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Article: Medical Tourism.
- Article from:
- Revista Latin Trade
- Article date:
- January 1, 2000
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A GROWING TREND IN THE AMERICAS
IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO COMBINE A VACATION IN historic Boston, a ski trip to the Rocky Mountains or a relaxing week in Miami Beach with medical treatment by an experienced physician, hospital or other health care provider. That's the medical tourism concept -- a fast-growing approach to health care throughout the Americas.
Many U.S. destinations are beginning to recognize the potential of combining internationally oriented health care services with a special vacation package that highlights nearby attractions. In addition, non-U.S. destinations, such as Mexico and Costa Rica, have begun marketing to North American travelers, ...