Medical Report. Find Health in Ecuador. Your comprehensive guide to Medical Tourism and Healthcare in Ecuador

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Medical Report Find Health in Ecuador Review the most recent facts and statistics Take a look at the pros and cons of Medical Tourism Explore the ins and outs of the Ecuadorian medical system * * *

With more and more people traveling abroad for medical procedures, the industry is expected to grow to $100 billion dollars in 2015.

1 Medical Report Find Health in Ecuador Review the most recent facts and statistics Take a look at the pros and cons of Medical Tourism Explore the ins and outs of the Ecuadorian medical system * * * Your comprehensive guide to Medical Tourism and Healthcare in Ecuador Medical Tourism (or medical travel) has developed rapidly over the last 15 years. With more and more people traveling abroad for medical procedures, the industry is expected to grow to $100 billion dollars in Though healthcare reform has been in the works for nearly four years, many Americans are taking matters into their own hands by looking elsewhere for medical care. In fact, a recent survey conducted by CNN found that while millions of Americans are considering Medical Travel, nearly 43% are prepared to travel out of the United States for medical care. Those from the USA aren t the only ones taking advantage of Medical Travel. Many individuals from Canada and Europe are also travelling abroad to meet their healthcare needs in order to avoid long waitlists and high costs in their own countries. Across the globe, more people are realizing that Medical Tourism may be the answer to their healthcare needs Growth of Medical Tourism from $3 billion dollar market in 2008 $20 billion dollar market in 2010 Projected to reach $100 billion by 2015

Medical travel used to be considered a luxury for the rich, but with healthcare costs at home skyrocketing and an estimated 48 million Americans uninsured, that may no longer be the case.

2 Medical travel used to be considered a luxury for the rich, but with healthcare costs at home skyrocketing and an estimated 48 million Americans uninsured, that may no longer be the case. 43% of Americans [are] prepared to travel out of the United States for medical care How many Americans with Health Insurance would consider Medical Travel for the following procedures? Major Medical Problem 40% Cancer Diagnosis/Treatment 37% Hip/Knee Replacement 27% Heart Bypass Surgery 27% Cosmetic Surgery 20% How many Americans without Health Insurance would consider Medical Travel for the following procedures? Major Medical Problem 51% Cancer Diagnosis/Treatment 46% Hip/Knee Replacement 41% Heart Bypass Surgery 36% Cosmetic Surgery 30% One of the major motivators behind Medical Tourism is the huge potential for savings. Medical travel used to be considered a luxury for the rich, but with healthcare costs at home skyrocketing and an estimated 48 million Americans uninsured, that may no longer be the case. In fact, many Medical Tourists have found savings of up to 80% over medical costs in their home countries. But a lower price tag isn t the only motivating factor behind Medical Tourism. Many people with full healthcare coverage are still interested in medical travel in order to gain access to world-renowned specialists and surgeons, or for shorter wait times. People with partial health insurance are motivated to go abroad for treatment by cost savings. But whatever the reason, people from the United States and Canada are leaving their countries for medical care, and are coming home very happy. In addition, many Medical Tourists find that they receive the same (and even better) quality of care when traveling abroad compared to what they receive in their home countries. Another of Medical Tourism s great appeals is the accessibility of alternative treatments. Many countries like the U.S. prohibit such treatments due to government regulations. But some of the top Medical Tourism countries can provide some of the most popular and effective alternative treatments. Ecuador also has much to offer in traditional and alternative medicine.

Quality of Care There are many misconceptions about South American countries, especially when it comes to Ecuador. Some easily believe it s an over-grown jungle where doctors work out of huts.

3 Quality of Care There are many misconceptions about South American countries, especially when it comes to Ecuador. Some easily believe it s an over-grown jungle where doctors work out of huts. Others are fearful that it s not safe to walk down the street alone. But the reality is very different. Cuenca, Ecuador has been elected the No.1 Retirement Location in the world for 3 years running by International Living. Though it is the third largest city in the country, Cuenca has the one of the lowest crime rates in all of Ecuador. And the medical care is just as incredible. In fact, Cuenca is the home of the best medical program in the entire South American region. Students travel from all over the continent to receive medical training from the specialists in Cuenca. In addition to the rigorous medical training, students are also trained in the science of pharmacology. After completing the medical program, many students travel throughout Latin America, Europe and even the U.S. to receive continuing and specialty training in their elected fields. While the medical system in Ecuador is different than Cuenca is the home of the best medical program in the entire South American region. Average Savings Through Find Health Liposuction 67% Hair Transplant 47% Tummy Tuck 42% Knee Replacement 94% Hip Replacement 80% Crowns 84% Implants 55% Spinal Fusion 84% Face Lift 65% Heart Bypass 79%

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5 Is Medical Tourism Right for You? Medical Tourism is widely popular for many reasons, which were highlighted earlier. In addition, there are also other factors you must consider before choosing Medical Tourism for yourself. You may want to specifically outline the reasons why Medical Tourism appeals to you. Factors such as price, tourism opportunities, and convenience will all play an important role in deciding which destination best meets your needs. Why Ecuador? If price is your main priority, then Ecuador is a good place to start. HealthWatch International identified Ecuador s health care costs to be the lowest of 75 countries studied lower than prices in China, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica (among others). Why Choose Find Health in Ecuador? Find Health in Ecuador is dedicated to making your Medical Tourism experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. When scheduling Medical Travel on your own you may run into several problems. Language barriers, scheduling problems, and inflated prices are just a few of the problems that North Americans experience when making their Medical Tourism arrangements. When working with Find Health, all these problems are solved before you ever run into them. The physicians who have partnered with Find Health are all well qualified and have provided extensive records of their experience and results. You can trust that, with Find Health, Find Health in Ecuador is dedicated to making your Medical Tourism experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible You can sit back and relax, knowing that Find Health is looking out for your best interest! HealthWatch International identified Ecuador s health care costs to be the lowest of 75 countries studied lower than prices in China, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica (among others). you will be receiving the highest quality of care without an inflated price tag. Find Health in Ecuador s highly qualified, bilingual staff is also with you every step of the way to answer questions and provide translation when needed. Find Health in Ecuador has also partnered with several hotels throughout the city, and has exclusive prices available only to their clientele. You can also expect the best deals in travel and tourism excursions as well. You can sit back and relax, knowing that Find Health in Ecuador looking out for your best interests.

The Galapagos Islands are famous throughout the world for its beautiful landscape and wide array of fascinating creatures. It is by far one of the greatest treasures of Ecuador.

out-of-country medical care. One long time medical tourist stated, I have saved many thousands of dollars in dental costs by travelling to Asia and Africa.

6 The Galapagos Islands are famous throughout the world for its beautiful landscape and wide array of fascinating creatures. It is by far one of the greatest treasures of Ecuador. Tourism Opportunities While lower cost and shorter wait times are major motivators for many Medical Tourists, others find the prospect of an exotic vacation abroad to be a great compliment to out-of-country medical care. One long time medical tourist stated, I have saved many thousands of dollars in dental costs by travelling to Asia and Africa. And I actually managed to have a fun vacation in the process. For example, if an American individual were in the market for a face-lift they would be looking at a price tag of around $11,900 in the U.S. But if that individual were to choose Ecuador for their procedure they would be able to cover travel expenses, procedure expenses, and all the expenses of a relaxing and exotic vacation and still save up to $3000 on the procedure. One individual who was interviewed by CNN stated, Vacations abroad are my health insurance. For many North Americans, this is an exciting and prospect, which is also a strong motivating factor behind their medical travel. Ecuador has much to offer in the way of the exotic. From the Galapagos Islands, to the Amazon jungle, Ecuador will easily enchant you with its natural beauty and rich culture. For more information about these tourism opportunities visit the Find Health in Ecuador website. If you are interested in more information regarding Medical Tourism in Ecuador, please visit the Find Health in Ecuador website at If you are interested in information regarding a specific procedure, please fill out a request through the Contact Us section of the Find Health in Ecuador website. If you would like to receive a free price quote on your desired medical procedure in Ecuador, send your request to barringernicholas@gmail.com. For more information about Find Health in Ecuador, visit the our website shown above. The information featured in this article was gathered from CNN, ABC News, Novasans, the Economist, and the International Medical Travel Journal.

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