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Top Comfort Related Travel Gear Ideas

Air travel can be stressful, especially during the busy summer season. But with a little planning and careful packing, you can make the experience more enjoyable. With decades of medical travel experience, the SentinelMED team has recommendations on top comfort related travel gear to pack in your carry-on bag before your next flight. Travel pillow.…

SentinelMED’s International Patient Repatriation Service is a Comprehensive Solution for Hospitals and Patients

Almost half of all undocumented immigrants are uninsured, compared to just 8% of U.S. citizens, according to a 2021 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. If undocumented international patients are insured, their insurance may not cover rehabilitation or long-term care after discharge or repatriation services if they can't travel home alone. The best option for…

Medical Tourism for Cosmetic Surgery Broadens Patients’ Choices

Cosmetic surgery patients are the largest segment of people who travel for medical tourism. And it's not just for wealthy jet setters. In fact, most people who choose medical tourism for cosmetic surgery are middle class and have considered having cosmetic surgery for five to 10 years. For many, the price of cosmetic surgery is…

Understanding the Advantages of Medical Transport on Commercial Flights

Of all the medical transport options, transport by air ambulance is almost always the most expensive. According to FAIR Health, a nonprofit focused on transparency, the price for a private medical helicopter topped $30,000, on average, in 2022. The average cost of transport by fixed wing aircraft was almost $25,000. However, there is another option…