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An increasingly popular topic in America's healthcare debate, medicaltourism provides a reliable healthcare option for millions of Americans whoare in need of medical treatment, but cannot afford the cost of healthcare inthe United States.
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But medical tourism is not just for the disadvantaged or the extremelysick. It is becoming increasingly popular with average Americans seekingaffordable healthcare choices. According to a new study by Deloitte, nearly 40percent of U.S. healthcare consumers said they would travel outside of thecountry for medical tourism, if the quality was comparable and the cost wascut in half. In fact, 36.7 percent of Baby Boomers, 41.9 percent of GenerationX-ers and an incredible 51.1 percent of Generation Y-ers would engage inmedical tourism.
"Everyone is watching their pocketbooks and worried about risinghealthcare costs, especially in this economy," says Omedtra's founder and CEO,Dr. Rakesh V. Thapliyal. "But one thing is undeniable: all of us, regardlessof generation, are becoming more and more interested in our own healthcare."
Omedtra was founded by Dr. Thapliyal, a healthcare expert, and is managedby doctors, finance and hospitality experts who all share a common passion forhelping those in need. The company brings together the perfect marriage ofexperience for a medical tourism company: experts in the medical professionwith experts in the hospitality and finance fields, Omedtra offers its clientssafe and practical options for overseas medical travel. By providing acustomized solution that matches a patient's individual wants and needs,Omedtra makes the overseas medical travel experience as comfortable andaffordable as possible.
In 2006 and 2007, an estimated 1 million Americans traveled overseas formedical treatment. There are currently 28 countries that cater to theinternational health traveler, with millions of patients visiting hospitalsand clinics each year in these countries.
With the rising cost of healthcare in the U.S., many Americans arechoosing this option, given that medical treatment overseas typically costs 60percent to 80 percent less than it does domestically.
Most people are aware of soaring healthcare costs and that many Americansstruggle to find access to quality healthcare. The facts are daunting.
Beyond these figures, there's also the problem of the underinsured. Of the250 million Americans who have some form of heath insurance, many holdpolicies that do not cover necessary medical procedures, putting a hugefinancial burden on patients.
Because of these trends, seeking medical procedures in a safe, modernoverseas hospital - often staffed with U.S. trained doctors - has become anaffordable and even essential alternative for many Americans.
Omedtra provides its services by partnering with world-class hospitals inIndia and Thailand that have proven records of success and reputations forbeing centers of excellence. Each of Omedtra's partner hospitals have provenexpertise in all specialized surgeries such as knee and hip replacements,open-heart surgery, ophthalmology, organ transplants, weight loss surgery,cosmetic and dental work. In addition, Omedtra's overseas partner hospitalshave advanced practice in in-vitro fertilization, and offer non-invasivemedical treatment and physical exams.
Omedtra has a unique story, having been founded by a physician with apassion for helping those in need. Dr. Thapliyal, the founder, enjoys greatpersonal, professional and unique relationships with the CEOs, doctors andowners of the partner hospitals in
