Why Americans are Choosing Turkey for Health Tourism | Gilliam Elliott Jr.

Join Gilliam Elliott in this insightful video as he uncovers the reasons behind the surge in Americans heading to Turkey for health tourism. Gill explores elements such as the U.S. healthcare situation and Turkey's cost-effective treatments, shedding light on key details for anyone involved in medical tourism. He also takes a closer look at Turkey's strategic efforts to boost its healthcare sector.


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Video Transcript:

Hello everyone, it's Gilliam Elliott Jr. here again, with another enlightening piece about the world of medical tourism. Today's topic of discussion revolves around an interesting trend we've noticed: a growing number of Americans are jet-setting to Turkey to meet their healthcare needs. While Turkey is not the sole destination for medical tourism from the United States, it's a choice that's increasingly favored by many.

Whether you are a medical tourism facilitator based in the United States, looking to send patients to Turkey, or you run an agency based in Turkey itself, understanding the driving forces behind this trend is crucial.

For a long time, Turkey was primarily known as a go-to destination for hair transplants. However, things have changed and currently, you'll find Americans traveling to Turkey for a wide array of medical and dental procedures.

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First and foremost, let's touch on the issue of the healthcare system and the insurance crisis in the United States. Despite the introduction of legislation such as the Affordable Health Care Act and other healthcare reforms aimed at assisting uninsured Americans, a substantial number remain uninsured or underinsured. With a significant population lacking adequate health insurance and the exorbitant costs of healthcare in the U.S., many Americans are forced to seek affordable healthcare alternatives. This financial reality drives a lot of medical tourism from America to Turkey and other countries.

Healthcare procedures in Turkey and similar destinations cost significantly less than their equivalents in the U.S., even when accounting for travel and accommodation expenses. Thus, an increasing number of Americans are opting to seek medical treatment abroad.

The final point I want to highlight is the proactive role of the Turkish government in promoting the country as a health tourism destination. Over recent decades, we've seen Turkey's medical tourism sector skyrocket, and this is not by accident. The Turkish government has implemented several initiatives aimed at improving healthcare quality and has been active in marketing the country as an attractive destination for medical travel. Their efforts are evidently paying off.

In closing, if you're contemplating starting a medical tourism company in the United States that arranges trips to Turkey, or you're considering expanding your existing agency, we offer membership and certification programs that can help. Over the years, we've assisted numerous medical tourism entrepreneurs in building successful businesses from the ground up, and we're confident we can help you achieve the same success.

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