About Gary Becker, CEO, ScriptSourcing Since 1985, Gary Becker has been an innovative presence in the employee benefit industry. In 2009, Gary developed the first benefit captive in the Mid-Atlantic marketplace, banding together like-minded mid-sized employers who were interested in transparency, control, and risk management. Gary is a charter member of the Agency Growth
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Industry News: Volume 9, Issue 15
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing partnership to improve quality of clinical and nonclinical services for patients accessing global healthcare treatments Medical Tourism Training and Temos International Join Forces to Improve Access to Higher Quality Services for Medical Travelers Medical Tourism Training has been selected by Temos International as its representative in the United
News in Review: Volume 9, Issue 15
The Proliferation & Considerations of Medical Tourism Huffingtonpost.com – A colorful facet of globalization has been the blurring of international boundaries, allowing individuals to travel across country lines with ease to enjoy services and unique cultural phenomena different from their own. Healthcare has become one such sought-after service in the international
Volume 9, Issue 14: Effective U.S.-Based Global Medical Tourism Company, Placidway, and Why Patients Are Choosing Dental Care in Costa Rica over the U.S. and Canada
Dear Colleagues, This month our spotlight interview highlights Pramod Goel, President and Founder, PlacidWay, a U.S.-based global medical tourism company with presence in over 40 countries worldwide, offering the most comprehensive solution to over 650 medical providers globally, from India to Turkey to Mexico and Costa Rica. Goel delves into how
SPOTLIGHT: Pramod Goel, President and Founder, PlacidWay
Pramod Goel, President and Founder, PlacidWay https://www.placidway.com About Pramod Goel, President and Founder, PlacidWay Mr. Pramod Goel is president and founder of PlacidWay, an internationally recognized industry leader in medical tourism. Mr. Goel is the author of recently released book Evolution of Medical Tourism: from Cottage Industry to Corporate World. Mr. Goel has
Industry News: Volume 9 Issue 14
Costa Rica: A Dental Destination By Patrick Goodness, CEO, The Goodness Company A recent NBC news story highlighted the phenomenon of low-cost dental care in Los Algodones, Mexico, better known to those that live along the Mexican border as Molar City. Up to seven thousand people cross from Yuma Arizona into Los
NEWS IN REVIEW: Volume 9, Issue 14
Joint replacement model mandatory areas slashed in CMS proposal Mcknights.com – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to drop the number of mandatory geographic areas participating in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model from 67 to 34, according to a proposal issued Tuesday. CJR participants in the remaining areas
Volume 9, Issue 13: Successful Argentina-based Medical Facility CANDOR Promotes Medical and Philosophical Therapies for Patients and Families
Dear Colleagues, We’re bringing our readers the Dubai's 'Healthcare Tourism' plan targeting China, Russia and Africa, how the U.S. ranks last in quality of care compared to our wealthy neighbors and a report on the mysterious Zika transmission that is mystifying researchers. Please let us know your perspectives on emerging partnerships between
Industry News: Volume 9, Issue 13
PRESS RELEASE: Patients Beyond Borders and Dental Departures Partner to Help Patients Find Safe, Affordable Global Dentistry Options FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE +1 919 924.0636 (GMT -5) Contact: media@patientsbeyondborders.com Twitter: PatientsBeyond New collaboration with Dental Departures gives Patients Beyond Borders' users access to appointment booking, financing, attractive package pricing on dental procedures worldwide Dental Departures
NEWS IN REVIEW: Volume 9, Issue 13
Making Greece a Medical Tourism Destination Neokosmos.com – It was an unofficial 'summit meeting', but it may bear very official fruit, presenting Greece with the opportunity to become a hub for medical tourism. Kenya Takes the Lead in Medical Tourism Nation.co.ke – Private health and wellness facilities are setting Kenya apart as one