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I've often wondered if we could open up private clinics in Canada for Americans where we charge reasonable rates. Kind of start a medical tourism industry by th
by lamlam 8y ago
I've often wondered if we could open up private clinics in Canada for Americans where we charge reasonable rates. Kind of start a medical tourism industry by the border.
- duxup 8y agoComfy buses would be nice. Maybe some outpatient services where you recover at a local sporting event, fishing maybe....
- vmlinuz 8y agoThailand has a fairly large medical tourism industry - a number of hospitals in Bangkok are considered world-class (if not world-leading). I know a few people who just go there once a year for a weekend for their annual check-up, since the difference in price from doing it in a decent private hospital in Hong Kong can cover the cost of flights and accommodation, plus you get a weekend in Bangkok which is nice...
- pkaye 8y agoWould not help because many of those without insurance cannot afford a trip up to Canada. And secondly it will not help for emergency care.
- lamlam 8y agoWhile many would not be able to afford a trip to Canada, I would think there would still be a sizeable number who live within 1-2h from the border who could drive there for non-emergency care.