The deadly abduction of four U.S. citizens in Mexico has put a focus on medical tourism. Here's why some Americans cross the border for health care.
Two Americans have been found dead after they were kidnapped with two others in Mexico. The Americans were reportedly there for a medical procedure.and two alive after they were abducted while traveling to Mexico in an incident that is raising questions aboutfour U.S. citizens vanished Friday
Woodman estimates U.S. residents getting medical care in Mexico can save 40% to 60% off the cost of similar procedures or operations at U.S. hospitals or clinics. Consumers often travel to Mexico to seek elective care such as weight loss or cosmetic surgery that might not be covered by their health insurance, said Irving Stackpole, a Newport, Rhode Island-based medical tourism consultant.
Ainslie pointed to the ease of access to prescription drugs, including pain medications and antibiotics. Brown said the group was extremely close and they all made the trip in part to help split up the driving duties. They were aware of the dangers in Mexico, she added, and her brother had expressed some misgivings, the Associated Press reported."Zindell kept saying, 'We shouldn’t go down,'" Brown said.not to travel to Tamaulipas
Woodman said Matamoros is"not on our radar screen as a medical travel destination" but added people might seek less expensive prescription drugs there."It's a horrible tragedy," Woodman said."But it's also a cautionary tale."U.S. consumers should do their homework before choosing a doctor or clinic in Mexico, Woodman said. People should ask for a clinic's credentials as well as avoid choosing the lowest-cost provider.
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