Medical Tourism in Retirement: Healthcare Costs, Opportunities and Risks
The medical tourism market has grown significantly, with patients worldwide choosing to travel outside of their country for medical care, both necessary and elective. In the US, the government estimates that more than 150,000 Americans each year travel abroad seeking healthcare. One emerging segment within this sector is older patients who elect to get their care overseas. This trend toward medical tourism among retirees exists at least partly because they want access to affordable, quality healthcare services since costs continue to rise. This article examines the opportunities and risks of m...