California-based Corporation Looks to Singapore for High-quality and Affordable Medical Treatment

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 20, 2008 -- Singapore -- It is no secret that on average, a US medical traveler to Singapore pays a mere third of what a similar treatment would cost back home. With burgeoning domestic healthcare costs, such savings provide ample motivation for self-insured US corporations to jump on the medical travel bandwagon.

Leading the way is Snow Summit Mountain Resort, which turned to PlanetHospital, a pioneer medical outsourcing company, to help bring down healthcare costs for its 200 employees and 85 dependents.

Mr Rudy Rupak, PlanetHospital’s president and co-founder discloses, “Their employees experienced a 9% increase in healthcare contributions while the employer saw a double digit growth in premiums. So they were trying to find ways to lower their healthcare costs.”

Outlining the deal struck in October 2007 with the 58-year old ski resort, he says, “The arrangement is a cost-less benefit that employers include in their benefits package in which there are no upfront or per monthly fees. We are only compensated on utilization of our services.”

Mr Rupak, aware of its excellent healthcare services, identified Singapore as an ideal medical destination.

Leading the way is Snow Summit Mountain Resort, which turned to PlanetHospital, a pioneer medical outsourcing company, to help bring down healthcare costs for its 200 employees and 85 dependents.

Mr Rudy Rupak, PlanetHospital’s president and co-founder discloses, “Their employees experienced a 9% increase in healthcare contributions while the employer saw a double digit growth in premiums. So they were trying to find ways to lower their healthcare costs.”

Benefits Manager, 27-year old Ms Jamie Pecoraro, adds, “When they hear about the quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology and impressive hospitals in Singapore, I’m sure they will seriously consider heading there for treatment.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) ranked Singapore’s healthcare system best in Asia and sixth worldwide. By comparison, the US is ranked 37th. A multifaceted medical hub with high standards of patient services, research, development and training, Singapore’s well-established medical infrastructure also boasts 13 JCI-accredited medical facilities staffed by doctors trained in the best centers around the world.

Impressive as accolades and achievements read, Director of Healthcare Services at the Singapore Tourism Board, Dr Jason Yap, notes the importance of such educational and exploratory visits.

“Having never traveled out of the US, many Americans are apprehensive about going to a foreign land for healthcare. So, when representatives see first-hand how modern, safe and advanced Singapore is, we believe they will then reassure their employees who will feel more comfortable about coming here.”

Ms Pecoraro asserts, “It’s important to know what to expect before sending somebody to a country none of us have been to before, let alone for medical treatment. Please visit http://www.syndacast.com/press-releases/3074-release.html

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