Wednesday, November 11, 2009

IWHTA participates in The healthcare globalization summit

IWHTA participates in The healthcare globalization summit

As Washington searches for ways to rework the country's health care system, U.S. and international leaders gathered in Miami November 10-13, 2009 for the Medical Travel Summit of the Americas presented by MedicaTree International .

Opportunity at Miami summit
The Miami summit gave domestic and international providers, U.S. employers, health insurers, consumers and third party administrators their first opportunity to examine the legislative impact and recommended courses of action to comply with legislative reform. Distinguished panelists and keynote speakers examined the results and implications of 2009 legislation and the economic impact on U.S. and international healthcare stakeholders. Always consider your audience. Who is the primary target of this press release - reporters, investors, partners or customers? Make sure that your words are pertinent to your audience.

Visitors at Miami summit
Summit was a great chance for individuals to meet hundreds of healthcare leaders from around the world and proved to be a great networking opportunity. Insurance executives, Hospital CEO's, Facilitators, Government officials, Third party administrators were present at the summit along with Mr. Jorge Woodbridge, Costa Rica's minister for competitiveness and Hon. Dr. Arthur T. Porter from Canadian Healthcare system. "It was a great event and I was very happy to meet leaders of the medical tourism industry who helped shape this industry," said Michelle a medical travel facilitator from Brazil.

'Medical Alliance of the Americas'
On 11th November, 2009 a big step was taken towards betterment of US citizens when 14 organizations joined their hands to form 'Medical Alliance of the Americas'. These organizations include universities, hospitals, research institutes, and government officials. Representatives from these organizations supported this alliance through their announcement of support. They signed a proclamation and declared their support for contributing towards the health care issue of America. During the summit Healthcare leaders from around the world found IWHTA's mission and goals truly unique and expressed their best wishes for the success of its 'Donate a Surgery' program. Many executives offered their services and assured their support for the upcoming IWHTA events.

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