With the increase in people losing their health insurance, Costa Rica medical tourism is now taking up the slack for more than 25,000 people annually. Overwhelmingly Americans, they hop a jet or ocean cruise ship and travel south for Costa Rica. And, more and more travelers are taking vacations to this little Latin American country that include medical tourism. Why? Because they have heard that medical care in Costa Rica is now equal to that of the best hospitals in the United States but at a fraction of the cost. It is ironic that the wealthiest country in world history is essentially outsourcing medical care of its citizens.
There are many thousands of hospitals around the globe but only the top hospitals are certified and have Joint Commission International Accreditation, providing assurance that they meet the most rigorous international benchmarks for patient care and hospital standards.
Three Costa Rica hospitals are certified and have Joint Commission International Accreditation. They are Cima, La Catolica, and La Clinica Biblica, all in or very near to San Jose. Each provides a wide range of medical services and Board Certified physicians.
American health care is the costliest in the world---by a huge margin. And, for the nearly 50 million Americans without health insurance, injury is added to insult because most care givers and hospitals charge uninsured patients much more for services than folks who have good insurance. This is where Costa Rica medical care comes into play. Thousands of suffering American travelers are becoming Costa Rica medical tourists because they want to get great care and save money. Many save up to 65% in Costa Rica for the identical services they would receive in the United States-if they could afford it.
Not convinced? Here is one example. For patients without health insurance, total knee replacement surgery in the U.S. can cost $25,000-$35,000 or more. Clinica Biblica charges about $12,000.
The three San Jose internationally accredited medical hospitals and board certified doctors---many who have studied and trained in the United States and at other world renowned universities---typically charge about $3,200 for breast augmentation. Lasik eye surgery that can run up to $5,000 in the States is often less than $2,000. For more and more women wanting aesthetic surgery, Costa Rica is increasingly popular. Instead of getting a facelift for $10,000, they pack their swimsuit and sunscreen and board a plane for Costa Rica where for about $3,000 or so, they can have the same surgery, recuperate in a tropical paradise on a Costa Rica vacation, and go home with money in their pocket.
Many people prefer to be treated in a clinic rather than hospital. After all, great medical care does not have to take place in a hospital. There are many impressive clinics, too, in Costa Rica. Besides the three JCI accredited hospitals, there are three clinics in San Jose accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities. They are the University of Iberoamerica(UNIBE) which offers ambulatory and surgical care; Sonrisa Por Todo (Smiles for Everybody) providing dental care; and Pino Plastic Surgery Clinic. Like the hospitals, these clinics have board certified physicians or dentists.
More than one third of Costa Rica medical tourists come for dental surgery or implants. They, too, find great savings. Implants costing more than $2,500 in the United States are between $500-$750 in Costa Rica. Periodontal surgery that is at least $2,500 in the U.S. is about $400.
Costs, of course, vary by provider so get a quote. And, finally, consider this. Many health insurers cover medical or dental care in Costa Rica so, make it a point to contact your carrier and Costa Rica service provider before getting a procedure.
There are many thousands of hospitals around the globe but only the top hospitals are certified and have Joint Commission International Accreditation, providing assurance that they meet the most rigorous international benchmarks for patient care and hospital standards.
Three Costa Rica hospitals are certified and have Joint Commission International Accreditation. They are Cima, La Catolica, and La Clinica Biblica, all in or very near to San Jose. Each provides a wide range of medical services and Board Certified physicians.
American health care is the costliest in the world---by a huge margin. And, for the nearly 50 million Americans without health insurance, injury is added to insult because most care givers and hospitals charge uninsured patients much more for services than folks who have good insurance. This is where Costa Rica medical care comes into play. Thousands of suffering American travelers are becoming Costa Rica medical tourists because they want to get great care and save money. Many save up to 65% in Costa Rica for the identical services they would receive in the United States-if they could afford it.
Not convinced? Here is one example. For patients without health insurance, total knee replacement surgery in the U.S. can cost $25,000-$35,000 or more. Clinica Biblica charges about $12,000.
The three San Jose internationally accredited medical hospitals and board certified doctors---many who have studied and trained in the United States and at other world renowned universities---typically charge about $3,200 for breast augmentation. Lasik eye surgery that can run up to $5,000 in the States is often less than $2,000. For more and more women wanting aesthetic surgery, Costa Rica is increasingly popular. Instead of getting a facelift for $10,000, they pack their swimsuit and sunscreen and board a plane for Costa Rica where for about $3,000 or so, they can have the same surgery, recuperate in a tropical paradise on a Costa Rica vacation, and go home with money in their pocket.
Many people prefer to be treated in a clinic rather than hospital. After all, great medical care does not have to take place in a hospital. There are many impressive clinics, too, in Costa Rica. Besides the three JCI accredited hospitals, there are three clinics in San Jose accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities. They are the University of Iberoamerica(UNIBE) which offers ambulatory and surgical care; Sonrisa Por Todo (Smiles for Everybody) providing dental care; and Pino Plastic Surgery Clinic. Like the hospitals, these clinics have board certified physicians or dentists.
More than one third of Costa Rica medical tourists come for dental surgery or implants. They, too, find great savings. Implants costing more than $2,500 in the United States are between $500-$750 in Costa Rica. Periodontal surgery that is at least $2,500 in the U.S. is about $400.
Costs, of course, vary by provider so get a quote. And, finally, consider this. Many health insurers cover medical or dental care in Costa Rica so, make it a point to contact your carrier and Costa Rica service provider before getting a procedure.
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