Medtral New Zealand has joined forces with Global Medical Conexions (GMCx) of California, creating a strategic alliance that is expected to open opportunities for client base expansion as well as the best priced medical travel options. While New Zealand is said to be an ideal choice for healthcare services, as it provides top-quality, affordable care, GMCx is at the forefront of the industry and thus well poised to bring such care to American patients.
SingaporeMedicine has become more accessible to patients worldwide through its recent addition to Facebook. A government-industry partnership, the group's growing online presence is expected to help strengthen Singapore's reputation as a leading global healthcare destination. The country touts 13 hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International, and is known for its exemplary medical services at a fraction of the cost of healthcare facilities elsewhere in the world.
Following unsuccessful renegotiation efforts, the Private Hospitals Association (PHA) in Jordan has opted to withdraw from an agreement with the country's Health Ministry as of October 1 that required association hospitals to provide discounted medical services to national health insurance beneficiaries. According to PHA leaders, hospitals are consistently reporting losses as a result of increasing operational costs and higher demand for medial services.
A Titusville woman's month-long vacation in India ultimately served two purposes when she took a break from sightseeing to visit Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, which is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The woman was able to get a wellness checkup that included diagnostic tests for her heart, cancer tests, and blood tests, all for what she estimates is a fraction of the cost she would have been charged in the United States.
A Markham, Ontario, Canada-based anesthetist plans to offer more quality healthcare choices to international patients, namely Americans, at much lower prices than in the United States. Details on what procedures will be offered by the Canadian Healthcare International Corp. starting November 1 are not yet available. This initiative comes on the heels of a growing international medical tourism industry.
A judge has issued a tentative ruling calling for the Los Angeles City Council to reconsider its decision allowing a San Fernando Valley hospital to expand. Superior Court Judge Thomas McKnew said the 15-member council used the wrong voting process when it approved a $180-million expansion at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. The decision hands a victory to the union activists and neighborhood groups that had criticized the project for not addressing the effect of the project on traffic and parking.