India has no parallels in healthcare when it comes to cost effective treatments in comparison with other countries. Significant cost differences exist among US, UK and South Asian countries.
According to the statistics 29% of the most common causes of death in USA is occupied by heart diseases and secondly by malignant tumors which is of 22%.
A heart valve replacement surgery would cost the patients $200,000 in the US and $90,000 in Britain while it would cost $12,500 in Singapore and $10,000 in Thailand. The same procedure in India would cost only $8,000. While a bone marrow transplant would cost $30,000 in India, in US it would cost anywhere between $250,000-$400,000 while in UK the cost would be of the order of $150,000. Doctors in Thailand would charge $3,500 for cosmetic surgery while those in US and UK would charge $20,000 and $10,000, respectively. But in India, it costs only $2000.
No matter what procedure you undergo, you are sure to save 75% to 95% of healthcare costs. Besides, India is a great place to explore with rich heritage, architecture and culture. So you can always combine your treatment with a holiday
In fact, the data of AMA shows that India is the least expensive when compared to European as well as other Asian countries. Apart from the cost benefit, you will have the same sophistication in healthcare in India as available in any western country. Tour operators like Indian Holiday provide medical tourism packages at competitive prices and offer you a hassle free recovery from your ailments and a great holiday too.
So, if you are suffering and medical intervention is inevitable and urgent, and you are hard pressed to pay from your savings, India is the best option for medical assistance. Would you not go to a country where top-notch medical professionals provide care for a fraction of the cost?
Please note that health is more than wealth and this is nothing but an universal truth.
Following cost comparison tables prove the financial viability of the Indian healthcare industry:
Cost Comparison between US, UK and India
Procedure | USA ($) | UK ($) | India ($) |
Open Heart Surgery (CABG) | 100000 | 43000 | 7500 |
Total Knee Replacement | 48000 | 52000 | 6300 |
Hip Resurfacing | 55000 | 48000 | 7000 |
LA Hysterectomy | 22000 | 24000 | 4000 |
Lap Cholcystectomy | 18000 | 20000 | 3000 |
Spinal Decompression Fusion | 60000 | 65000 | 5500 |
Malignant tumor | 45000 | 40000 | 9000 |
Obesity Surgery (Gastric Bypass) | 65000 | 70000 | 9500 |
Cosmetic Surgery (Costs in US$)
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