TORONTO -- 09/22/08 --
Star Hospitals.net, a North American healthcare
facilitator, continues to break ground in the booming medical tourism
industry in India by partnering with the country's first and most
successful health insurance company, Star Health and Allied Insurance
Company, LTD. Through this joint venture the two premier healthcare
services will focus on collaborating with a U.S. or Canadian-based health
insurance company to offer comprehensive, affordable medical care in an
international setting.
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD is currently exploring the
opportunity to partner with a U.S. or Canadian-based insurance company by
following the re-insurance route. It is proposed that companies in the
United States and Canada will design and market country-specific policies,
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD will be responsible for
claims servicing and support in India.
"This joint business venture will be solidified through a re-insurance
contract which can be further broadened to include claims servicing,
domestic travel, and travel arrangements," says Mr. Jaganathan, M.D. and
CEO of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD. The company will work
on behalf of the patient's overseas insurer to manage claims and payment in
India under the "Claims Control Clause."
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD, is India's premier health
insurance company, providing not only basic health insurance but also
specialized insurance for diabetics, HIV patients, and families with aging
relatives.
Previous to Star Hospitals' alliance with Star Health and Allied Insurance
Company, LTD, the company coordinated everything from travel arrangements
to medical care at one of the JCI/NABH/ISO accredited hospitals in the Star
Hospitals network. Now, with the possibility of a U.S. or Canadian-based
health insurance company working with a Star Health and Allied Insurance
Company, LTD, quality, affordable healthcare seems a closer reality for
millions.
"Star Hospitals.net hopes this venture will strengthen our efforts to
include as many options as possible for our patients," Kumar Jagadeesan,
president of Star Hospitals.net stresses. "We want to make certain that
every aspect is taken care of so our patients' medical travel experience is
affordable, complete, and stress-free."
Star Hospitals.net specializes in coordinating travel, pre- and
post-operative accommodation arrangements, completing hospital registration
prior to the patient's arrival in India, and arranging tourism and
sightseeing activities. A companion program is available for anyone
accompanying the patient.
For a free consultation please call our toll free number 1-888-7827-012 and
speak to a doctor or visit www.starhospitals.net.
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
