Why do people participate in medical tourism? | NewsNation Live

The recent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico highlights the risks of going to other countries for medical procedures, also known as medical tourism. However, even with the potential dangers, people still choose to go abroad for different treatments. Dr. Richina Bicette-McCain explains why this is the case on "NewsNation Live."

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[cobracommander]

Lol yeah “wait lists are too long” are you kidding me????” People are going to other countries buceare they don’t have insurance and can’t afford it here.

[dementeduncle]

American medical system is overpriced and outcomes are not patient focused. Dental practices pay 5x the insurance as other countries. Fearmongering, many of the medical professionals are US trained. Due diligence is required, but the reason most American and Canadian retirees go overseas is better results at an affordable price.

[williammorgan]

They were going to find a drug connection.

[johnconnelly]

Sorry Doc, you lost all credibility with “LatinX”.

[okayfine]

Because health care in the US is unaffordable. Duh🙄