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Soaring U.S. Health Costs are Driving More Americans Abroad for Medical Care

By: Anthony Mecir and Katharine Greider | Source: From the AARP Bulletin print edition | September 1, 2007

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Health travel agencies that plan trips combining medical care and vacations:

www.medjourneys.com

www.medretreat.com

www.medicalnomad.com

www.planethospital.com

 

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