Globalization of health services

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 Globalization of health services :  Health care reform in the industrialized countries, enacted during the last two decades, is entering a new phase of consolidation and further development, now extending to the less developed countries. This marks a significant element of the more general phenomenon commonly referred to as "globalization."  In short, globalization has become a two-way street as both sides exploit each other's markets and economies, creating virtual world labor and market forces. The healthcare industry has been considered resistant to outsourcing and offshore services as compared to other industries. Travel to another country for medical treatment has been called “medical tourism” and “cross-border healthcare”. Globalization of medical care is a multi-billion-dollar phenomenon, associated with economic, cultural, ethical, legal, and health consequences. Healthcare globalization is eventually going to be about an easy flow of information, services, and k...

Why Medical Tourism In INDIA?

                                            Why people prefer India for Medical Treatments?

For many years, India has grown and become one of the best in providing medical treatments. India is in the top five countries for medical tourism. When we talk about healthcare and providing the best treatment/surgery, India has access to the most modern equipment with minimum and affordable cost, India is rising as the cream of premier healthcare destination. 

                                            Let’s explore about Indian Medical Industry.

If you look at the recent data, India is the most promising destination for medical treatment. India has developed the best technology in the medical industry. We welcome citizens of all nationalities for the services we provide along with treatments post any operation/surgery. Imagine the burdensome process one has to go to when looking for the best affordable treatment while simultaneously applying for the visa. India comes at top as it offers special services for people struggling to get with this. India gives a lot of incentives for medical tourism ; 

                                            Services and Facilities.


 

The healthcare system in India is world-class. India has a 22 world class hospitals providing care and services that match the global standards.

The modern equipment for specific surgery and treatment is available in India with all available services. We are capable to providing high-end healthcare systems. 

India is on the priority list because of its best medical treatment in Ayurveda. Ayurveda medicine is the system of healthcare that offers traditional treatment. This is also new for those who come fly in from abroad to discover a new experience. There are a large number of treatments available in India in Ayurveda. Herbal medicines, Meditation, breathing exercises, Yoga, Massage are a part of it.


Best Doctors.



The well trained and skilled doctors are also an essential part of the Indian medical industry. The country has the largest pool of Doctors. Indian doctors represent their new ideas about how to treat patients and are perfect with their diagnostic accuracy. India’s medical history shows that the thousands of years of practice in Ayurvedic and alternate medicine forms were a setting stone for where it has come now. There are about 0.8 million trained and skilled Ayurvedic doctors who work for general wellness. We are good at adopting new technologies the best treatment. 


No Language Barrier


 

We have skilled nurses and other paramedic staff who are capable of treating people in the most effective way while understanding their language which removes the language barrier. English is the second most spoken language in India followed by Hindi which reduces the chance of any language barrier with an international tourist.


No Waiting for treatment.

 

India got successful in catching the attention of international tourists and other countries by providing medical services with virtually no waiting time. India provides treatment as soon as possible which sets the bar really high for other countries to match


                             Minimum Cost/Affordability 


We deliver medical treatment at an affordable cost. If we analyze the recent data of the medical tourism industry, we can easily observe that India offers the same treatment at a much lesser less cost. Uncompromised Quality of care attracts people as it does not break a hole in your pockets. Major surgeries such as for leukemia or diseases related to the heart has a staggering difference in cost which is 10-20 times. The same treatment in western countries are charged at  80 to 90 percent than the south countries.

Quick and easy process of getting Visa.


 

Indian Government has launched an e-Medical Visa as a part of its focus on medical development tourism. People from international countries can get the e-Medical Visa process done easily and land in India through 26 designated airports or  five designated seaports. India also issues an e-Medical Attendant Visa to two adult attendants for each patient. This is an indicator if India’s commitment to develop the medical tourism in the country.


Ayurveda Treatment.

 


 

India is the most prominent place for wellness treatments. India has excellence in providing best treatments with the help of Ayurveda. Yoga, Pranayama, Unani, Siddha and Meditation are a part of the Indian traditional intervention. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the most ancient healing cures. It was evolved thousands of years ago. Indians believed that health and wellness is completely based on the balance between your body and your mind. If your mental and physical health is alright it boosts your immunity to counter various ailments.


             Infrastructures and Government Role


The treaty of India believes the “right to life” to be fundamental and obliges the government to guarantee the “right to health” for all.

To a significant extent, India’s health sector has been shaped by its federal structure and the federal–state divisions of responsibilities and financing. The states are responsible for organizing and delivering health services to their residents. (From International health care system profiles)

When we discuss the healthcare sector, it contains about the wellbeing infrastructure, all types of facilities at the hospital, the latest medical equipment, medical devices and availability of medicine and major machinery at the hospital.  

In India, there is one government allopathic doctor for every 10,189 people, one government hospital bed for every 2,046 people, and one state-run hospital for every 90,343 people. Harshad Thakkar, Partner, Services and Solutions LLP says, (as per medicalmagazine.in)

The major points of infrastructure are.

We have a clean and devoted operation theatres to get quick treatment or surgery

So many care units to take care post-surgery

Availability of wellness treatment centers near hospitals and in the center of cities

Quick response from high-end laboratory to get tested

Assigned wards and rooms for transplant patients

Counsellors and Transplant Co-Ordinator’s to attend you for your all needs

Interpreters are available for all major languages both national and international

Skilled nursing staff for your pre-operative and post-operative care


The National Informatics Centre launched the e-Hospital program in 2017. This platform merges digital info for the latest health care processes and availability. An example would be; patients have to register with the e-Hospital by remotely accessing their EHRs, wherein doctors will utilize the Clinical call to get approval on determining the purpose of cure; with more details, the e-Hospital meliorate digital program management will help for further treatment.

Several e-initiatives that use ICT and information and data can aim to considerably restrict childbirth and under-five mortality rates in Asian nations by trail generative & kid Health (RCH) knowledge. for instance, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives on-line may be a mobile application that records RCH database from all states and union territories within a central storage to trace and facilitate the delivery of prenatal and postnatal care services.

Because of the use of latest medical technology in Asia, countries continue to go ahead and create value-based care for example ; suppliers in Madhya Pradesh and in other Indian states apply geographic data to investigate health risks by region and confirm the areas with the best health care.

Strategic allies between Medtech firms and distributors will assist and hamper prices and considerably meliorate usability. Physicians in urban Indian hospitals remotely observe and administer their patients in remote areas through the Tele- social unit (eICU) services that use visual intelligence. This reduces moving beds from one hospital to another while significantly  lowering the risks.

 

Benefits of New Technology.

 


 

Equipment : 

Good improvement of new technology and worldwide new product design continues growth in India as a medical and wellness tourism center leading to request for superlative systems

Rapid growth in amid providers & consumers on for latest in the medical sector

Accessibility of better and sophisticated healthcare and technology has carved new markets, which have enlarged demand. For example, new implant materials and upgraded surgical treatments for joint replacement are growing in the orthopedic section. The arrival of new and trustworthy clinical technology has also forced to increase their reliance on diagnosing.

The locals, particularly in rural areas, are becoming more conscious about newer technologies available in the medical industry and demanding the same. At the same time, awareness is also gaining momentum due to training seminars that are being conducted by industry members. This has raised the demand for new technologies in the health sector. 






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