HealthLeaders Media Global - March 25, 2008 | A World of Choices


A World of Choices Rick Johnson, Senior Online Editor Consider the options we have as consumers compared to 10, 20, or 30 years ago. Today the Internet gives us instant access to information to support our decision-making, and we have many more products and services from corporations around the word to choose from. So what makes healthcare so different from other industries that have embraced--or been forced into--globalization? [Read More]
		Mar. 25, 2008

Editor's Picks

India's Advertising Dilemma
As a developing nation, India has high hopes for its healthcare industry and the potential for medical travel. Overall, the government supports its growing private healthcare sector. However, the Medical Council of India maintains regulations barring physician and hospital advertising that are antiquated and anti-business. The spread of talent and technology is not enough to globalize the business of healthcare. Governments worldwide need to support the industry, and healthcare institutions need to promote best practices in health system administration. [Read More]

The Cornerstone of the UAE's Economy
The leaders of the UAE realize that dazzling skyscrapers and a robust financial exchange isn't enough. So they've focused on enhancing the healthcare system as a cornerstone of the region's economic development. In this interview, Oasis Hospital CEO David Printy shares his views on some of the top challenges hospital leaders in the UAE face. [Read More]

Outsourcing the patients
For years, Americans have been traveling abroad to save money on elective procedures or dental work. As a sign of things to come, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina, for instance, has signed alliances with seven overseas hospitals and hopes to add five more by year-end. To induce patients to receive care overseas, an insurance company could waive all deductibles and copays, offer to cover travel costs for the patient and family members, even throw in a cash incentive, and still save tens of thousands of dollars. [Read More]

Indian doc feels bad for U.S. physicians
I had to include this blog post from an India physician who writes about how he "feels sorry" for many of his school classmates who are now practicing medicine in the U.S. This is an interesting commentary on not only how the world is changing, but also on the difficulties for U.S. physicians. [Read More]

Global Health Headlines

CIGNA expands network through Turkish hospitals
Market Watch, March 25, 2008

Russian hospital finds push for progress blocked
Washington Post - March 21, 2008

China orders tighter controls on production of Heparin
AP/Yahoo News - March 21, 2008

Canada: Guidelines aim to cut medical errors
Toronto Star, March 19, 2008

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