Healthcare Design

Medical tourism a growth opportunity

Today's medical tourism industry is largely composed of patients traveling to receive tertiary care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Today's medical tourism industry is largely composed of patients traveling to receive tertiary care in specialties such as cardiovascular, orthopedics, weight loss and more, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Healthcare designers say the trend has a lot to do with culture and the ever-evolving healthcare market. 

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May 27, 2014


Topic Area: Architecture


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