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More and more people are seeking medical care outside the United States due to the increasing costs of health services. Both citizens with insurance and those without have acknowledged this reality, opting to explore more affordable options. Some of the busiest countries are Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Colombia and Brazil, among others. All of these offer different services that fit what the patient is looking for.
“They have to provide that co-pay, but a lot of the time they don’t have that money,” said Karla Moreno, a social worker. “A lot of jobs don’t offer health insurance, and the ones that do offer health insurance are not enough.”
The documentary looks at the lives of three people who had different reasons to travel outside the United States to receive medical treatment. Each person shared their experience and comments.
Likewise, the video features different professionals who share their experiences and knowledge about this movement. Some of the professionals are foreigners who provide a different point of view on medical tourism.
