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According to Medical Tourism Magazine, because of the increasing cost of healthcare along with the rise of high-quality health tourism destinations at affordable prices, the world medical tourism industry is expected to grow strongly in recent years.
Every year, millions of tourists who choose medical tourism go to countries that provide more specialized medical care than the country in which they live.
Depending on needs, medical tourism options range from cosmetic surgery and dentistry to orthopedic procedures at affordable prices.
For medical tourism destinations and healthcare service providers, competition is considered very high, requiring the interaction of many factors to develop medical tourism and enhance service brands in the global market.
However, choosing a destination that suits your medical needs will take much work. Given the risks that many media reports about medical tourism, consumers are more cautious about their choices. The Medical Tourism Index (MTI) is an important measure to select suitable medical tourism destinations and evaluate countries with the best medical tourism centers.
MTI evaluates medical tourism destinations along three main dimensions, including destination environment and provides an overview of the cultural and socioeconomic factors that drive domestic tourism. The medical tourism industry values infrastructure such as seamless communication, facilitation of efficient travel, culturally appropriate programs, quality facilities and services, a team of healthcare professionals, and third-party accreditation.
Medical tourism professionals, healthcare organizations and governments worldwide are investing heavily in accessing the right tools and resources to earn a higher ranking in the bronze MTI and attract more customers and payers for medical services.
Global Healthcare Accreditation, a world leader in healthcare certification, assesses countries' capacity and adherence to industry best practices to achieve these indicators.
Global Healthcare Accreditation now offers certifications, medical training programs, and certifications to help healthcare providers, governments, and medical tourism facilitators comprehensively understand the health tourism industry and be better equipped to handle industry challenges and deliver world-class service.
Assessed by the Health Tourism Index 2020-2021, ranking 46 best destinations for medical tourism, here are some of the best destinations to meet the healthcare needs of travelers worldwide.
Canada
Canada ranked No. 1 in 2020 according to the Health Tourism Index, which is not surprising because the country with the 2nd largest area in the world used to be very proud of its strong tourism industry, attracting more than 14 million people. Americans come here every year.
Its proximity to the US brings the country many tourists and patients. Canada is ranked first for providing quality medical treatments, expertise, and world-class healthcare facilities, especially in orthopedic and complicated cardiac surgery.
Canada is also ranked first for destination environment, 7th for medical tourism and 4th for quality of facilities out of 46 destinations in the Health Tourism Index.
Singapore
Singapore ranks second in the Health Tourism Index, ranking first in the Quality of Healthcare Facilities and Services in 2020. As of 2019, more than 500,000 foreign tourists have visited Singapore to enjoy quality and affordable healthcare services.
Singapore recently established an International Patient Service Center (IPSC) as a medical travel agent to mediate between international patients and Singapore's healthcare providers. , as a way to drive further growth in the industry and enable a much more cohesive medical tourism journey.
Singapore is also the top destination for travelers for cosmetic procedures and cancer treatment, with a wide range of highly qualified healthcare professionals.
Japan
Ranked 2nd in the Medical Tourism industry, in the Quality of Facilities and Services category, and 5th in the Destination Environment aspect, Japan is ranked as one of the best healthcare systems in the world by every standard.
Leading the way in recent advances in technology and medicine, Japan continues to provide top-notch healthcare services to foreign residents and tourists, most of whom are from mainland China.
Spain
Spain is known as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, with a tourism portfolio that attracts tens of millions of tourists each year.
The country is ranked highly by MTI as the most chosen medical tourism destination in Europe, as it offers foreign patients excellent healthcare services and an engaging travel experience.
Spain increasingly attracts international tourists from the Middle East, North Africa and the UK for advanced orthopedic, cosmetic and dental procedures.
UK
The UK ranks 5th in MTI's global ranking of medical tourism destinations for 2020. The UK is also home to medical institutions known for their quality healthcare services. Top.
The UK is also the most popular tourist destination hub, welcoming more than 31 million international tourists annually, many of whom are drawn to the nation's rich cultural heritage.
The UK scores best in the Destination Environment category, coming in at 3rd out of 46 destinations, thanks partly to its abundance of tourist destinations.
