A guide for any hospital, medical center, clinic or physician interested in developing an international patient program and attracting patients. This book provides a fresh approach to getting your global patient program underway; developing streamlines, patient protocols and case management programs to produce better outcomes, cultural consideration and the special needs and expectations of international, expatriate, and traveling patients. Learn How
>>Create Streamlined Patient Management Protocols >>Effectuate Good Continuum of Care >>Attract the Market Best Suited for Your Business such as Corporate, Insurance, or Governments >>Identify Current and Emerging Market Trends >>Secure Return on Investment >>Manage Global Billing Practices >>Increase Word of Mouth Marketing Through Patient Testimonials and Referrals >>Create Travel Services for Patients to Assist with Visas, Interpretation, Transportation and Companions .
“This book provides great insight into the core of an international patient center. The Emirate of Dubai aspires to develop a comprehensive world-class service to cover the needs of its people and to position Dubai as a global destination for medical care. Learning and understanding the market competences of Medical Tourism and its cultural impact is one of the importances this book has given” Laila Al Jassmi, CEO of Health Policy and Strategy Sector, Dubai Health Authority
“Global Healthcare management is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world, and Renee-Marie Stefano’s role in understanding and managing that industry is fundamental. Renee-Marie Stefano and William Cook have done an excellent job in providing the essential guidelines and road map to the development of successful international patient care. I recommend this book to every institution working to have a place in Global Healthcare Management.” Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital
“A perfect book for anyone who is interested in developing an international patient program. This book shows you a road map to creating a global patient program and a streamlined patient protocol management. It also helps you learn all the things that need to be prepared for launching international medical tourism at your medical center, hospital or in your destination.” Masato Takamatsu, CEO, Japan tourism Marketing Co.
“In our efforts for the foundation of the Porto Alegre Healthcare Cluster, Renee Stefano was of decisive role in the process since the beginning. Our project is becoming real and the insights of Renee were transformed in strong strategic substract. We really think that our cluster will fly high with renee’s presence and intelligence.” Luiz Fernando Moraes, Secretary of Tourism, Porto Alegre – RS - Brazil
About the Renée-Marie Stephano is a Founder and the President of the Medical Tourism Association, also known as MTA, which is the first association in the medical tourism industry with an active membership base. MTA is an international non-profit trade association based upon three underlying transparency in the quality and pricing of healthcare, education and communication. Ms. Stephano also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Medical Tourism Magazine, Health Tourism Magazine, and the Healthcare Development Magazine.