TORONTO -- 09/17/08 --
Rapid access to quality care and treatment at
significantly lower costs are key drivers for American and Canadian
employers who are beginning to send employers to India, Singapore, and
Thailand. Kumar Jagadeesan, president of Star Hospitals.net
(
www.starhospitals.net), a North American healthcare facilitator, shared
his views on medical travel as an employee benefits strategy during an
in-depth interview for Employee Benefit Adviser's (EBA) podcast show, Raw
Bar:
http://eba.podhoster.com/index.php?pid=8172&cflag=1
"A knee surgery would cost up to about $50,000 in the United States, while
it costs $10,000 in India," Jagadeesan states. "With certain dental or eye
surgeries, employees also get a vacation opportunity. People who have been
in pain for years come back to live a very normal life. It's an opportunity
to get back to a normal life, at an affordable price, within the shortest
length of time."
Employers in the United States are beginning to introduce medical travel as
a viable option to their employees. Star Hospitals.net and India-based
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD recently joined in a
strategic partnership focused on collaborating with a U.S. and
Canadian-based health insurance companies to offer comprehensive,
affordable, country-specific policy for quality medical care in an
international setting.
Star Hospitals.net has carefully selected world-class hospitals for
international patients. They are JCI (Joint Commission International),
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or National
Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) accredited and offer world-class
care by highly qualified and experienced doctors. This means similar
healthcare at an affordable price -- a true win-win option for employers
and their employees who seek treatment overseas in countries such as India,
Singapore and Thailand.
"The beauty of the entire program is that we act as an extension of the
hospital, serving as their marketing arm," Jadadeesan adds. "We do free
consultations, walk the patient through every step, and ensure our patients
are making very informed decisions."
Star Hospitals.net arranges for a teleconference with each patient,
schedules a doctor appointment, and assists patients with all travel plans.
"I think companies need to see this as a great opportunity available for
their employees," Jagadeesan adds. "There's a huge cost in healthcare
spending that can be decreased drastically without any compromise in
quality."
For a free consultation and to speak with one of our doctors, please call
our toll free number at 1-888-7827-012.
About Star Hospitals
Star Hospitals is a North American healthcare service offering affordable
and timely treatment abroad through a network of hospitals throughout
India, Singapore, and Thailand. For more information please visit
www.starhospitals.net or call 1-888-STAR-012.
Media Contact:
Frani DePalo
CPR Communications for Star Hospitals.net
201-641-1911 x54
fdepalo@cpronline.com
