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, February 3, 2013

Why are Americans sicker than everybody else?


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A report on a research conducted by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine suggests that Americans are sicker, die younger, and have higher rates of developing many disease types than citizens of other wealthy countries. The research’s findings are a little bit disturbing because this should not be the case, as the US is home to many medical breakthroughs.

The report states that even Americans who are insured and have higher income are also sicker compared to those in other high-income nations. It also pointed out that the life span of American men and women are a year less than that of their counterparts in Australia, Canada, Japan, and countries in Western Europe.


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One of the reasons for this is the high-fat, high-calorie diet of Americans. The triple patty burgers, double-fried chicken, and extra-large milkshakes have become the staple meals of most Americans, primarily because these fast food items are cheaper than fresh fruits and vegetables. Another reason is that a lot of Americans have sedentary lifestyles, with most opting to drive a car to school or to the office. This high dependence on cars is taking away one of the most fundamental things the human body needs to be healthy—physical activity. In addition, although the US is at the forefront of medical advancements, access to high-quality healthcare is limited due to its increasing cost.

These health problems can be easily be remedied by a lifestyle change—eating right and exercising regularly. Furthermore, there are companies like Healthbase and Satori World Medical that can provide Americans with affordable, high-quality healthcare services abroad to help them save money.


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