Some 450 firms in the health industry are meeting at the Hotel Ramada Herradura in Belén as part of the first Latin American congress of medicine and well being.
The event is being sponsored, in part, by the Cámara de Exportadores de Costa Rica, which said it sees the country positioning itself as one of the leaders in the $40 billion medical tourism industry. Read more »
Banco Nacional will be lending funds to many health providers practicing in Costa Rica. The money is designated to obtain official international certification.
Costa Rican medics are undoubtedly some of the finest in the world. Most have been trained in the US. The money will help local providers meet the international requirements so they can market more effectively for medical tourism.
Did you know that the World Health Organization currently ranks Costa Rica as having the 36th best health care system in the world? The U.S. is ranked 37th.
Nuclear medicine scans provide the most useful information needed to carry out a diagnosis or to determine appropriate treatment, without any risk to the patient. For many diseases it’s the only way of diagnosis.
Costa Rican Medical Care, a medical tourism agency specializing only in Costa Rican medical providers is now able to offer PET/CT scans in Costa Rica. Read more »
With its beautiful scenery, friendly locals and temperate climate, Costa Rica has long attracted travelers in search of adventure and relaxation. What many are quickly realizing is that Costa Rica is much more than an eco-tourism destination. It is also home to highly trained physicians that provide quality health care at a fraction of the cost compared to the United States and Canada.
The last decade has seen a boom in the plastic surgery tourism sector in Costa Rica. The country’s excellent reputation owes to the professionalism of its US-trained doctors and a great selection of cost-effective procedures. Cosmetic surgery is so affordable that the total cost of a vacation including procedure, airfare, accommodations and a few days of sightseeing is often far less than the surgery alone performed in the United States. Plastic surgery would cost you a third or less of what you pay in the U.S., without compromising quality or results. Read more »
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April 27, 2010 9:08 am
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