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Frequently Asked Questions

Who benefits from Medical Tourism?

Underinsured: Insurers reduce coverage and increase insurance costs whereas more and more individuals are underinsured and are forced to seek alternative treatments.

Uninsured: Many individuals are uninsured. In the US, 16% of the population is uninsured, representing almost 45 million Americans. For these individuals, medical illness can be a financial nightmare leading to bankruptcy. Medical Outsourcing is an increasingly popular solution for them.

Elective Procedures: Many individuals seek elective surgery such as cosmetic, plastic, dental and wellness treatments that are not included in their insurance plans.

Employer-sponsored healthcare: More and more employers are looking into Medical Outsourcing programs as a healthcare benefit option for their employees:
- More quality healthcare option at a lower cost;
- Improves employee retention and satisfaction;
- Integrate this service into the employer’s existing health benefit plan design at no cost.

Insurers: Insurers are also starting to establish partnerships with health providers abroad to treat their insured.

Tell me more about Asiser’s background?

Asiser is a Spanish based service company that forms part of Asisa Group – leading health insurance and main health state provider in Spain. For the past 35 years Asisa has built important medical network including more than 32.000 physicians and specialists. Today Asiser offers the foreign patient an access to a selected network of clinics and hospitals that include all of the Asisa Group medical centers and hospitals as well as many partner hospitals.

Do I need to send you previously any medical information?

Yes, if you are recommended a surgery (non-elective, cosmetic or dentistry) In order to offer you the best solution for your health problem, we need to have your doctor’s recommendation of a specific treatment. Our team of physicians will evaluate it and establish a contact with your practitioner in order to ensure the correct treatment and post-surgical attention.

Can you recommend me a hotel for my stay?

Asiser has an agreement with various hotel groups in Spain. Please let us know the city of interest and we will provide you the information.

Is my doctor going to be able to follow the treatment and be in contact with Asiser?

Yes, Asiser has a medical team who will stay in touch with your doctor and together they will oversee that all the procedures and processes are accomplished accordingly.