Why is the cost of medical care significantly less abroad?
The countries that Medical Tourism International works in are developing countries with excellent private sector medical centers. For the medical tourist, the cost of medical care in these countries is favorably impacted by the lower cost of living, a strong dollar and lower physician fees. In addition, the cost of medical care is lower because there is a minimal amount of medical/legal issues and significantly less administration and paperwork. The vast majority of private patients in Malaysia, Thailand and India pay the doctor and medical centers directly. Unlike the United States, there is no administrative paperwork associated with insurance claims or approval of care for private patients in these countries.
