Medical Tourism in the hunt for the United States market

The Tourism, Health and Wellness Commission of the Guatemalan Association of Exporters – Agexport – will focus is product offering which includes hospitals, spas, medical clinics, dentists, and hotels as well as airlines; towards the United States market.

Among the principal reasons is the fact that a good portion of the United States population is not covered under medical insurance and others that do have insurance, find that dental work and plastic surgery are not covered in their plan. While in many cases the cost of medical services is also extremely high.

In addition to medical services and plastic surgery, the Association also offers options in alternative medicine such as aromatherapy, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, phytotherapy and magnetic therapy.

Source: www.elperiodico.com.gt
Date: 08-09-08
Photos: www.medicaltourisminsight.com