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A Fun and Educational Perspectives on Dental & Medical Travel
to Latin America: THE CASE FOR COSTA RICA Health Flights Latin America
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Olympic Try-outs Zermatt, Switzerland
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The End of the Ski Racing Career
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Miles For Smiles Race Team Dr. Robert Hall – Driver, Co-Owner
Alice Cooper – Co-Owner Dr. Hall has driven NASCAR quality Stock Cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, and Chicagoland Speedway. Dr. Hall is a general dentist focusing his interest toward cosmetic dentistry. When Dr. Hall is not practicing dentistry or racing cars he enjoys lecturing at conventions or offering his Dental talents to less fortunate people in Central America.
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The End of the Car Racing Career
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Why Do People call You the Greatest?
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“Because I skate to where
the puck is going to be not where the puck is or used to be” Wayne Gretsky
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Presentation Objectives
Dental/Medical Travel 101 (Survey) Patient’s & Doctor Perspective Hospital or Clinic Selection & Wellness Hotels, Transportation, Pharmacies Why is Dental/Medical Travel growing? Current Status of Medical Travel Why Latin America & Costa Rica?
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Looking for Solutions to USA Healthcare Problems…
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Public and Private Schools
Dental & Medical Expertise & Education Public and Private Schools Dental Schools 5 years plus 1 Year of Social Service Additional Years for Specialty Medical School 5 years plus Hospital Internship
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Accredited Hospitals in Costa Rica
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Joint Commission Accreditation – United States
Joint Commission Accreditation - International Correctly ID Patient Improve Effective Communications Improve High-Alert Med Safety Ensure Correct site, Correct-Procedure, Correct-Patient Surgery Reduce Risk of Health Care – Associated Infections Reduce Risk of Patient Harm Resulting from Falls Correctly ID Patient Improve Effective Communications Improve High-Alert Med Safety Ensure Correct site, Correct-Procedure, Correct-Patient Surgery Reduce Risk of Health Care – Associated Infections Reduce Risk of Patient Harm Resulting from Falls
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Enhanced Clinical Experience
Nursing Increased Level of Service Costa Rica Nurse/Patient Avg. Ratio 3:1 USA Nurse/Patient Ratio Avg. 10:1 Technology/ Training Many USA Trained Dentist & Physicians Post Dental/Medical School Technologically Advanced Hospitals & Clinics Example: Oxygen Chamber to Enhance Healing After Surgery, Dental 3-D Imaging Scan Private Hospital Rooms in CR is Typical Follow up Recovery Centers with Personalized 1:1 Care Patient Advocate Coordinates Return to USA-Promed Follow Patient Through Recovery
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Dental & Medical Clinic Accreditation
American Association for Accreditation Of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
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Healthcare in Costa Rica
What is PROMED Promotion and Quality Assurance of the Healthcare Industry Association of Accredited Hospitals, Certified Dentist & Medical Doctors, Universities and Tourist Services Supported Ministry of Health and Tourism Board Non-profit Organization Through the Seal of Quality Assure any Healthcare and Recovery Facility Provides Services of Excellence that Benefits the Patients Well Being and Security PROMED The Gate to Quality Healthcare in Costa Rica
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Patient’s Perspective “ME”
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WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN HOW “HOW” Do I Plan to Pay “WHAT”
All Options Provided by Doctor All Options Provided by Hospital No Insurance Coverage Due to Elective “WHAT” Decide on the Doctor Thorough Exam by Internist I Mean-THOROUGH Laboratory Blood Work Agree on What Can be Done “WHO” Ask Friends and Neighbors Ask Co-workers Ask Promed “WHERE” Doctor Provided Various Hospital Option Tour the Hospital Review Accreditations “WHEN” Many Options Time for Me to Decide
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USA/CANADA CR X X X X ????? ????? Educated Doctor & Staff Skilled Doctor & Staff Experienced Doctor & Staff Clean & Sterile Hospital Skilled Hospital Staff Major Insurance Accepted Safe and Secure Cost
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Dental/Medical Travel
A DOCTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Increasing High Cost in USA & Canada Global Technology Affordable Travel & Close to USA/Canada Trade Liberalization Increased Foreign Investment (Hospitals) Qualified Workforce Qualified Accreditations Travel Service Companies What is Driving Dental/Medical Travel
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Outbound Patients Seeking Dental/Medical Healthcare Abroad From USA
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How Are Patients Finding Dental/Medical Providers
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So What is Next? It’s Our Decision What is Going to Happen to
USA Healthcare System? So What is Next? It’s Our Decision How Quickly will Employers/Corporations Make a Change or Decision to To Offer Alternative Healthcare Options? How Will the USA Healthcare Networks React to New Competent Competition Abroad?
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The Chicken was “Involved” The Pig was “Committed”
The difference between “Involved” and “Committed” Is like an Egg and Ham Breakfast………… The Chicken was “Involved” The Pig was “Committed”
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WHY COSTA RICA? STRATEGIC LOCATION ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL STABILITY
QUALITY OF LIFE AND SAFE ACCREDITED HOSPITALS & CLINICS STATE-OF-THE ART DENTAL/MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY QUALIFIED DENTAL/ MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TOP SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DESTINATION SAVE MONEY for EMPLOYER & EMPLOYEE
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Why Travel To Latin America & Costa Rica for Healthcare?
Accessibility Few Hours Travel by Air Specialized Travel Services for International Patients Cost 50-80% Savings for Dental/Medical Care and Prescription Medications Experience Many Dentist & Physicians Post Dental/Medical School USA Training 300,000+ Patients Travel from USA To Latin America for Dental/Medical Care Every Year Quality 36 JCI Accredited Hospitals in Latin America 50+ Ambulatory Facilities Internationally Accredited Latin American Home of AAAASF & AAAHC is Costa Rica
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Reduced Cost Approximately 50% savings in Medical for Package Price
Approximately 70% Dental Savings % on Prescription Medications
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Médico
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MEDICAL PROCEDURE – 2008 Data
$ USA & CANADA $ JCI COSTA RICA HOSP. Heart Bypass (CAGB) $ ,000.00 $ ,000.00 Coronary Angioplasty $ ,000.00 $ ,000.00 Coronary Angiography $ ,000.00 $ ,000.00 ORTHOPEDIC Hip Replacement $ ,000.00 $ ,900.00 Total Knee Replacement (each) $ ,500.00 Partial Knee Replacement (each) $ ,000.00 $ ,000.00 GASTROENTEROLOGY Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass $ ,000.00 Laparoscopic Gastric Banding $ ,550.00 ARTHROSCOPY Rotator Cuff Repair $ ,000.00 ACL Repair $ ,000.00 $ ,900.00 COSMETIC SURGERY Breast Augmentation $ ,600.00 Breast Lift $ ,000.00 $ ,800.00 Face Lift $ ,500.00 $ ,600.00 Liposuction $ ,500.00 $ ,000.00 Rhinoplasty $ ,200.00 $ ,800.00 Tummy Tuck $ ,400.00 Brow Lift $ ,500.00 $ ,500.00
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Total Knee Replacement
COST DEDUCTIBLE INSUR Retail $50,000 NA NA PPO $35,000 $5000 $30,000 Costa Rica $10,500 Waive $10,500 Airline-Patient $ 1,000 Airline-Guest $ 1,000 Hotel $ 1,000 Food $ 300 Misc $ 200 Total Knee Replacement and Expenses $14,000 SAVE $16, %
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Incentive for the Patient
Incentive for SI Companies/Insurance Companies Save Significant Amount of Money Save Employee Money Save Days Away from Work Benefit Attracts Better Employees HAPPY EMPLOYEE & COMPANION Incentive for the Patient Waive the $5000 Deductible Dental/Medical Vacation in Latin America All Expenses Paid Quality and Competence
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DENTAL PROCEDURE -2011 Data
$ USA & CANADA $ ACCREDITED CLINIC Crown-Porc Fused to Metal $ ,200.00 $ Crown-Solid Porcelain $ ,400.00 $ Veneer-Porcelain $ ,300.00 $ Implant-Zimmer $ ,600.00 $ Root Canal $ Filling-Composite $ $ Bridge-PFM, 3-unit $ ,800.00 $ ,200.00 Extraction-Erupted $ $ Hygiene Cleaning $ $ Panorex x-ray $ $ Laser Whitening with Trays $
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Significant Cost Savings = 62%
CASE STUDY 2 Employee Full Mouth Reconstruction Employer Dental Plan Annual Max. $2,500 Cost – Houston $38, Time: 6 months Absent from Work: 21 days Costa Rica $16, Time: 2 weeks, Absent from work 14 days Savings – Employer 7 days of lost time $8,500) Employee = $22,000 Significant Cost Savings = 62%
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Beware of False Promises & Advertisements
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Prescription Medications
USA Costa Rica Lipitor 40 mg $ $ % Cymbalta 60 mg $ $ % Nexium 40 mg $ $ % Viagra 100mg $ $ % *Costa Rica Retail Prices from Real Farmacia. No Prescription is Required. USA Retail Prices from CVS Pharmacy. Dr. Prescription is Required
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Company Employee Who Benefits? EVERYONE !!! Patient Advocate
Cost Savings Comparable Quality Enhanced Service Competitive Difference Embracing Global Workforce Solutions Happy Employee Less Time Away more Productive Patient Advocate Comparable Quality Enhanced Service Travel Potential Cost Savings Dental Cosmetic Potential Design Changes to Reduce Out of Pocket Cost Who Benefits? EVERYONE !!!
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Health F lights L atin America
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Hospital or Clinic Wellness Transportation Hotel / B & B Pharmacy
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CLINIC CRITERIA USA Phone number (1800 or Skype)
Fluent English Speaking Person Answering Phone Fluent English Speaking Doctor Current and Accurate Website Current Address Travel Company or Personnel Utilized for Hotels, Tours & Transportation in Costa Rica
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Clinical Accurate and Systematic Charting Method
ADA & AMA Accepted Clinic Sterilization Methods - Documented Testing Utilize ADA & AMA Approved Materials Verification of Laboratory Materials Utilized For On-Site or Remote Laboratory Acceptable to Un-announced Clinic & Laboratory Site Inspection and Chart Review by CDC Staff & USA Trained Doctor
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Clinic Selection Must Meet All Criteria without Exception
A Doctor (Dr. Hall) Trained in the USA Will Oversee & Monitor all Clinics & Laboratories for Quality Control
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Health F lights L atin America
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Quality Healthcare and Nature Within Your Reach”
“Costa Rica: Quality Healthcare and Nature Within Your Reach” Laura Chinchilla
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Yes or No Decision
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Lets Not Skate to where Healthcare was or Currently is, but Lets Skate to is Going to be and Consider Different Options for Your Company and/or Our Employees Like Latin America!
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH Dr. Robert Hall CR – (011) 506-8718-4256
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