Land of Wonders: Mexico State of Yucatan Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress

ORLANDO, Fla. - Sept. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Against a backdrop of more consumers – many of whom North American neighbors in the United States and Canada – seeking healthcare services from a network of private hospitals in Southeastern Mexico, the State of Yucatan will sponsor the 8^th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla., the Medical Tourism Association® announced today.

Saul Ancona, State Secretary of Tourism Promotion, said Yucatan Healthcare (www.yucatanhealthcare.com), a digital platform for promoting doctors and hospitals including eight dental and 11 specialized medical clinics, is part of an ongoing campaign to attract both domestic and foreign patients who demand quality and affordable services at savings of up to 60 percent less than those offered in the United States. The Medical Tourism Association® is providing nearly 100 doctors featured in the directory with education and training leading to International Patient Service Certification.

“This way, Yucatan becomes an excellent option for the more than seven million people from around the world who travel abroad for health and medical services,” said Ancona. “The portal displays information in English and Spanish including a wide variety of lodging options, ranging from hostels to five-star accommodations, boutique hotels and exclusive luxury haciendas.”

www.Yucantanhealthcare.com also provides information on local “post-surgery” services where patients can stay to be taken care of during their recovery. A number of the clinics in Yucatan have agreements with U.S. healthcare providers including the international patient departments at Mercy Hospital in Miami, Fla., and Houston Methodist, in Texas.

“It’s no secret that thousands of American medical tourism patients already cross the border into Mexico each year for procedures that range from complex surgeries to dental care,” said Renée-Marie Stephano (http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com/en/officers-staf...), President of the Medical Tourism Association®. “Now, thanks to sustained investments in healthcare, Yucatan is positioned to distinguish itself on the international medical tourism scene by showcasing what many North Americans are already aware of – medical services that are not only easily accessible, but of a higher quality and affordable price compared to other countries.”

Stephano said the Congress agenda features the 6th Global Ministerial Summit, the 4th Medical Directors Summit, the 3rd Global Women’s Leadership Summit, Arab Health and Wellness Summit, regional and industry forums, and educational workshops included among more than 1,000 networking meetings for up to 200 qualified buyers of healthcare. Participants, sponsors and invited speakers can keep abreast of Congress updates at www.MedicalTourismCongress.com.

About the Medical Tourism Association®
As the first membership-based international nonprofit trade organization and think-tank for the medical tourism and healthcare industries, the Medical Tourism Association® develops and implements creative and sustainable strategies for attracting direct foreign investments. The MTA provides advisory services to investors researching the industry and matches these financiers with medical tourism-related projects. www.MedicalTourismAssociation.com