While cost is the main driver for medical tourism, in America gaps in or a complete lack of health insurance cause people to seek medical attention elsewhere. Procedures surrounding cosmetics, dentistry, fertility or even weight loss are commonly not viewed upon kindly by insurance companies. The following list of the top American foreign medical procedures will not surprise you as it is populated by these very procedures that have restricted access.
- Dentistry
- Cosmetic surgery
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Weight loss
- Cardiovascular health
- Dermatology
- Liver & kidney transplants
- Spinal surgery (Source: Health-Tourism).
Health Tourism: A 72 Billion $ Industry
