Malaysian Medical Tourism Grows

The number of international patients and medial tourists is expected to grow with 16% during the coming five years. Dental clinics, spas and plastic surgery clinics are increasing. During the last years,  Malaysia  has emerged as one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in South East Asia. According to the latest RNCOS research report, “Malaysia Medical Tourism Outlook 2012”, the revenue from the medical tourism industry will grow by 16% per year between 2011 and 2014. It is not only medical conditions that patients fly in for. With the industry opening up to new market opportunities in dentistry, wellness and cosmetic surgery, the number of clinics and spas continues to increase in Malaysia.   Infrastructure Drives Malaysian Medical Tourism The number one driver for the  Malaysian medical tourism  industry is the region’s improved health infrastructure, with first-class facilities and internationally trained medical specialist.   Sime Darby Healthcare...
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Exclusive Deal on Aesthetics Asia 2011

Receive an exclusive discount on the entrance to Aesthetics Asia 2011 As a part of the Novasans collaboration with Aesthetics Asia 2011, Asia’s most important beauty, anti aging and plastic surgery conference, we can now present our readers with an exclusive discount for the event.   All Novasans readers are entitled to 15% off the tickets to Aesthetics Asia! Find more information  here . Tickets for the congress can be booked by any of the following ways: Tel: +65 6319 2668 / +65 6517 6893 Email: aestheticsasia@iirx.com.sg Web: www.aestheticsasia.com Fax: +65 6319 2669 Aesthetics Asia 2011 is the ONLY event presenting the latest cutting edge diagnostics, treatments and technologies, that are safe and efficient to achieve the “Patient’s Global Management” in the combination with Aesthetic and Anti-aging medicine.
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Novasans Launches Medical Travel E-Award

Through introducing the new Medical Travel E-Award, the medical tourism guide Novasans continues its mission to provide patients with reliable, current and comprehensive information online. To honor other medical tourism industry players abiding a high ethic and comprehensive online appearance, Novasans has created the  Medical Travel E-awar d, aimed to providing you with extensive information and ensuring reliability and patient intelligence.  Though this award, Novasans encourages medical, dental, plastic surgery and wellness providers to supply essential online information and interactivity in order to communicate with their patients, making patients' decision easier.   Novasans’ Medical Travel E-award Criteria: Comprehensive Online Presence Social Media Presence Patient online interactivity Online Transparency Presenting: Contact details Medical Staff Treatments and Procedures Prices Detailed presentations of facilities and services Patient Testimonials Accreditations...
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Novasans Launches Medical Travel Excellence Award

The Medical Travel Excellence Award is initiated to acclaim and distinguish the foremost worldwide medical tourism providers, in order for the patient to make an informed and secure choice before traveling abroad for treatment. Before receiving the award, each medical travel provider has to undergo a general evaluation process, assuring that the facility fulfills the criteria below. Novasans’ Medical Travel Excellence Award Criteria:   • Operate for at least 5 years • Provide cutting-edge technology  • Receive 1,000 medical tourists or above per year  • Cater to patients from across the world • Received national or international accreditations and awards • Operate an International Patient Center • Provide international interpreters for at least 5 languages including English • Provide transportation and accommodation services • Provide remote consultation through telemedicine or online communication • Provide cost estimations for anticipated treatments before booking   Websites...
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