Overview
Healthcare in India is mainly dominated by the private sector, and most of the
healthcare expenses are paid out-of-pocket, as insurance is not yet popular in this
destination. Although there are public healthcare facilities owned and operated by the
government, India’s unreliability makes the private medical sector the main source of
healthcare for as many as 7 out of 10 households. This makes the private sector bigger
than the public one and thirsty for incremental business, including medical tourism,
which can take advantage of its weak currency and economies of scale.
India’s healthcare market, geographic location, and early commitment to the globalization trend have made it a world leader in medical tourism. Relatively inexpensive prices in India are also attractive to wealthier citizens in countries that do have good local healthcare options, as near as Oman and Australia and as far away as the United States.
0 In 2019, India expanded its visa policies to make it easy for potential health travelers to obtain a medical visa. The visa is good for 60 days once a patient enters the country and can be paired with a medical attendant visa for blood relatives that wish to accompany a patient. India’s position at No. 10 in this edition of the MTI is largely attributed to strong healthcare stats and an ongoing turnstile of medical travelers. India ranks as the top Asian destination in the Medical Tourism dimension; its fourth overall position trails only Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Its rankings for Facilities, Patient Experience, Reputation, and Accreditation all make it a compelling destination, particularly in Asia.
*Based on the 2020 Global MTI (Medical Tourism Index) Report published by the Medical Tourism Association.*
India’s healthcare market, geographic location, and early commitment to the globalization trend have made it a world leader in medical tourism. Relatively inexpensive prices in India are also attractive to wealthier citizens in countries that do have good local healthcare options, as near as Oman and Australia and as far away as the United States.
0 In 2019, India expanded its visa policies to make it easy for potential health travelers to obtain a medical visa. The visa is good for 60 days once a patient enters the country and can be paired with a medical attendant visa for blood relatives that wish to accompany a patient. India’s position at No. 10 in this edition of the MTI is largely attributed to strong healthcare stats and an ongoing turnstile of medical travelers. India ranks as the top Asian destination in the Medical Tourism dimension; its fourth overall position trails only Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Its rankings for Facilities, Patient Experience, Reputation, and Accreditation all make it a compelling destination, particularly in Asia.
*Based on the 2020 Global MTI (Medical Tourism Index) Report published by the Medical Tourism Association.*