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Comment on The Great Unknown – Is leaving home for healthcare really that scary? by Medical Tourism – Putting the ‘CARE’ back in Healthcare | MedicalTourism-Guide

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:07:41 +0000

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Comment on The changing fortunes of Medical Tourism by T. Rand Collins MD

T. Rand Collins MD — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:07:28 +0000

Thank you for a balanced analysis, Steve. I have recently joined International Health Care Providers, a respected Canadian firm with a good track record for looking after its patients, with the goal of bringing its services to western Canada. We are working hard to establish a firm base under our business, with options for patient financing and careful evaluation of out US hospital. “Doing it right” is a slow process, but we believe we are going in the right direction and our approach will pay off in the long run. I think some of the people hoping for quick returns are dropping out.
T. Rand Collins PhD MD

Comment on 10 Handy Tips for Hip Replacement Surgery Overseas by Medical Tourism – Cottonwood man travels to New Zealand for Surgery | MedicalTourism-Guide

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:02:05 +0000

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Comment on Boutique Medicine – American style or New Zealand? by Defensive Medicine – Why Americans Pay More | MedicalTourism-Guide

Defensive Medicine – Why Americans Pay More | MedicalTourism-Guide — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:01:47 +0000

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Comment on Healthcare for the Uninsured – a third world problem in a first world nation by anti_supernaturalist

anti_supernaturalist — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:34:01 +0000

What makes you think that the US is a “first world” nation — by any measure of culture, the US is a corrupt empire based on militarism. Its arrogant elites and their paid-for cronies in Congress need to maintain themselves at the expense of the poor and, increasingly, the middle class.

Comment on How Companies are Changing Healthcare Costs by Sarah Stockwell

Sarah Stockwell — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:06:34 +0000

Call me a cynic, but in my personal opinion there are plenty of individuals and organisations on the gravy-train. The politicians, surgeons, hospitals, drug companies and let’s not forget the insurance companies have a lot to answer for.

Comment on Medical Tourism reality for US Television audience by Adam Smith

Adam Smith — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:34:41 +0000

Sounds interesting and I’ll definitely tune in to watch.

Lets just hope that its better than that dreadful Extreme Makeover show!

Comment on Employer-backed Medical benefits and medical travel by Connie

Connie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:20:25 +0000

An interesting article. People have to remember that the pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies are in the business of making money. So why would health insurance become any cheaper if they are running the show?

My family and I have recently moved from the US to New Zealand and can’t believe how backwards the US health care system is.