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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…

Business Travel Medical Case Management: Help for Employees When They Need It Most

Corporate travel has increased considerably in 2022, although not to pre-pandemic levels. The ongoing pandemic, with its multiple COVID variants, remains a factor for planning business travel. However, it is just one reason why companies should consider providing business travel medical case management for their employees. In case of an accident or serious illness, business travel…