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7 Surprising Reasons Americans Are Turning To Medical Tourism For Healthcare!

Tired of battling sky-high medical bills, premiums, deductibles, co-pays and endless red tape? Discover how Americans are finding world-class care abroad, and why it might be your next great escape.

David Peluchette
Expats Planet
6 min readJan 10, 2025

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Ever felt like your health insurance company’s motto is “Deny, Defend, Depose”?

Between skyrocketing premiums, co-pays that could fund a small country, and the looming threat of bankruptcy over a broken bone, it’s no wonder Americans are saying, “Forget this!” and booking flights instead of ambulances.

Welcome to the world of medical tourism, where healthcare nightmares transform into tropical recovery dreams, saving you thousands (and maybe even your life)!

Ready to trade paperwork for paradise?

Let’s see if Medical Tourism is really worth the hype.

1. Why American Expats Are Swapping U.S. Insurance for Something That Actually…

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David Peluchette
David Peluchette

Written by David Peluchette

I'm an American Expat who's been living, working and traveling abroad for over 26 years, writing in a variety of topics from an Expat's perspective.

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