The four Americans who were shot at and abducted in Mexico were reportedly visiting for medical tourism — making them part of a booming industry that is vital to Mexico's economy. Here's an update on medical tourism, and the recent tragedy.
A Red Cross worker closes the door of an ambulance carrying two Americans found alive after they were abducted in Matamoros, Mexico, last week. Two of four Americans have been found dead, after they were caught in a cartel shootout, officials said Tuesday.were reportedly visiting for medical tourism — making them part of a booming industry that is vital to Mexico's economy.
"North American patients travel to Mexico for care primarily to save 50-70% over what they would pay in the United States for an elective treatment," according to Woodman.While an element of risk is inherent in many procedures no matter where they're performed, medical tourism can heighten complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
found that most of the respondents"felt that Mexican health care services are of the same or better quality compared with those in the United States, for a lower cost."
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