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Medical Travel: Better Care and Lower Costs for Surgery, IVF, Dental, Advanced Screenings and More with Josef Woodman
19 Feb 2025
#215: Learn to save thousands on medical care abroad. We cover common misconceptions, vetting doctors and hospitals, key mistakes to avoid, and the best destinations for top procedures. Josef Woodman is the CEO of Patients Beyond Borders and has spent the past 16 years researching and vetting international options for quality, affordable medical care. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/medical-travel-savings-josef-woodman Partner Deals NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Trust & Will: Get 15% off personalized, legally binding estate plans DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit + 2 months of free salad with code ALLTHEHACKSFREE Shopify:$1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Josef: Patients Beyond Borders | Book List of JCI-Accredited Organizations Thailand : Bumrungrad Escazú, Costa Rica: CIMA Medical Travel Agencies Medical Departures | Dental Departures Medigo WhatClinic Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:53) The Most Common Misconceptions About Medical Travel (04:43) Why Should Someone Consider Medical Travel? (07:16) Why Medical Costs Are Cheaper Abroad (10:02) The Quality of Doctors and Hospitals (13:40) Types of Procedures People Should Consider (or Not) for Medical Travel (16:10) Transferring Medical Records Back to the Home Country (22:06) Treatments That Are (Surprisingly) Not Great for Medical Travel (24:15) JCI Accreditation and Its Importance (26:42) How Medical Travel Agencies Work (34:34) Consulting Your Home Doctor for Medical Travel (40:04) Cheaper Options for Executive Physicals (43:30) Things to Look For When Selecting a Doctor for Treatments (44:57) How to Plan for Your Medical Trip (47:23) Why Josef Advises Against Organ Transplants Abroad (49:04) What Kind of Travel Insurance Is Needed for Medical Travel (50:17) Common Mistakes Made by First-Time Medical Travelers (51:44) How Much Buffer Time Is Needed for Medical Travel Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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