within the policy to keep premium costs lower for the consumer. Travel insurance prices are all based on risk assessment. Just as skydiving ...
If you had a previous medical condition, getting competitive travel insurance ...
http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/08/27/if-you-had-a-previous-medical-condition-getting-competitive-travel-insurance-wa-a-548779.html
New website InsuranceWith launches today - specialising in competitive medical travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions. The site was created in response to the cost and struggle people who have suffered an illness have to find ...
Sata Delays Medical Travel
http://allafrica.com/stories/201408210177.html
President Michael Sata was unable to make a quietly planned trip to South Africa last night due to his health condition, a State House source says, and has postponed travel to a future date. The trip, which was originally planned to avoid public ...
Which medical conditions does travel insurance really cover?
http://www.ausbt.com.au/which-medical-conditions-does-travel-insurance-really-cover
Travel insurance normally covers medical conditions, but like all insurances there are restrictions and exclusions set within the policies to keep the costs of premiums at a minimum. Travel insurance prices are all based on risk assessment. Just as ...
