Obama made a recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick, to be the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. He says, “I’m a romantic about the National Health Service [in Britain]. I love it.” He said the decision is not whether or not we will ration care, the decision is whether we will ration with our eyes open.
REMEMBER DEMS – NOVEMBER 2010 IS COMING!!
Watch Jonathan Emord, a well-known Constitutional Attorney speak on Obamacare. Mr. Emord is well known for having defeated the FDA in 7 cases that violated free speech.
In these two very important videos, Mr. Emord warns of the dangers of Obamacare and its effects, which if not stopped, will result in the dismantling of our constitutional republic and turn the United States into a bureaucratic oligarchy. (Definition: Oligarchy – A small group of people having control of a country).
We are seeing this happen right before our eyes. We are being governed more and more by rules and regulations enforced on the American people by established bureaucratic agencies.
“Americans take pride in self-government, providing for their own well being in a free society … promoters of government-run health care would make them passive subjects, dependent on handouts and far more concerned about security than liberty.”
“There are two incomparable understandings of America:
•One is based on the principles of progressivism, and would place more aspects of our lives under unelected “experts.”
•The other sees America as a society of free individuals under a Constitution that severely limits what the federal government can rightfully do.”
“This is a debate about ideology – should we abandon our free market economic model for a full-fledged European-style social welfare state.”
Paul Ryan in a speech at Hillsdale College
“Reprinted by permission from Imprimis, a publication of Hillsdale College”
The Medical Tourism Association invites you to the attend the largest Medical Tourism Convention and exposition in the world, the 3rd World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. Come and find out why millions of patients are traveling to other countries for medical care, spending billions of dollars, and why Medical Tourism is becoming one of the fastest growing industries right now!
When:
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 9:00 AM
Friday, September 24, 2010 4:00 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
RSVP by Monday, September 20, 2010 Read more »
A Fox News story in September 2009 relayed the medical and financial situation of Doug and Ann Stoda. After spending 12 years ignoring the pain in his hip, it became imperative that Doug receive surgery to repair his damaged hip. 12 years earlier Doug had wrenched his hip while climbing off the skidder he used for logging.
The Stoda’s couldn’t afford the $55,000 it would cost them, and after a chiropractor informed them about medical tourism, and they did the necessary research and investigation – they decided to travel to India for Doug’s hip surgery and recuperation; the eventual cost for the trip (at that time) including surgery, air travel, and lodging was $11,500. While Doug recuperated Ann was on vacation.
“Don’t be afraid,” Ann says of the potentially beneficial experience of traveling for medical care. “But make sure you do your homework.” Read the whole story.
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress September 22-24, 2010 Hyatt Regency, Los Angeles, California
The recent passage of the Health Care Patient and Protection Act will only increase the need for Americans to find alternatives for their healthcare in other countries. With the cost of health care continuing to increase more Americans will look for medical cost-savings in accredited hospitals and clinics in other countries.
Julie Munro, founder of InterMed Global in Scottsdale, Arizona, states there are already signs of how Obamacare will impact medical tourism. By looking at the future of government-supported health care in countries such as Canada, France, Israel, Argentina, Thailand, Singapore, and Japan – Munro states that the prognosis is not a healthy one.
A study done by The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions indicates there will be an increased shortage of both medical doctors and dentists in the future, indicating a need for medical tourism options that provide an alternative for patients. In 2007 over 750,000 Americans traveled abroad for medical procedures. Deloitte’s projection for 2010 is over 1.6 million medical tourism travelers.
The medical tourism market is still in its infancy and will continue to grow and mature, it has an expected growth rate of 35% annually. The Deloitte Report states that there will be an increased demand for outpatient surgery, increased sophistication of medical tourism operations, increased coverage/demand for dental and cosmetic surgery, and an increased access to low-cost global transportation. In addition, there will be an increased acceptance by employers and health plans that target commercial populations.
Whether or not you agree with the conservative politics of Rush Limbaugh, one cannot deny his vast knowledge in many areas, including researching cures for his own medical condition (loss of hearing). Limbaugh stated, he would go to Costa Rica for medical treatment if Obama’s healthcare plan passes. I believe this was a tacit endorsement of medical tourism. Read more »
Medical Tourism Conferences Around The World
European Medical Travel Conference 2010 – Italy: 5 May 2010 – 3 days Location: Monastier di Treviso (Venice, Italy)
IMTD Africa 2010 – Kenya: Dates: May 10-11, 2010
IMTD Africa 2010 – Uganda: Dates: May 15-16, 2010
Oman Travel Mart: International Travel & Tourism Exhibition: May 17, 2010, Muscat, Oman
Health & Medical Tourism Show: June 26-27, 2010, Olympia, London
GLOW 2010 – Asia Medical Tourism & Wellness Congress: May 13-14, 2010, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Intl. Conference on Ethical Issues in Medical Tourism: June 24, 2010, Vancouver, Canada
World Medical Tourism Fair: June 26, 2010, New York, NY Read more »
Senator John McCain’s makes the following statement on his website:
“The Administration and their Democrat allies in Congress continue to advance an ever more liberal domestic agenda. It is essential that conservatives adhere to principles of smaller government and individual choice over intrusive government and federal control.”
McCain virulently attacks the liberal congress for pushing health care legislation on the American people, but despite his claim of supporting smaller government and individual choice, he seeks to control the public’s ability for choice over their nutritional health…
On February 2, 2010, Senator John McCain, introduced legislation that would strengthen the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) oversight of the growing dietary supplement industry. Known as the “Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010” (S3002, the bill would usher in sweeping changes to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). Read more »
Kevin Jennings
Kevin Jennings, appointed by the Obama Administration, is the Assistant Deputy Secretary heading the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, and has been a leader in the fields of K-12 education and civil rights.
Reviewing Jennings history and qualifications leaves me with a lot of trepidation about Obama’s choice. I’m not going to go over every part of his background, but will concentrate on just one. Before continuing, I am not a homophobe, nor do I harbor any grievance against any group, regardless of orientation. I am concerned about what books are being recommended for K-12 school children. Read more »
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is being held in Los Angeles, California on September 22 – 24th, 2010. Registrations are now available and if you register early you can save $1,000 on fees. Full registration is $2,500. There will be three days of workshops, and you can pre-schedule one-on-one network meetings.
Now in its 3rd year the Congress has seen tremendous strides in the medical tourism industry, having gained tremendous insight from the past 2 years, and will continue with its theme of “Progress in Motion.” The Congress has been organized by the only international nonprofit in the medical tourism industry, the Medical Tourism Magazine, a monthly trade journal providing information about the globalization of healthcare.
The Medical Tourism Congress is important to attend for anyone interested in learning more about the medical tourism industry, connecting with top international hospitals, healthcare providers, medical travel facilitators, insurance companies, and other people and companies promoting the highest level of healthcare in a global environment.
