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Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs

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Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs

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The globalization of healthcare services and the rising demand for affordable medical procedures have positioned medical tourism as a rapidly expanding component of the global health economy. The Medical Tourism Cost Index 2021 provides a comprehensive overview of international treatment costs across major destinations, highlighting the economic disparities and competitiveness within the healthcare market. This study conducts a comparative analysis of surgical and therapeutic procedure prices in leading medical tourism destinations including the United States, Colombia, India, Jordan, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Data from 2021 were evaluated to identify cost variations among countries and regions, focusing on procedures such as angioplasty, bypass surgery, joint replacement, cosmetic surgeries, and ophthalmic treatments. Findings reveal significant differences in medical service pricing, with developing countries in Asia and Eastern Europe offering up to 80% lower costs than those in North America. These results emphasize the critical role of cost in shaping global patient mobility and underscore the importance of strategic policy planning for countries aiming to strengthen their medical tourism competitiveness.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

YOK

Etik Beyan

ETİK BEYANA GEREK YOKTUR.

Teşekkür

DR.MESUT KARAMAN HOCAYA TEŞEKKÜR EDERİM.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Yönetimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

3 Ocak 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Kasım 2025

Kabul Tarihi

23 Kasım 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Yorulmaz, M. (2026). Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs. Turkish Research Journal of Academic Social Science, 8(2), 171-176. https://doi.org/10.59372/turajas.1817750
AMA
1.Yorulmaz M. Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs. TURAJAS. 2026;8(2):171-176. doi:10.59372/turajas.1817750
Chicago
Yorulmaz, Mehmet. 2026. “Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs”. Turkish Research Journal of Academic Social Science 8 (2): 171-76. https://doi.org/10.59372/turajas.1817750.
EndNote
Yorulmaz M (01 Ocak 2026) Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs. Turkish Research Journal of Academic Social Science 8 2 171–176.
IEEE
[1]M. Yorulmaz, “Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs”, TURAJAS, c. 8, sy 2, ss. 171–176, Oca. 2026, doi: 10.59372/turajas.1817750.
ISNAD
Yorulmaz, Mehmet. “Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs”. Turkish Research Journal of Academic Social Science 8/2 (01 Ocak 2026): 171-176. https://doi.org/10.59372/turajas.1817750.
JAMA
1.Yorulmaz M. Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs. TURAJAS. 2026;8:171–176.
MLA
Yorulmaz, Mehmet. “Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs”. Turkish Research Journal of Academic Social Science, c. 8, sy 2, Ocak 2026, ss. 171-6, doi:10.59372/turajas.1817750.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Yorulmaz. Medical Tourism Cost Index: A Comparative Analysis of Global Treatment Costs. TURAJAS. 01 Ocak 2026;8(2):171-6. doi:10.59372/turajas.1817750

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