Uninsured at 52, She Flew to Medellin for a Hysterectomy
A self-employed 52-year-old with no insurance flew to Medellin for a hysterectomy, paid at check-in, and came home debt-free.
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Hip replacement
TUSTucson
BKKBangkok
PassengerLisa M., teacher
HospitalJCI-accredited
Quoted at home$52,000
Paid abroad$4,800
All-in, with flights and 12 nights' stay
$6,100
Patients a year21M+travel abroad for care
Average savings40–80%vs. US pricing
Accredited hospitals950+JCI, worldwide
US uninsured27M+Americans
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