High Quality, Affordable Vision Surgery South of The Border
Monterrey, Mexico. January, 29th 2010.-
An incoming email flashed. The usual urge to take care immediately of all inquires had the client service reps opening it right away.
“Hello”. -The message started, and went on textually-
“I want to let you know that it was a great experience to work with all of you; Doctor Vidaurri was the best choice for me. All of you are very professional, honest and inspire me to be the best and passionate of what I do in life.
The surgery was smooth and very good; I will let you know in the next couple months how I will be feeling.
Thanks and talk to you soon.
Best Regards.
Molly”
Another happy patient that saved a huge deal of money while getting top quality care. Although she’s from San Antonio, Molly learned about her options for Vision Corrective Surgery South of the Border from friends of hers on the week of the 15th of January. She then contacted a Monterrey-based Medical Travel Specialty Firm called Travel For Care on January 20th and had several quotations for Lasik and PRK eye surgery a few minutes later. She had decided on a doctor, a facility and a date, only a day later, and she finally arrived in time for her exams and consultation on Monday the 25th. She’s a perfect example of a savvy medical traveler who understands the value in overseas healthcare.
By crossing the border, she was already in great health savings territory, but even if she could have had this surgery for less than $700, she went for the best clinic in Monterrey and at $1,500, her cost was still a 50%-70% lower than a similar procedure of the same quality back in the U.S.-
How come? Here are three reasons for why healthcare in the United States is significantly more expensive than abroad, and a fourth explanation on why the same quality can be found.-
First, no other country has a legal system where lawsuits are so common and so drastic than the U.S. This has led American healthcare practitioners and institutions to pay malpractice insurance premiums which can easily exceed one hundred thousand dollars/year per Doctor, Nurse, Technician, and many times that for Hospitals. Although foreign doctors and clinics have medical malpractice insurance as well, their costs are a tiny fraction of that amount.-
Second. The cost of labor, construction, supplies, drugs, energy, taxes, and almost everything other than high technology equipment which is permanently bought and paid for at the same price, is generally higher in the U.S.
Third. Administrative aspects like paperwork, insurance collections, receivables, bad debt, and compliance are a larger cost burden for U.S. healthcare providers.-
Fourth. And why the same quality as in the US can be found - It is extremely important to point out that even if a medical tourist might be looking for value, it can easily reach out to the very top doctors and institutions. The best doctors in developing countries typically speak English, most have studied, trained and worked in the US or Europe, and some are even U.S.-board certified. The best hospitals typically have world-class facilities, the latest technology, and procedures that have made them earn local and international certifications such as the Joint Commission International Gold Seal. While a medical traveler frequently goes to developing countries for care, the healthcare system they’re accessing is that of the wealthiest and most fortunate 1% of the local population, very often with standards at par with any hospital in the developed world.
Savings as these make taking the trip worthwhile, even after travel and lodging. Providing first rate Medical Care Solutions and Local Assistance to patients in need of elective and non-elective medical procedures of the highest standards are firms like Travel For Care, who go the extra mile for foreign patients not only to have quality, time-proven options, but also a friend and advocate when on site. Gabriel Senior, CEO of Travel for Care says: “There is a substantive lack of knowledge by U.S. Corporations and individuals about high quality, low cost, and very close healthcare alternatives we offer in Monterrey. Our network has world class hospitals and US trained doctors, offering very affordable care with the same quality service, treatments, and procedures that one would expect at a top hospital in the U.S.”
“Travel For Care” is an innovative Medical Travel firm headquartered in Monterrey Mexico, marketing Medical Solutions to American and Canadian patients looking for affordable elective and non-elective procedures of the highest standards. For more information, please visit www.travelforcare.com
