As Congress continues to debate reforming the health care system in the U.S., more Americans are going to other countries to seek medical care. Recent studies indicate that Mexico and other countries in Latin America have emerged as a prime destination for medical tourists. Some major players in the medical tourism industry include Mexico, Costa [...]
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Americans Look to Mexico for Affordable Healthcare
Nearly 40 percent of U.S. health care consumers said they would travel outside the country to save money on medical care of similar quality, Deloitte found in a 2008 survey. Another Deloitte fact sheet states that: “In 2007, an estimated 750,000 Americans traveled abroad for medical care; this number is anticipated to increase to six [...]
