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No Kidding: Overseas Medical Tourism is Well Worth the Trip

Surgery was on his bucket list, but Bruce Ryan didn’t want to wait until he retired to repair his debilitating and painful rotator cuff injury. The 59-year-old construction manager in…

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Medical Costs Around the World

As medical and insurance costs skyrocket, medical tourism is booming. Need a hip replaced? Americans pay, on average, about five times as much for this procedure as patients in Switzerland…

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Medical Tourism for Expats and Retirees in Latin America

Definition of Medical Tourism Medical tourism refers to people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment. In the past, this usually referred to those who traveled from less-developed countries to major…

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Social Security and Healthcare for Permanent Residents in Singapore

Compulsory Pensions and Excellent Healthcare Citizens and Permanent Residents working in Singapore have to pay into the Central Provident Fund (CPF) which is the Social Security system. Strictly speaking Singapore does…

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Asia

Healthcare in Thailand

Due to the increase in medical tourism in Thailand the medical facilities found in most area of the country can be compared to the ones found in western countries. Cost…

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Asia

Healthcare in Japan

Japan is well known for its high level in medicine and medical technology. You will find only the best and most modern medical equipments in hospitals and clinics and you…

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Ontario Health Care for New Immigrants

Ontario Health Care for New Immigrants Many people say that there is nothing more important in life than good health and this is something that Canada has taken to heart…

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Pension Fund and Healthcare in Denmark

Pension Fund and Healthcare in Denmark You may be entitled to a foreign pension if you have lived or worked in another country than Denmark. It depends on the rules…

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Healthcare in the Philippines

Hospitals in and around Manila often offer high-quality medical care. However, even the best hospitals may not meet the standards of medical care, sanitation, and comfort provided by hospitals in…

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Considering Your Overseas Healthcare Options

One of the biggest considerations for expats when choosing where to move and live abroad is their access to healthcare. In many parts of the world, quality medical care is…