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Power Points Available Online!

Did you miss a session of the 2008 World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress?

Speaker Power point presentations are still available to view online at:
http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com/powerpoints.html

Legal Workshop Sponsor: Squire Sanders & Dempsey

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We offer an international health care and hospitality practice to match the evolving requirements of the global medical tourism industry. With experienced lawyers throughout the world, we can guide clients through the maze of health care and hospitality issues associated with medical tourism. We have a long history representing clients in the health care, hospitality and leisure industries around the world including academic medical centers, health care systems, health insurers and hotel chains as well as the developers and financiers that make these deals happen. With experience representing clients in almost every type of deal, we bring a unique and well-rounded perspective to all the issues you may face.

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The Congress Issue San Francisco 2008

The Medical Tourism Association is pleased to share our newly released Issue 7 of the Medical Tourism Magazine with you. Please click on our magazine link located at the top right hand corner on our home page www.medicaltourismassociation.com. Scroll down to Issue 7: Special Issue - World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress 2008.

Highlights from this Issue Include:

• Interview with Dr. Joseph Heyman, American Medical Association
• Interview with Alex Piper, Former Buyer of Chrysler
• Interview with Dr. James Fram, ISAPS
• In focus articles on Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East

Need Gift Ideas?

What is the perfect gift this holiday season?

How about tickets to the World's Largest Medical Tourism Congress! The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is taking place in Los Angeles on October 26-28th! Save the date and plan ahead because this is one event you do not want to miss! Buy your tickets today to get the best price at early bird registration rates!

Listen Up! Medical Tourism Congress featured on C-Span Radio!

The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will be featured on C-Span Radio this Friday, December 5th at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Tune in to C-span radio to listen to the session: Employers Views of Medical Tourism. Featuring speakers: Sandra Morris, Procter & Gamble; Peter Hayes, Hannaford Brothers; and Colleen DePadua, Black and Decker. The session will discuss what are the positive and negative views for employers about implementing medical tourism into their fully insured and self-funded healthcare plans? What incentives are used to encourage patients to travel overseas for care.

The show can be heard on XM Satellite Radio on channel 132. You can also listen live online at c-span's website http://www.c-span.org/.The session is a previously recorded session from the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which took place in San Francisco, September 9-12th, 2009 and featured over 850 attendees from over 45 countries and over 53 exhibitors and sponsors.

Bronze Sponsor: FV Hospital

World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce FV Hospital as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009! FV Hospital was a sponsor at our 1st Conference and have already signed on for 2 Booths for 2009! We look forward to having them Sponsor and Exhibit again!

Vietnam is becoming a choice tourist destination for its captivating culture, natural beauty and delicious cuisine. Add to the list, world-class healthcare services thanks to FV Hospital.

FV Hospital is a 100% French-invested hospital located in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon. It is the first international standard hospital in Vietnam and the first outside France to be accredited by the HAS (Haute Autorite De Sante), the prestigious French healthcare organization. FV Hospital is currently in the process of being the first in Vietnam to attain JCI (Joint Commision International) accreditation.

FV Hospital is Vietnam’s premier healthcare provider with extremely comfortable facilities, state-of-the-art medical equipment and internationally-trained doctors in more than 30 specialties. It provides a large range of medical services such as joint replacement, spine surgery, eye laser treatment, plastic and reconstructive surgery, dental implants, all types of cancer treatment, gynaecology & obstetrics, etc.

FV Hospital is very competitively priced. International standards, value for money, effective results – you are certainly getting all the best with FV hospital.

FV Hospital International Patient Department will advise you on the right doctors, the type of treatment and their cost, and will help you for all logistic issues. It will play an essential role in the after care period.

At FV Hospital, a patient is not a name or a number but a privileged guest, one to be treated with care and respect. Visit www.fvhospital.com or email to us at international@fvhospital.com to find out more.

Register today to get Early Bird Special Conference Rates!

Register today to get Early Bird Special Conference Rates!

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Discover Los Angeles!

We're so excited that the 2009 World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress is in Los Angles! There are so many things to discover and do while visiting LA! Discover LA's website says "New attractions in Los Angeles offer the top-notch entertainment and activities for all sorts of visitors. So whether it’s been a while since you’ve been to the city or you’re a first-time visitor, figuring out new things to do in LA is the first step in planning your visit. LA's newest attractions, many of which are multi-billion dollar projects, add to the city's already long list of top-notch tourist options. What are you waiting for? Get out there and discover the best of LA."

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