As reported on the the "60 Minutes" TV show, the high cost of malpractice insurance, combined with the bureaucratic costs of health insurance and medicare, continue to force US citizens to seek alternative healthcare solutions. Just today (28/9/2006), the US reports that healthcare costs continue to escalate at twice the rate of inflation. The national healthcare systems in Canada and the UK have a different set of problems: technology lag, rationing of services and lengthy wait times for elective procedures.These issues are forcing many patients to outsource their medical care. The medical tourism industry is an attractive alternative when superior, medical standards and affordability are the main priorities.
Risk vs Reward.
The probability of winning a malpractice suit in Thailand is low and awards are small by US standards. This is the main reason costs here are so affordable. To protect yourself, use primary source verification of your doctor's credentials. FMT can assist you with this important step to obtain qualified, medical assistance.
Are you one of the millions now uninsured and personally responsible for your healthcare costs? Have you been denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition? Did you elect the standard plan insurance and now need premium plan surgery? Have you been declined coverage for "other" reasons? Are you unwilling or unable to wait eight months for elective surgery under the UK and Canadian healthcare systems? Have you lost your smile because your dental plan only covers cleanings and fillings? If you are in one of these categories, or just want affordable, elective surgery, you should consider a medical tour to Bangkok, Thailand.
Testamonial:
"Freeland Tours delivers exceptional service for a set, low fee. I travelled to Bangkok for medical and dental issues and Freeland helped me find the top quality, state of the art services I desired at the best prices available. I highly recommend Freeland Medical Tours to anyone travelling to Bangkok seeking substantial savings on medical or dental procedures."
-- Steve H.
Anchorage, Alaska
Freeland Medical Tours.
Of course, if you have never traveled to Asia and are unaccustomed to dealing with foreign airports, languages and cultures, the idea of overseas surgery may be daunting for some. Let Freeland Medical Tours help you with any and all of your concerns. We will assist you with everything from pre-trip planning, passports and transportation, to advice on taxis, tuk-tuks and tipping. Please click here to view our full range of detailed, personal services.
45 million Americans have no health insurance. **
Canadian wait time for specialists and diagnostics is 18 weeks. ***
41,000 in the UK wait 6 - 8 months for inpatient services.
Another 768,000 must wait up to 5 months. ****
US Medical Standards at 20% of the US cost.
Thailand continues to be the leader in the medical tourism industry in Asia. In 2004, 600,000 patients received treatment in Thailand, generating $500 million USD in revenue. Situated in a tropical paradise in the Land of Smiles and world-class hospitality, Bangkok is the hub of the medical tourism industry today.
The major, private hospitals in Bangkok have hundreds of doctors who have been trained and board-certified in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, Belgium and many other western countries. As well as being trained to western, medical standards, the doctors also speak English to varying degrees. FMT has board-certified specialists available for your medical procedure. FMT will waive our $199 fee, if your procedure is performed by one of our preferred providers. Our medical providers have been carefully selected to provide our clients a low-risk and successful outcome.
* Using our providers eliminates the nonpreferred provider fee. All clients are charged an administrative fee of $79.
** US Census Bureau, Health Insurance Coverage: 2004.
*** Annual Fraser Institute Study, News Release, 19/10/2004.
**** UK Centre for the Measurement Of Government Activity, National Statistics, Feb 2006.
