Category Archives: Tips

A Medical Packing List for Overseas Travelers

When you’re traveling within the U.S., it’s probably only an inconvenience if you forget to pack your over-the-counter pain reliever, allergy medicine or heartburn relief. Even if you forget a prescription medicine, it can usually be replaced with a quick call to your physician or pharmacy. Travel outside the United States, though, and things can…

How To Compare Costs for Medical Transportation

A recent national report on the costs of air ambulance services detailed several instances of people receiving just-in-time medical transportation, but at a huge financial cost – as much as $25,000 for a relatively short flight by air ambulance. According to one cost-comparison tool, medical transportation by air ambulance can cost between $2,000 for a…

Commercial air medical transport is a viable and affordable option for many patients. Below are answers to common questions we receive from hospital case managers and families of patients considering commercial air medical transport. Q: How much does commercial air medical transport cost? It’s difficult to say without knowing the specific medical condition of the…

Medical Repatriations – The Real Story

In the past, there have been many stories about what happens to foreigners who get sick or injured while visiting this US. Specifically, when the patient is an uninsured foreign worker, hospitals are often left with no good options for setting up follow up care for the patient who will have long-term needs. This process of helping…