1. Patients Shouldn’t Compromise Safety for Affordable Health Care
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... personal safety, reviewing the accreditation criteria can help patients have greater peace of mind.  In terms of travel and situational awareness, the US State Department offers information about the Philippines ...

2. US Insurer Announces Cover for Health Vacations in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... and will include facilities with Joint Commission International accreditation. Bangalore and New Delhi are just two cities on India's medical tourism landscape that continue to attract people on health ...

3. Is Medical Tourism Dangerous?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... is a full member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation and provides verifiable standards for accredited institutions.  Proper accreditation gives you, as a consumer, more confidence ...

4. Avoiding the Dangers of Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... probably shouldn’t be on your list for health travel.  Healism.com offers an array of information about accreditation, malpractice, insurance, and destination country backgrounds which can help medical ...

5. What Awaits You in Thailand?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... are typically addressed by major clinics and are often evidenced by continually updated certification from international accreditation agencies.  As with anything, an informed consumer is a safe consumer.  ...

6. Find Your Roots in Malaysia
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the charge on which hospitals are deemed reputable based on US standards.  The accreditation helps assure health insurance companies they won’t face excessive payouts (or a lost client) due to a botched ...

7. Medical Tourism Thailand: Strong enough for a Man, But Made for a Woman
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... credentials of doctors, ask about accreditation, research patient testimonials, and plan an itinerary well in advance.  Cost of Male to Female Surgery Not a Deterrent When in Thailand Essentially elective ...

8. Keep Your Chin up with Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... regulation in the form of accreditation many medical tourism facilities must acquire.  The Joint Commission International, or JCI, issues the accreditation to hospitals and healthcare facilities based ...

9. Bottom’s Up in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... can afford.  Fortunately, health travel and medical tourism standards often require facility accreditations and personnel certifications.  English-speaking patients can also find comfort knowing that ...

10. July
(Media/2008)

...  Outpatient plastic surgery of a British citizen in India Public health care must be protected Systematically sick Sheikh Khalifa Medical City achieves accreditation from Joint Commission International ...

11. June
(Media/2008)

... Foreign Diplomats to Tour New UCLA Medical Center June 23 A Short-sighted Goa Philanthropic Tourism and Nepal JCI Advanced Practicum For Accreditation, Quality Improvement And Patient Safety ...

12. April
(Media/2008)

...  Still An Easy Ticket In Developing Countries Check Travel Insurance When Engaging In "Health Tourism" Relationship Personnel Accreditation Has Been a Costly Exercise' Swedish VC Institute ...

13. March
(Media/2008)

...  Russia seeks to diversify trade ties Care facilities receive global accreditation Plastic surgeons face House probe Leading British-Polish Medical Tourism Provider Expands Its Dental Services ...

14. September
(Media/2007)

... health spas in Goa Treatment Abroad Offers Accessible Health Care Healthcare Tourism International Launches the World’s First Accreditation Program for Health Tourism Companies Patients ...

15. August
(Media/2007)

... United Group Programs Inc. VP Jonatan Edelheit. Grewal eye institute gets JCI accreditation California Hospitals Sign Two Year Agreement with Language Access Network, Inc. L'impatto del film ...

16. July
(Media/2007)

... `Sicko' accuracy Incredible Bengal Organ-Transplantation, Chances for a Nation Skip Moore's "Sicko" This Weekend City hospital receives French accreditation Kenya: Film- Maker Michael  ...

17. April
(Media/2007)

... Doctors Join Forces to Help India Becoming the Top Medical Tourism Destination Summer tourism season officially starts in Bulgaria The Medical City wins global JCIA accreditation The dentist, ...

18. March
(Media/2007)

... many ills Iran's health tourism pavilion in Paris Iran's health tourism showcased in Paris Exhibition KIMS takes healthcare to global heights with both national and international accreditation ...

19. Sometimes Medical Tourism Savings Aren’t Enough
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... patients are willing to pay when it comes to elective surgery.  Malpractice is among the more extreme situations and one of the least likely; but there are other dangers to medical tourism.  Accreditation ...

20. Drillings, Fillings, and More in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... that interest you most in terms of price, location, quality of service, testimonials, and accreditation.  This research can be invaluable since it helps you weed out potential disasters by staying informed ...

21. Get Crowned in Hungary
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... tour operator is offering a package deal that includes airfare, meals, accommodation, and transport.  Make sure to do a full check for accreditation for the hospital and check the qualifications of the ...

22. The New Appeal of Plastic Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the accreditation of your chosen hospital and the qualifications of the doctor so as to avoid bad experiences.  You will also want to check on what is included in the packaged price.  Some tour operators ...

23. 5 Things to Remember Before Your Hip Replacement Surgery Abroad
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... you have that “bag of pills” with you.  2. Have you asked the right types of questions? Have you checked the accreditation, education, qualifications, credentials, certification, and success rates ...

24. What Are the Dangers of Dental Tourism?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... this usually occurs when the patient accepts services from a dentist who isn’t fully qualified.  It’s important to check both the hospital and dentist’s accreditation to ensure that you’re getting the ...

25. Steering Clear of Dental Tourism Pitfalls
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... is only the first step towards a safer travel and health care experience. Dental Tourism Accreditation Helps Comfort Wary Patients  US patients continue to learn why hospitals and medical staff abroad ...

26. Top 3 Reasons To Get Your Dentures in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  Sites like Healism ensure people have the information they need to make informed decisions. The site provides pertinent information about medical accreditations and how to navigate the scary realm ...

27. Sources of Medical Tourism Help
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... like eyelid surgery, the availability of insurance for plastic surgery procedures, and the qualifications of the doctor and accreditation of the hospital.    Taking a Health Vacation to Argentina ...

28. Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Dental Medical Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  to jump at the cheapest offer available without checking the credentials of the dentist or the accreditation of the hospital.  A poor choice can lead to dissatisfaction and/or the need to undo the damage ...

29. How Safe Are Dental Medical Vacations?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... and their qualifications and accreditation by reputed international certifying bodies.  Some destinations are more often associated with certain procedures than with others.  A patient researching the ...

30. Introduction
(Medical Tourism Safety/Medical Overview)

...  the following pages are there to answer any questions you might have about accreditation, medical safety, malpractice, insurance, procedures, and prices. In the next section (Travel), you can begin ...

31. Shopping For the Perfect Body in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... considering flying abroad for low cost tummy tuck surgeries and other cosmetic or medical procedures.  The Joint Commission International (JCI), which is a branch of the Joint Commission on Accreditation ...

32. Reduce Stress with Health Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...   Joint ventures with international big names, a team of highly qualified doctors, international accreditation, and great service are the USP of super specialty hospitals in India.  In addition, ...

33. What is the Cost of Female to Male Surgery?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... urge you to plan your itinerary well in advance; consider several hospitals and doctors; and check their credentials, accreditation, and patient testimonials.  After all, it’s far better to ...

34. No More Heart Attacks over the Cost of a Pacemaker Installation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... can go up to $6,500.  This range is still far cheaper than what could be expected in the US, whether you have health coverage or not.  With international accreditation quickly becoming more ...

35. Research Facilities
(Medical Tourism/Planning Your Vacation)

... hospital or dental clinic you want to visit.  Check the accreditation, mortality rate, success rate, educational background of physicians, nurse : patient ratio, and medical history of each establishment ...

36. Accreditation
(Category)