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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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Fri
Botox for Half Price. A Laser Facial for $595. The Tijuana Beauty Run
Women from Mississippi to Southern California are crossing into Tijuana for Botox, lasers and facials at half the US price. Here’s what it costs, and what to check first.
Thu
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Ireland Now Pays Women to Get Their Surgery Abroad
An Irish doctor borrowed tens of thousands to have surgery in Warsaw, then her government paid her back. Countries are now moving patients across borders on purpose.
Wed
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Florida Wanted $40,000 for One Round of IVF. Greece Did It for $12,000
A Florida couple hid their trip to an Athens fertility clinic from everyone they knew. A year later they had a son, and a bill less than a third of the US quote.
Tue
Penang, Malaysia. The Island That Earns Four of Every Ten Ringgit
Inside the small Malaysian island that dominates the country’s medical tourism, where a full health screen costs about $150 and hospitals actually post their prices.
Tue
Save 95% on Heart Surgery — Beyond Borders, which puts the percentage first
Staab’s Savings India Bypass Patients/yr 95% $4,500+ 21M+ heart surgery, 2004 vs. $70K+ US travel for care Welcome Durham, North Carolina. In the summer of 2004, Howard Staab went
Mon
Her Knee Surgery Cost Her Nothing. Her Husband’s Employer Paid Her $5,000 to Go
A furniture worker from Mississippi flew to Cancún for a new knee and came home with a check. The math behind it explains a lot about US hospital prices
Fri
A Mommy Makeover in Istanbul for $14,000, Flights Included
An Arizona mom of three was quoted about $40,000 at home. She went to Istanbul and spent about $14,000 on everything.
Thu
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China Wants Your Medical Business
Gallbladder surgery: about $10,000 in Atlanta, under $2,000 in Shenzhen. Inside China’s push to attract foreign patients.
Wed
22 Crowns, Four Root Canals, About $5,000
A Seattle carpenter was quoted $50,000 for his dental work at home. He got it done in Mexico’s Molar City for about $5,000.
Tue
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A Full Day of Hospital Tests for About $200
Bloodwork, ultrasound, X-ray, a skin check, and results by 2:30. Inside the Malaysian island where a full check-up costs about $110.
Mon
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Two New Knees for Less Than the Price of One
A Colorado contractor was quoted $40,000 per knee. He got both replaced in Cancun for about $30,000, flights included.
Thu
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Turkey’s Surgery Insurance Rule Is Back On. Here’s What It Covers.
A court froze it, then let it stand. What Turkey’s complication insurance rule means if you’re booking surgery in Istanbul.
Tue
Costa Rica. Where 70,000 Patients a Year Fly In for Care.
Four teeth, two trips, and $11,000 saved. Inside the small country three hours from Miami that runs on dental chairs and JCI seals.
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