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As economy sags, so do faces ... and breasts
by The Associated Press,
msnbc|2008-10-03
The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging — so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times. |
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BRING ON THE MEDICAL TOURISM
by ,
National Center for Policy Analysis|2008-09-30
At least 500,000 Americans travel to other countries for their medical care annually, an industry that grossed about $60 billion worldwide in 2006. Revenue from medical tourism is expected to rise to $100 billion by 2012, says a 2007 report by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA). |
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Health plans begin to cover medical tourism
by Anne Zieger ,
FierceHealthcare|2008-09-30
For years, U.S. employers have been looking for ways to save money on healthcare costs by having their employees' high-ticket procedures done far more cheaply offshore. Those who have attempted this, to date, have made the overseas travel entirely voluntary, and have even offered their employees a cut of what can be very substantial savings. |
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Paying Workers to Go Abroad for Health Care
by M.P. MCQUEEN,
The Wall Street Journal|2008-09-30
Insured Americans are starting to see some unusual options in their health-provider networks: doctors and hospitals in Singapore, Costa Rica and other foreign destinations. |
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Healthcare Roundup: Medical Tourism Goes Pro, HCA CEO Out, Chicago Hospital Fails, and More
by David P. Hamilton ,
BNET|2008-09-30
More health-insurance plans paying for overseas care — Medical tourism, or sending patients to cheaper overseas hospitals, appears to be the latest new tool for health-insurance companies and employers seeking to cut costs. |
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Intragastric Balloon Surgery In India A Popular Weight Loss Procedure
by ,
Medical News Today|2008-09-29
Intragastric balloon surgery in India is one of the most prominent obesity surgery procedure that is being undertaken by medical patients from abroad at the hands of experienced obesity surgeons in India at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. |
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Woman has vacation, checkup in India
by SUSAN JENKS ,
Floridatoday.com|2008-09-28
Sandra Roberts of Titusville recently traveled to India for a wellness checkup. She spent six hours in the hospital taking tests, then went back two days later for results. She paid $350. |
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Stem cells: Time to make good on promises
by THOMAS LEE,
StarTribune.com|2008-09-28
It's no longer enough to tout the anticipated treatments and even cures; real marketable products and profits need to be seen. |
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Medicare Drug Premium on Rise
by JANE ZHANG and VANESSA FUHRMANS,
The Wall Street Journal|2008-09-26
The average premium that seniors will pay for Medicare drug coverage in 2009 will rise, with the average for the 10 most-popular plans increasing 31%, according to an analysis of new government data. |
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Researchers Report Stem Cell Advance
by Jeffrey Perkel,
Washingtonpost.com|2008-09-25
Researchers report that they have sidestepped a major technical hurdle in the generation of pluripotent stem cells from adult cells.
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