Comments on: Medical Tourism in Asia – Boost your Healthcare and Reap the Cost Savings! http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/ Life is what you make it! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Matt http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-59683 Matt Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:33:52 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-59683 I had spinal surgery in Korea and I must say it was the best choice I have ever made. The care was great, and I can't believe what they did for my back. Dealing with healthcare here in the states was a pain, so I decided to make it a trip and see a part of the world I have never been to before. Anyone thinking about going, I highly recommend it, you'll be glad you did! I had spinal surgery in Korea and I must say it was the best choice I have ever made. The care was great, and I can’t believe what they did for my back. Dealing with healthcare here in the states was a pain, so I decided to make it a trip and see a part of the world I have never been to before. Anyone thinking about going, I highly recommend it, you’ll be glad you did!

]]> By: Mike http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-55075 Mike Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:16:52 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-55075 Asia is the best destination for medical tourism. Not only in terms of cost but also quality and also offers great destinations to enjoy holiday vacation while recuperating. - Mika from <a href="http://mythailandplasticsurgery.com/">Gosculptura</a> Asia is the best destination for medical tourism. Not only in terms of cost but also quality and also offers great destinations to enjoy holiday vacation while recuperating.

- Mika from Gosculptura

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51234 Chris Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:32:25 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51234 <strong>reina</strong> and <strong>David</strong>, there are definitely insurances for long-term travelers and holiday makers, one example can be found <a href="http://www.travelinsurance.co.uk">here</a>. Just with anything else, it might work for some, other might not want or use it and decide to pay out of their pockets in case of emergency. Why type of traveler are you? :-/ reina and David, there are definitely insurances for long-term travelers and holiday makers, one example can be found here. Just with anything else, it might work for some, other might not want or use it and decide to pay out of their pockets in case of emergency. Why type of traveler are you?

]]> By: David http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51199 David Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:42:17 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51199 I know of Indian Americans who do not have health insurance, instead they just fly to India once or twice a year, get the complete health check up and treatment done and then fly back. It beats the excessively high prices in the US I know of Indian Americans who do not have health insurance, instead they just fly to India once or twice a year, get the complete health check up and treatment done and then fly back. It beats the excessively high prices in the US

]]> By: Lasik singapore http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51159 Lasik singapore Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:42:01 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51159 Just an update. As of January 2011, there are more that 10 lasik centers in Singapore rather than the 4 mentioned above. And the cost of lasik surgery has gone down a lot, probably because of the competition. Just an update. As of January 2011, there are more that 10 lasik centers in Singapore rather than the 4 mentioned above. And the cost of lasik surgery has gone down a lot, probably because of the competition.

]]> By: reina http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51018 reina Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:23:07 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-51018 I just wonder, is there such a thing as health insurance for PT with no country of residence?? Or how to get around this problem if not available. Thanx! I just wonder, is there such a thing as health insurance for PT with no country of residence?? Or how to get around this problem if not available. Thanx!

]]> By: Michelle http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-50739 Michelle Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:56:20 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-50739 . Dirty food may lead to Hep A infections which may be damaging to the liver. So, when I retire, I certainly don’t want to tie down my finances by keeping extra emergency cash to self-insure against these. Id rather be insured. Of course, I shall go for medical screening regular also to detect preventable fatal diseases like cancer and chronic diseases like diabetes (which usually develop from a pre-diabetic stage that is not well-managed). I am fortunate that I have none of these diseases and that I am insured. Lastly, given that the world is not always peaceful, I will also be insured under a Travel Insurance that covers War and Full Terrorism. my blog <a href="http://www.mydiscounthandbags.com">discount handbags</a> . Dirty food may lead to Hep A infections which may be damaging to the liver. So, when I retire, I certainly don’t want to tie down my finances by keeping extra emergency cash to self-insure against these. Id rather be insured. Of course, I shall go for medical screening regular also to detect preventable fatal diseases like cancer and chronic diseases like diabetes (which usually develop from a pre-diabetic stage that is not well-managed). I am fortunate that I have none of these diseases and that I am insured. Lastly, given that the world is not always peaceful, I will also be insured under a Travel Insurance that covers War and Full Terrorism.

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]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-50711 Chris Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:33:43 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-50711 <strong>Amy</strong>, insurance is more of a psychological problem for Westerners. If push comes to shove, we could always return back to our home countries and take the basic coverage from the government. Myself - as I hate doctors and their constant milking you for cash by finding whatever psychosomatic or hypochondriac illnesses in you - I would probably prefer to jump off a cliff than returning permanently to Europe, if I would have a life-threatening or serious disease that would require me to be treated continuously. Live healthy and enjoy every day like it's your last day, then it would be probably easier to part from misery once it might struck you. But don't listen to me on that one. >:) Amy, insurance is more of a psychological problem for Westerners. If push comes to shove, we could always return back to our home countries and take the basic coverage from the government.

Myself – as I hate doctors and their constant milking you for cash by finding whatever psychosomatic or hypochondriac illnesses in you – I would probably prefer to jump off a cliff than returning permanently to Europe, if I would have a life-threatening or serious disease that would require me to be treated continuously.

Live healthy and enjoy every day like it’s your last day, then it would be probably easier to part from misery once it might struck you. But don’t listen to me on that one.

]]> By: Amy http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-50699 Amy Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:30:44 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-50699 Once you have ANY of these, other serious conditions may follow. These may be heart surgery or organ transplant or, worse, kidney dialysis, which can cost US$2k/m for life. Without an insurance, you are exposing yourself to countless uncertainties that may include US$2k for dialysis on top of whatever expenses you have now. Once you have ANY of these, other serious conditions may follow. These may be heart surgery or organ transplant or, worse, kidney dialysis, which can cost US$2k/m for life. Without an insurance, you are exposing yourself to countless uncertainties that may include US$2k for dialysis on top of whatever expenses you have now.

]]> By: Yeoh Boon Pin http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-46528 Yeoh Boon Pin Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:52:51 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2006/12/31/medical-tourism-in-asia-boost-your-healthcare-and-reap-the-cost-savings/#comment-46528 Hi There, This website a good source of information about medical tourism in Asia especially from neutral perspective - well done. I have been quite interested in this Medical tourism topic for about a year now and what I've noticed lately is that many countries are trying to jump in the bandwagon of becoming the preferred Medical Tourism hub. To encourage international networking we have decided to come out with the event called the ASIA MEDICAL TOURISM & WELLNESS CONGRESS 13th-14th May 2010 @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.. www.glow2010.com For those who are really into medical tourism - do come by and visit... Cheers Boon Hi There,

This website a good source of information about medical tourism in Asia especially from neutral perspective – well done.

I have been quite interested in this Medical tourism topic for about a year now and what I’ve noticed lately is that many countries are trying to jump in the bandwagon of becoming the preferred Medical Tourism hub.

To encourage international networking we have decided to come out with the event called the ASIA MEDICAL TOURISM & WELLNESS CONGRESS 13th-14th May 2010 @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.. http://www.glow2010.com

For those who are really into medical tourism – do come by and visit…

Cheers
Boon

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