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How Affordable is Medical Tourism? Weighing Costs and Other Considerations.

Americans appear to be traveling again for medical tourism after a long pause since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cost of medical care is a major reason for medical tourism. However, it should not be the only consideration for people who are thinking…
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Long Distance Medical Transport Prioritizes Patient Comfort and Outcomes

Receiving the best medical care sometimes requires traveling outside your home city or state. Your local hospital, for example, may not offer clinical trials for cancer or an inpatient center for rehabilitation after a stroke. If traveling by car to get the care you need sounds stressful and difficult, you have an alternative ­– using…
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SentinelMED’s Eugene Delaune, M.D., Speaks at Travel Insurance Conference

Eugene Delaune, medical director at SentinelMED, served as a featured panelist at the US Travel Insurance Association’s annual conference this fall. Delaune shared his insights about the effects of COVID-19 on hospitals and the travel industry, including how the pandemic has affected medical transport and assistance. Together with another industry expert, Delaune discussed the hurdles…
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