Join The Medical Tourism Association

Join The Medical Tourism Association

Purpose : To provide a single reliable trustworthy source of information for the world on Medical Tourism.
The Medical Tourism Association is dedicated to the advancement of Medical Tourism throughout the world.
The Medical Tourism Association is made up of organizations form all around the world working together to improve healthcare and provide the highest quality of care for international patients.

Who is the Medical Tourism Association ?
Representation
We are the voice of the Medical Tourism Industry throughout the world. We represent Hospitals, Medical Tourism Companies, and healthcare companies and providers from Asia, Middle East, South East Asia, Europe, US, UK, Canada, and Latin America. If you are operating from or to any of these countries than you should be a member of the medical tourism association!

Annual Membership Fees are as follows:

• Corporate Gold (Includes Branding Benefits) $5000
• Government/Healthcare Cluster Membership $5000
• US/International Hospital Membership $3000
• Government/Healthcare Cluster Membership $2000
• Specialty Clinic/Clinical Trials Membership $2000
• Travel Agencies Membership $2000
• Spa and Wellness Membership $2000
• Medical Tourism Facilitators Membership $1500
• Corporate Membership $1500
• Industry Associations and Chambers $1000
• Practicing Physicians $500
• Buyers Circle *must be pre-qualified $500

Click Here for the Medical Tourism Association Membership Application 2010

Click Here for the Medical Tourism Association Membership Catalog 2010

MEMBER BENEFITS:

Your First Week as a Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Member You will Receive ~

Introductory Networking Email

Existing members will receive an introduction email sent out to our member database that features information about your company, who you wish to network and work with, as well as contact information.

Contact Information, Corporate Profile & Logo on the Medical Tourism Association Website Members can now submit their corporate profile to be listed as an additional link next to their contact information and logo on the MTA website. Corporate Profile must be one to three (1 to 3) paragraphs and must be approved by the MTA prior to upload.

Free Subscription to the Medical Tourism Magazine

Classified Listing in the Medical Tourism Magazine

As a member you will be listed in the MTA directory in the Medical Tourism Magazine both online and print. In addition, this directory will be distributed at the annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™.

Magazine Newsletter Listing

All new members will be introduced in our Medical Tourism Magazine Bi-Weekly newsletter sent out to our entire database.

Savings~

Discounts at Medical Tourism Conferences throughout the World Members receive discounts to both the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ in Los Angeles and any other conferences around the world throughout the year that the MTA sponsors.

Discounts on Advertising in the Medical Tourism Magazine

Marketing Benefits~

Building Brand Awareness to International Insurance Companies, Employers, and Healthcare Companies By being a prestigious MTA member, you increase international brand awareness and exposure throughout the world! The Medical Tourism Magazine goes out to thousands of people in hard copy and even more through it's online version the internet. From both the MTA website and the medical tourism magazine website, issues can be downloaded. The Officers of the MTA speak at all of the major conference throughout the world to encourage insurance companies and employers to join the association and to work with MTA Members in their implementation of medical tourism programs.

Marketing Support and Workshops

Whether you are just starting up your own medical tourism company or have an established business already in the medical tourism industry, the MTA can help you develop and strengthen your marketing plan by providing valuable industry information. MTA can help educate you about implementing Best Practices within your company and provides guidance as needed throughout your membership. We work together to strengthen the Industry as a whole.

Use of Medical Tourism Association Logo on Your Website Members can use the MTA logo on their own website, if linked properly back to the MTA website.

Protecting your Reputation

Through due diligence, our members can separate themselves from others in the industry. By being a member of the Medical Tourism Association, you are dedicated to working with others to promote the industry in a positive direction, thus furthering your reputation as an established and reputable organization.

Media and Press Opportunities

We always refer media and press exclusively to our members and provide them with email and phone numbers to contact for articles and publications. The MTA has been featured in numerous publications throughout the world, including the LA Times, Newsmax, Business Week and the New York Times. As a member of the MTA, your membership is held in high regard when being viewed by members of the media, patients, insurers and employers.

Video on our Website

Members can submit a five (5) minute video to be placed on our Medical Tourism Magazine website for viewing. Videos must be approved buy the MTA and directed at educating the industry, no just self-promotion.

Article Published on the Online Version of the Medical Tourism Magazine

Members are given priority to submit articles for publication for the online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine. All articles will be reviewed and must be approved before being published. Articles should be educational.

Continuing Education~

Participation in the MTA Committees

All members can join any or all of the six MTA Committees. Teleconferences are held each month at various days and times to accommodate all international members.

Advice on Attracting International Patients

The MTA will help you attract international patients by the exposure you receive from being listed on our website and through the Medical Tourism Magazine.

Input on the Direction of the Association and the Medical Tourism Industry

Members can participate in any or all of over six member committees who come up with ideas for what projects the MTA will participate in, as well as how members can help to create a solid foundation for the medical tourism industry. With the help of our members the Association can grow and move forward to work together in providing a better understanding of the medical tourism and reduce liability.

Research Reports, Studies, and Information from the MTA

Networking~

Increased Networking
The contact information for all members is listed on the MTA website, which is easily viewed by thousands of people searching for information on medical tourism. Prospective patients and business opportunities can access member websites directly from our website.

Patient Referrals

We exclusively refer patient inquiries to our members and encourage potential patients, insurance companies, and employers to work exclusively with MTA members.

Participation in High Level Networking Events

Participation in high level networking events such as the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress™ which will feature up to 2,000 attendees, up to 200 speakers up to 100 exhibitors from all over the world.

Legal Assistance~

Legal Information and Legal Networking regarding Medical Tourism

As a member of the MTA, we can connect you with other members in the legal field. These members are highly established lawyers and extremely knowledgeable in the field of medical tourism. They have made themselves available to MTA members and are willing to assist members with legal questions and documents and provide special pricing to members.

Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification™~

MTA Certification Program Participation

The MTA has launched a medical tourism certification of medical tourism facilitators who are involved in the coordination of patient care for patients traveling from one country to another. This program is open to MTA members. The certification process is a detailed process of evaluation which may take up to 90 to 120 days to complete. Those Medical Tourism Facilitators who have applied for the certification are listed on the MTA website as "In Application Process." Successful Members will be listed as "Certified Members."

Healthcare Clusters~

Assistance in Establishing Medical Clusters

The MTA works with governments and groups of healthcare providers to help develop and promote medical clusters in different countries. We assist in seeking support and funding for local hospitals and clinics