About Satori World Medical

With the rising cost of health care within the United States quite apparent, Satori® World Medical offers people an alternative approach to arranging medical treatment. The company, headquartered in San Diego, California, and led by President and CEO Steven Lash, relies on a global network of hospitals to help reduce the cost of health care for individuals, insurers, employers, and financial sponsors. Through its Quality Assurance Program™, Satori World Medical seeks out the finest facilities around the world to minimize the economic burden on patients. The network offers medical services in Thailand, India, Costa Rica, Mexico, Singapore, Canada, and several other countries. With its approach, the company continues to serve as a leader in the globalization of health care. As medical and technological improvements are made throughout the world, many countries can offer advanced medical care without an inflated price. Satori World Medical takes advantage of this reality through its Health & Shared Wealth Program™. The company boasts a savings of 40-80% on surgical procedures compared to traditional domestic options. The cost includes airfare, hospital and physician fees, hotel accommodations, foreign ground transportation, and a personal accident insurance policy for the patient and a companion. Employers can share these savings with their employee (the patient) through options such as depositing a portion of the savings into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or providing meal per diems while the patient is traveling for surgery. Utilizing an HRA allows for reimbursement to an employee for qualified medical expenses and can be compatible with a qualified Health Savings Account or other model. In addition to cost savings, Satori World Medical strives to provide comprehensive customer service. Through the use of technology and highly trained staff, the firm offers patients an uncomplicated route for scheduling and receiving treatment. After a patient registers via its website or calls, a Nurse Patient Advocate from Satori will make contact to discuss the entire medical treatment process. Next, a Travel Care Coordinator will arrange all logistics of travel and the procedure. Once the date has arrived, patients will be greeted at the airport, escorted to the hotel, and checked in to the hospital the following day. Finally, once the procedure is completed and travel is authorized, patients will return home and consult with their local physician.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Satori World Medical Director of Travel shares reasons why you should travel to Bangkok

Kevin Poling, Director of Travel and Patient Services for Satori World Medical, spent six days in Bangkok, Thailand, and got to know more of its people, culture, and food. Here are some of the fine points, as experienced by Mr. Poling that travelers will find interesting as they enjoy the city of Thailand:


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1. Affordable and safe cuisine. Depending on the venue, food choices range from 60 cents to 5 dollars. The city is known for serving incredible street food such as Pad Thai, rice noodles, and shrimp dishes. They’re not only delectable to the taste, but safe as well.

2. Friendly hospitality. Thai people are more than willing to offer friendly assistance to those in need.

3. Easy to get around. The BTS, an above ground train system impressed the Satori World Medical’s travel director as it’s not only fast but also a cheap way to travel. Street signs make it easy since they are written in both Thai and English. Additionally, the majority of people speak English, making it easy for travelers to communicate with them.

4. Inexpensive yet quality merchandise. There are reputable shops like Siam Square and MBK shopping center that sell quality clothes and other products.

5. Festive nightlife. Bangkok hosts lively nightlife and there are several great local bars and restaurants for travelers to visit.


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Preparing for your trip to Bangkok

Friendly advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Before traveling, patients should get vaccinations and medications that are helpful for travelers who might be at risk of contracting certain diseases at their destination. CDC also recommends that tourists see healthcare providers that specialize in travel medicine, like Satori World Medical, to know more about which vaccines are needed.


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To know more about Satori World Medical’s services, visit: www.satoriworldmedical.com.
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