Testimonials 2011

     "The Congress was a terrific opportunity to network directly with  significant stakeholders and professionals involved in medical travel while also learning about  "best practices",  emerging trends and latest industry knowledge by  leading experts from around the globe"

Karen Timmons. Former CEO and President of Joint Commission International and currently Senior Advisor to Boston Consulting Group

"The Chicago MTA World medical Tourism Congress was an excellent opportunity for the Porto Alegre Health Care delegation to increase our network of contacts as well as strengthen our relationships already established with the various players in international medical tourism in previous editions of the MTA Congress. This annually held meeting is the best one-stop opportunity for any business that wishes to develop a global network of contacts in this growing healthcare niche."

Letícia Comparsi Marques. International Relations.                                         Porto Alegre Health Care Cluster

 "The idea to link the Global Benefits Conference with the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress is great. It provided me with a different perspective on developments impacting global health benefit trends and approaches to managing cost. I learned quite a few new things and had the opportunity to meet many interesting people from across the international benefits spectrum. It is definitely worth attending and I look forward to the next event in Florida."

Marc Reinhardt | President - Sr. Regional Manager
Generali Employee Benefits, The Americas

  “The interaction with influential professionals in the industry was the best part of the Congress. I believe the 5thWorld Medical Tourism Congress is the perfect platform to promote Mexico as a leading medical tourism destination. I made very valuable connections that can result in opportunities for collaboration with other industry players. It was worth making the investment and I look forward to next year!”

 Eduardo A' de Lima. President edl&Associates 

 "The 4th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress was an amazing event.  I was able to network with professionals all over the world and expand my knowledge of global healthcare and the medical tourism industry"

Martha Coleman, Manager for MD Anderson International Center and International Cancer Assesment Center

"I experienced an excellent, well coordinated conference, filled with key thought leaders, decision makers and topical, relevant information covering health, benefits and medical tourism related issues from across the globe. This was an investment that was worth making and I look forward to next year."

Brad Beira, Senior Vice President, Marsh Ltd.

"This conference was the first one I had attended, but won’t be the last!  I met great health tourism entrepreneurs, the conference was well planned and interesting. I am continuing dialogue with specific companies to create business opportunities for Bermuda and my small business.  The networking was powerful and will be sustaining as I continue to forge and build relationships of likeminded business owners.”

 Linda Merritt JP, Chairman, Bermuda Health Council

"I found this years' Congress well attended with a top notch array of motivational speakers; and healthcare professionals from all over the globe.  
I was able to reconvene with a number of established business associates and contact personnel within the industry; as well as to establish some new business partners from different venues; wishing to collaborate on a group corporate health association product; that has been introduced to several international regions"

Keith Johnson, RHU, President, Stop-Loss Brokerage, Inc.

"I was impressed by the number of things I was able to learn as a new member and appreciated the opportunity to share my experiences at RMI with members from around the world"

Dr. Javier Lopez, Director General, Instituto de Medicina Regenerativa

"The networking software was brilliant this year and the opportunity to connect so easily with other attendees was truly invaluable. I’m already looking forward to next year’s congress in Miami!”

James Woomer, MSN, CRNA. President & CEO, Advanced Practice Nurse International

 "This was my first medical tourism congress, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were so many people – from all over the world - who hold a similar passion for this growing phenomena. As a university professor it is sometimes challenging to hold the attention of an audience for longer than 10 minutes! But delegates at the conference were hungry for information and they seemed to hang on every word I said – quite flattering!!"

Director and Endowed Chair Center of Economic Excellence in Tourism and Economic Development - College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management University of South Carolina, Columbia 

 "As a medical tourism and global healthcare marketing agency, the MTA Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress is the most important event of our year.  If it matters to the medical tourism or global healthcare market, you'll find it at this single event.  In just one day, The Goodness Company had critical meetings with representatives from Mexico, Nicaragua, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jamaica, Ecuador and Colombia.  If you can only attend one event a year...make sure its the MTA World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress."

 Patrick Goodness, CEO. The Goodness Company: Medical Tourism Marketing

"In addition to the large number of participants and the excellent organization of the conference, there were opportunities to make deals with the relevant institutions, such as service facilitators, insurance companies, as a hospital we have made several agreements with some of those institutions".

Hashem Irshaid. International Medical Tourism Marketing & Quality Consultant. Jordan Hospital

"I am honored to attend this outstanding congress, and impressed by the breadth and depth in the development of medical tourism industry. Excellent speakers and broad topics inspired my thinking. I learned much from the shared experience. And the networking is great to connect with each other. I believe more and more people will benefit from this expanding event. Thanks for your professional organization."

Carol Wang, Overseas Representative of National Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine

 "I was impressed by the conference. It brought together a wide range of people and organizations from many countries with different backgrounds, experience and expertise, and provided a great opportunity for networking and exchanging information".

 Bernard Merkel. Minister Counselor. Head of Food Safety, Health and Consumer Affairs. Delegation of the European Union to the United States of America

 "The MTA-conference on global medical tourism is an international attractor for provider, researcher and decision maker in the emerging field of health oriented travel. I always appreciate the valuable discussions with colleagues and other research groups to establish the global health research and education network. I'm looking forward meeting you all next year in Florida".

Prof. Dr. Horst Kunhardt. Deggendorf University. Faculty of Economics/Business IT Program director MBA Health Care Management. Institute of Cross-border Health Care Management

 "As a former healthcare executive, practicing physician and award-winning medical journalist, I wanted to share my expertise but never dreamed that my session would be standing room only. I was overwhelmed by the number of people truly interested in a step-by-step process of how to promote their services using contemporary multi-media tools. It was clear that they had chosen the World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress out of hundreds of other conferences to get the most advanced, cutting-edge information on branding and promoting, growing their practice, outreach and market penetration. Since many participants who wanted one-on-one consulting with me weren't able to do so on site, they have followed up post-conference to help ensure their healthcare organizations and services have the best chance to stand apart in the competitive global market and achieve a level of success never thought possible without insider insight and coaching."

 P. Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, FACP, Medical Contributor, Fox Chicago News

“I have attended many health care conferences across Middle East, Asia pacific and North America in 2010. I found the Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress the best and really impressed by the way the entire conference was organised.  The networking software and sessions were really helpful to meet the policy makers and other senior professionals from across the globe. I will definitely be attending the 2011 Conference in Chicago.”
~ Jai Verma, Regional Director-Cross Border Solutions- Middle East ,Africa & India, UnitedHealth International

"You can't appreciate the length and breadth of the Medical Tourism Industry until you get all those folks in a room and listen to their shared experiences.  The World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress was the perfect forum for bringing together stakeholders from all over the world to help find common ground on shared health resources.  It is an absolute must for any medical provider looking for global reach for their services."
~ Michael Bertaut, Senior Healthcare Intelligence Analyst, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

"Because globalization of healthcare services is relatively new, the World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress, provides an efficient face-to-face experience with healthcare, insurance, medical travel industry professionals. I continue to learn new ideas, services, and "best" practices that we consider incorporating in our own self-funded health and worker's compensation plans."
~ Jack Norton, MBA/PHR, Human Resource Manager, Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

"Our business sends European patients to have surgery abroad. At the World Medical Tourism Congress I established contact with both hospital groups and key officials from almost every potential medical tourism destination in the world. Through these contacts we can now expand our network of destination hospitals in a scale that otherwise would have been impossible."
~ Patrick Blasone, Mylooks Danmark SMBA

"The World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress's VIP Program allowed me the opportunity to explore many new programs to help my clients cut benefit costs and offer their employees more choices in getting the best healthcare possible. Without the VIP Program, I would have missed this valuable opportunity. I made many, many great contacts and learned so much. I can't wait to come back next year!"
~ Stephanie R. Manley, RHU, CPIW, Senior Associate, Mercer

"As an Insurance Broker, it was helpful to connect with employers and facilitators and learn new ways to incorporate Medical Travel in employer sponsored health Plans."
~ Tino Versoza, VP Employee Benefits Division, Heffernan Insurance Brokers

“The World Medical Tourism and Healthcare Congress is the most important gathering of Healthcare professionals to learn about more information about the issues we all face in today’s market. When it comes to the issues about  Healthcare Reform, nearly every piece of information is discussed to aid implementation once and when it becomes law. The Congress also allows for networking with the current and new vendors and facilitators to make sound decisions as to where to send our clients for alternative practical costs for exceptional medical and dental treatment.”
~ Ramon Sandoval, Trusted Insurance Services

“Our company as many other companies in these economic times face tighter budgets. The Buyer VIP pass made it possible, so that I could attend such an amazing event. The World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress allowed me to sit in on educational sessions and network with other leading Insurance and HR professionals on informative Healthcare choices of today. I will definitely be submitting my application for 2011 Conference in Chicago.”
~ Loren Martinez, Account Manager, Webb and Greer Insurance

“I have attended all three Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress and with each experienced a higher level of commitment and professional expertise from global attendees and it’s speakers. I can think of no other event where an underwriting opportunity could have a bigger impact in being able to mingle and absorb a wealth of industry knowledge while expensing nothing but time.” 
~ Armando F. Polanco, Principal Managing Partner, Texas Benefits

Testimonials 2009

"The conference was very successful. We are happy with the fact we positioned Korea as the top destination of medical tourism through this conference." He added, "Along with MTA, Korea is looking forward to another big success in Korea Global Healthcare and World Medical Tourism Conference in Seoul, Korea in April 2010. The Korean government will make its best endeavor to set up the norms of medical tourism with MTA and other industry leaders."
~ Dr. Ha-Jeong Park, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health & Welfare of Korea

”As the Platinum Sponsor, we would like to congratulate the Medical Tourism Association for organizing this event and providing a platform for the global industry players to network. The workshop, conference, exhibition and one-on-one meetings were beneficial for us to gain insights and exposure on the global medical tourism scene. Malaysia had more than 100 one-on-one meetings with potential clients and look forward to establish more business opportunities in events to come.”
~ Mr. Say Chuan Ooi, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, Ministry of Health Malaysia

“It was one of the best organized and informative meetings I have ever attended.”
~Mehmet Utku Barin, International Marketing Manager, Memorial Healthcare Group

“Thank you MTA! This conference was an outstanding opportunity to meet the key leaders in Medical Tourism.”
~ Jean O. Forbes, CSA, Dir. of Intl Sales & Business Development Homewatch International, Inc presenting Homewatch CareGivers

“We found the World at our doorstep offering new opportunities for accessing medical care through medical tourism."
~Carol Berry, Health Care Administrators Association - Board Director

“I want to express my admiration for the huge efforts which was done by…MTA, to make the LA congress a successful and unprecedented one, we had a great time , and we enjoyed the sessions , and the one to one meetings , it was very fruitful.”
~ Dr. Fawzi ALHammouri, Chairman, Private Hospital Association of Jordan

"This is the second year AllMedicalTourism.com has sponsored and exhibited at the World Medical Tourism Congress... within 90 minutes of the congress opening on Monday morning, we had paid for the trip in confirmed bookings. It really is the premier gathering in the medical tourism industry to do business."
~ Rob Passmore, CEO AllMedicalTourism.com

“For us this is the “main event” in Medical Tourism and the take away this year exceeded even our expectations. See you all again in 2010!”
~ Brad Cook, International Department, Hospital Clinica Biblica

"I have been to many trade shows and networking events in my life, but not one comes close to comparing with the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress. The only limits to the networking opportunities were hours in the day. I have NEVER connected with more business prospects in my life! I will definitely be back for 2010 and bring more members of my team!"
~ Michael R. Brown, President, Michael Brown Communications

“Very rich event, got the opportunity to learn about the industry; Network meetings with facilitators will definitely increase revenue of our clinic . It was very worth it, the time and money invested on this event will payback easily; for sure we will be there next year!”
~ Elias Bemaras, CEO- ProgenCell, Stem cell therapies

"Excellent networking!"
~ Michael I. Kent, Founder & Principal, Health Access Solutions International, LLC

“The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in Los Angeles exceeded my expectations in the networking connectivity and educational expansion of the industry. I have already cleared my schedule for next years event in Los Angeles.”
~ Armando F. Polanco, Principal Managing Partner Texas Benefits

“I found the entire conference to be spectacular..It truly was the United Nations of Health Care. The World of Global Medical care is here to stay."
~ Jim Simonds, Principal, Arroyo Insurance Services

" I wish to congratulate the MTA for a most successful and enlightening conference.”
~ Vernice Walkine, Director-General – Island of the Bahamas

“Medical Tourism is one of the biggest revenue generated industry in the world, the congress in Los Angeles this year have foster a stable forum for the communication for health industry participations to ensure transparency and quality of health care being provided to patients without hidden costs or unpredicted expenses.”
~ Laila Al Jassmi, CEO, Clinical Support Services Sector –Dubai Health Authority

“The face time at the exhibit hall provided valuable insight of varying country’s medical facilities and services, its infrastructure, traditional values and culture.”
~ Jackie Schulte, SPHR/GPHR, SGS Tool Company

“The Medical Tourism and World Health Congress was a great opportunity to network with a diversified group of government officials, ministers of health, and key decision making individuals representing the top organizations involved in this sector.”
~ Martin Arias, Baptist Health South Florida

"The Congress was indeed most productive and enjoyable international Forum of Industry Leaders and Policy Makers. The Presence of Paho on behalf of the WHO had a good sound regulatory perspective. To have all those persons present and to learn from them is equal to many years of study, consultation and international fact finding missions. Similarly, to have all of them available to listen to each of us explaining the benefits of Health and Medical Tourism in South Africa far outweight the cost of traveling and registration. It truly was value for money in a thousand ways."
~ Dr Molefi Sefularo, Deputy Minister of Health, South Africa

“This congress was both a tremendous professional experience and an extremely entertaining event.”
~ Dr. Jean-Marcel Guillon, General Director, FV Hospital Vietnam

“I wish to congratulate Jonathan, Renee, the MTA board and its staff for a successful congress. The networking proved to be very fruitful and the learning sessions expanded my knowledge about the latest in the industry. I trust that harmony and singleness in purpose among our colleagues will continue to prevail in this industry that we all love and serve."
~ Cynthia Carrion, Undersecretary of Tourism – Philippines

“I was impressed to see how well attended the conference was, and Secondly, by the vast number of countries that attended.”
~ Ricardo Forbes, MBA, Marketing Manager, Thomas E. Mestmaker Insurance & Associates, Inc.

“The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress was a very productive experience in promoting El Salvador as a medical tourism investment destination.”
~ Carolina Vides de Palomo, Investment Advisor - PROESA, Medical Devices and Services

Testimonials 2008

“It was most impressive in its organization and execution, and helped us industry participants show the world that this is a professional emerging industry with great potential. Los Angeles will give us another great opportunity to present our consulting and marketing services to foreign-based hospitals, clinics and governments, and to U.S. employers, insurance companies and government."
~Alex Piper, President, OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions

“The Medical Tourism conference was amazing! The energy and excitement surrounding this cutting-edge industry was contagious. The impact medial tourism will have on the new health reform coming to America is something everyone should stand up and pay attention to. Medical Tourism will play a major role in the future of Healthcare. “
~Trish Freeman, President, Freeman Insurance Services

"Impressive what the MTA put together, the networking was excellent can not wait for L.A. next year. Finally a congress that brings together all the key player from the medical tourism industry"
~Carlos Zavala, Angeles Health International

“ Learned more about medical tourism in two days than the prior two years reading and studying about it.”
~Armando Polanco, Principal, Texas Benefits

"As a journalist, the conference gave great insight into the medical tourism industry and gave me the opportunity to interview doctors, facilitators and even some patients who had procedures done outside the U.S. It was a great way to make contacts and get educated about a potentially booming industry."
~Jared Shelley, Staff Writer, Human Resource Executive magazine

“I very much enjoyed the conference. This was a tremendous opportunity to really see first hand the number and type of international providers focused on the US marketplace.”
~Matt Leming, Vice President, Swiss Re

“We were very impressed with the conference: The number of attendees was unparalleled. Equally important, those people represented organizations of key interest to us: insurance companies, insurance consultants/brokers, TPAs, etc. Finally, because this conference was dedicated to the industry: the energy level was incredible and everybody reached out to each other to network and learn more of the latest developments. Congrats Medical Tourism Association for putting this excellent conference together and thereby help move our industry forward.”
~Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO, WorldMed Assist

“I have yet to attend another Medical Tourism Conference which has brought together so many like minded people who were looking for answers as to where to go or where to send their patients and who to link up with. The formal and informal dinners and cocktails were also fabulous for so many of us to get to know each other. The highlight was the Gala Dinner. “
~Dato Jacob Thomas, President, Private Hospital Association of Malaysia

“Patients Without Borders used the Medical Tourism Congress in 2008 to officially launch our branding campaign. Our sponsorship and booth presence were invaluable in terms of increasing awareness of our premium brand as well as making key business contacts, most of whom we are still working with closely.”
~Jeff Carter, CEO, Patients Without Border

"World Medical Tourism Congress was the largest and the most valuable conference I have ever been. We could feel the wind of change in the US healthcare market. I believe we provided health insurance companies and the self insured with the clear message that Korea is the right partner to work with."
~James Bae, the secretary officer of Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion

'The medical tourism industry seems poised to grow in volume and significance within the next few years. Participation in the MTA Congress provided an excellent opportunity for Singapore’s public healthcare group to network and showcase our JCI accredited facilities.'
~Ms Judy Lim, Director, Marketing, MOH Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore

"The conference offered a splendid opportunity to interact with a diverse group of participants and hear the latest thinking on medical travel and global networks."
~Lorna Friedman, Senior Medical Officer Strategy and Emerging Markets, CIGNA