Medical Tourism Numbers Expected To Double by 2010

July 2, 2007 Medical Tourism Numbers Expected To Double by 2010 Medical tourism is currently valued at $20 billion and, as more Americans are traveling abroad for affordable healthcare, the numbers are expected to double by 2010. An estimated 46 million Americans are uninsured and many are looking overseas for less costly treatments and surgeries. Thirty million more are under-insured or partially insured. Savings vary depending on the country, but it is possible for patients to save 60% to 80% when traveling abroad for health and surgical treatments. Members of BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of South Carolina and subsidiary BlueChoice . . .