International Hospitals & Healthcare | May 2026

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A whirlwind tour of the top medical tourism destinations in this issue encompasses Latin America, South Korea and India – each diverse region and nation appealing to different demographics and with different specialities for those seeking specific care. In-depth analysis from industry experts highlights growth opportunities in the global healthcare sector – so dive in to the latest edition of IH&H for all the latest industry trends.

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Patients without borders

Global travel has rebounded from its pandemic slump – and medical tourism is no exception. IH&H explores the top destinations for cross-border care, and the treatments patients are seeking

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Canadian patients look abroad for healthcare relief

Milan Korcock shares details about Canadians bypassing domestic waiting lists and heading abroad for care, exploring why the trend is accelerating, which treatments are most affected, and how insurers are...

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South Korea’s medical tourism surge

Chloe Fox speaks to industry experts about South Korea’s rise as a medical tourism hub, the global demand for K-beauty and advanced treatments, and the patient-focused services shaping the sector’s...

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Singapore’s IPMI shift: a blueprint for Southeast Asia’s healthcare future

Singapore’s regulatory adjustments, provider-payer collaboration, and emphasis on transparency offer practical lessons for healthcare systems in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam as they navigate rapid private healthcare growth, medical inflation, and...

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A passage to India

For the citizens of India, and many expats, public healthcare provision can vary wildly depending on where they are. But what does the private healthcare landscape look like – particularly...

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Safe and responsible adoption of AI in healthcare

David Qu explores how AI is transforming global healthcare, from patient care to drug discovery, while addressing data, bias, privacy, and ethical challenges

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From cash pay to covered benefit: the rise of stem cell therapy in insurance

Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of Healthcare Revolution and Co-Founder and CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, shares how regenerative medicine is now sufficiently mainstream that insurers are changing their benefits structure...

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UK wealth moves signal global shift in premium healthcare demand

Karim Idilby, Chief Growth Officer, AXA Global Healthcare, discusses shifting global wealth migration, the policy forces driving talent mobility, and evolving expectations for international healthcare