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Canada's $4.2 billion wait-time crisis: why over 100,000 Canadians are seeking care abroad
I run MedEscape. Every week, I hear from Canadians who’ve been waiting months for a procedure their...
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72 million Americans have no dental insurance: what it means for your out-of-pocket costs and how to save
I’ve talked to hundreds of people who’ve hit the same wall. They have medical insurance....
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9.6 Million Americans Have Sought Dental Care Abroad: What It Means for You
I’ve spent the last month watching a single data point reshape conversations with patients, insurance...
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Hair Transplant Tourism: Why Aftercare Is the Blind Spot in a $2.5 Billion Industry
The Procedure Takes Eight Hours. The Real Risk Starts When You Land Back Home. I’ve spent years...
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Mexico and Costa Rica Named Top 10 Medical Tourism Destinations for 2026: What It Means for American Patients
Two countries where I send patients every week just earned spots in the global top 10 for medical tourism....
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What countries are best for medical tourism from the US?
Mexico, Thailand, Colombia, Turkey, and India consistently rank as the top medical tourism destinations...
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How do I find screened doctors abroad?
Finding screened doctors abroad starts with looking for two things: verified credentials from recognized...
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What is Medical Tourism?
Medical tourism is when someone travels to another country specifically to receive medical, dental, or...
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105,000 Canadians Left for Medical Care Abroad in 2025: What BC Patients Need to Know About Dental, Fertility, and Hair Restoration Options in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama
I run MedEscape, and this number stopped me cold when it came out in January: 105,529 Canadians left...
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Americans Are Flying Abroad for Medical Care. Here's What It Actually Costs in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama
CNN published a story today that I’ve been watching build for three years. Americans are flying...
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Is Medical Tourism Safe for Americans?
Medical tourism is genuinely safe for Americans when you choose the right facility and do your homework...
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How to Choose a Cosmetic Surgeon Abroad
The single most important factor when choosing a cosmetic surgeon abroad is verifiable board certification...
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