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.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Where medical travel ablazes: A roundup of the industry's hot spots



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Surgeries and other medical procedures at top-rated facilities, travel itineraries and accommodations, and up to 80 percent off in medical bills compared to what Americans would pay in the US are all the reasons behind medical travel’s success. This benefits the uninsured and underinsured Americans, and those who are part of a strong and ever-growing clientele. So where is the best place to seek affordable medical care? Forbes lists down top destinations worldwide for medical travel. Some of them are as follows:


1. Australia. This country is great for patients needing cardio, neuro, and orthopedic surgeries, says Planet Hospital.

2. China. The country is a magnet for patients who are looking for advanced forms of stem-cell treatment.

3. Costa Rica. Medretreat sends clients to Costa Rica for all forms of dental procedures.


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4. India. From orthopedic to cardiology surgeries, the cost of medical care in India is among the lowest in the industry.

5. Japan and Korea. Both destinations attract patients taking extreme forms of cancer treatments.

6. Mexico. Since it’s closer to home than any country, Mexico is a convenient way for Americans to get medical treatments.

7. Thailand. Satori World Medical helps patients get travel programs to one of the world’s finest medical travel centers in Asia, the Bumrungrad International Hospital.


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