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.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

The rising appeal of Latin America as a medical travel destination




Traveling abroad for medical purposes continues to be an option that many people in the US are adding to their choices. The cost of healthcare in the country is still high, and many individuals are now considering taking a chance in places where they can spend less for the same medical treatment. 



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Previously, saving on costs was the strongest motivator for patients to travel overseas for treatment, despite the many misconceptions about the quality of medical care abroad. However, the rise in popularity of medical travel invalidates these misconceptions. Among the many choice destinations for medical travel, Latin America continues to attract a significant portion of patients from the US. Many of these are members of the Latino communities in America who are looking for some peace of mind on top of lower costs on their treatment.


Travel Myths - Latin American Destinations
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The proximity of Latin America’s popular destinations to North America, the presence of bilingual healthcare officials, and the healthcare providers accredited by the Joint Commission International make the choice easy for many patients. With some research, they can easily find quality facilities and doctors with an approach that they prefer. Currently, Latin American countries are hoping to improve on their medical travel sector the way that Costa Rica did. Many of them are working on improving the image that others have of their country as a medical travel destination by continuing to educate consumers and debunking misconceptions about the quality of health care in their medical facilities.



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Satori World Medical provides American patients with various options to gain access to top healthcare facilities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. Read more about these prime destinations for medical travel on SatoriWorldMed.com .
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