We FINALLY know what's WRONG! (healthcare overseas cost & quality - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia)

We were in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia for 2 1/2 months and did 2 YEARS worth of healthcare in that time. Here are the costs for everything.

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0:00 Intro
1:05 Healthcare Outside the U.S.
3:08 International Insurance Options
5:40 Prostate Tests & Costs
12:32 Osteoporosis Update & Costs
13:24 You're Gonna Need This
14:23 Cardiology Tests & Costs
16:13 Neck Injury Tests & Costs
21:10 Healthcare Overseas for Americans

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[DrGaryGreen]

I had major abdominal surgery in the Public Hospital in KL. 13 hour operation and a month recovery. That was 1997 and I'm fine today. The doctors are trained in the USA, the UK, Australia and other developed nations with high levels of education. KL is a great destination for medical care. Thank you Dr. Dato Hajit Singh. You saved my life.

[Musicismylove]

It takes a big man to admit intimate details of his exam. Be proud and not humiliated. It helps other men facing the same issues. This is a very informative video. Thank you.

[dorothymoller]

I’ve been a healthcare consultant in the US for 4 decades, and I wouldn’t think twice about getting ALL of my care in many countries outside the US. Americans DO NOT fully appreciate just how bad our system is — for cost, access and QUALITY.

[georgeorr]

One of the great aspects of your videos is that they are "real." sharing your own medical challenges is a part of that value; thank you for having the courage to reveal a lot of personal aspects. You may not know how many you may have helped.

[kaypie]

Thank God you don’t have cancer JP.

What a relief.

[TheLucianoLeggio]

Malaysia has one of d best healthcare systems in d world with an affordable price and internationally recognize healthcare systems plus u dont have language barrier bcoz all d doctors and nurses can converse in english very well...this is due to all d doctors and specialist in Malaysia graduated from medical school either from the UK or d US as compared to its neighbour such as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia or Indonesia except Singapore but Singapore way too expensive almost similar price to what u get in western countries....so I can say bravo to Malaysia for having such a good facility in healthcare and internationally recognized healthcare as well....❤

[jenniferpearson]

Glad JP is cancer free. Just to give you a bit of medical expenses in US. My husband DID have prostate cancer about 7 years ago. We had health insurance, but we decided to travel from Louisiana to Houston, TX for his prostatectomy because of a certain doctor that was recommended to us there. This bill was $100k. We now live in Costa Rica. Oh! And he is cancer free now.

[elsa_nyc]

Oh wow, you are in KL. The care will far exceed anything in the US!! Thrilled for you!!

[densnow]

I spent my career overseas as a diplomat and I never cease being amazed by Americans who fear medical treatment outside the U.S. By all means, if you prefer poor treatment and getting bankrupted, stay in the U.S.

[steven_dekok]

My wife is from Romania so we travel there often. One time the airlines "misplaced" our luggage for 10 days and I needed my medication. My mother-in-law called the family Dr and he came over at 9pm and wrote me a script. Then we sat in the kitchen afterwards and had a few drinks together, discussing the differences between medical care in the US and Romania. He considered the beers and some food as payment enough. I need a missing tooth replaced (implant) and it is only going to cost me $200 in Romania in a state of the art dentist office using the latest techniques. I now wait to get anything done until we are in Romania.
And congrats on a cancer free diagnosis!

[dianamayfield]

First, I am adding you to my prayers for timely recovery and healing. Second, you are incredibly brave to share all this highly personal information with us. After all these years of watching your videos, I feel like you are friends and need to let you know how appreciated you both are. Thank you!

[MountainGoat]

I am 57 and went to Prince Ct last year for the same medical check up. Very happy with the service, highly recommended. Just want to share with you all, I started doing Intermittent fasting 16-18 hrs/day. Only a cup of coffee for breakfast, Lunch at noon and dinner at 6pm (6-8 hrs eating window) as my last meal of the day (sometimes dinner is skipped if I had big lunch). Light exercise (30 mins daily walk). My health has been greatly improved and going back to have another medical check up next year. Maybe you can try and hope it works for you too.

[sltung]

Malaysia is the kingpin of medical tourism in Asia
It has quality and affordable healthcare. Each year 1.2 million international patients come to our shores
We have excellent oncologist and cardiac surgeons
A bypass surgery will cost you $ 5000
Premiums for medical insurance is a fraction of what you pay back Home
Sunny year round. No tornadoes earthquakes cyclones
Lower cost of living.
One flight away to all the cities in Asia
Lower income taxes
No capital gains tax
No estate duty
What do you have to loose.

[jim]

As an ex-pat here in Costa Rica, I pay a back breaking $41 a month for Costa Rica's socialized medical care. Costa Rica has good medical care. Fun fact: In 2021, spending on health represented 8% of Costa Rica's GDP, up from 7% in 2019. In the USA in 2022, the figure was 17.3% of GDP. Further fun fact: Costa Ricans have a longer life expectancy than Americans. Spending less, living longer. Pura vida, amigos.

[amarie]

Amelia the kettlebell is your friend. I worked with PT and he said lifting weights like kettlebell helps build new bone mass Good luck, keep up the good work

[josephbailey]

As some one who has spent many years in Latin America, let me add that the the doctors’ “bedside manner” is generally much better in the countries where I’ve been.

[elizabethblazina]

My husband had as similiar cardiac angiography with Contrast.. it was a cost of 20K and this did not include the anasthesia! For referencs we live in Seattle. Thank you both for sharing all your insight, so very much appreciated.

[MT-imhx]

We are so happy for your non-cancer biopsy result, JP! Take care, Amelia and JP!

[cavumine]

So sorry you had to go through all that! I'm an OR nurse that has assisted quite a few prostate biopsy procedures - your experience is quite common. Next time you go under anesthesia ask for a scopalamine patch to help with the nausea. It works for most people. Needless to say, I'm so glad the news was BPH and not cancer.

[Cmyst]

What a great update and info!
Amanda, I have improved my bone density using a very high quality calcium supplement, TAKING VITAMINS, eating fermented food every day for GI health, strength training and weight bearing exercise. U.S. healthcare is not the best, and my MD is actually a good guy. The system has screwed all of us here, and most refuse to admit it.