Medical tourism: What you need to know before booking a ticket

Traveling overseas for procedures and treatments, known as medical tourism, is a growing trend as Americans look for ways to save on medical bills. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen breaks down what you need to know before booking a ticket.

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[JomerTB]

I did a lot of dermatology work in Thailand. I did a lot of research in other countries and what I found is that a lot of the top doctors in other countries were educated IN the United States! So this false notion that you're not getting the same quality of care that you'd get in the US is just a giant media trope and corporate talk to keep your money in the US and keep you paying high insurance premiums. A lot of the times you'd get even better care outside the US than you would in the US especially when you're paying out of pocket for private one-on-one care.

[marcydrake]

Hoping Jessie and Alessio become parents soon! 🤞

[raycenteno]

This is nothing new. This is old news. If we can only get our act together maybe this wont happen. Best country on Earth my butt.

[michellesp]

She ought to follow USPTF or medical organization screening guidelines rather than subject herself to more radiation on a whim