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BAC Medical concierge (BACMc)
Finally, You Can Have 'The Healthcare You Deserve, At A Price You Can Afford'™
BAC Medical Concierge (BACMC), the most patient-centered global medical tourism facilitator in the world, has an expert team to personally accommodate every patient in their destination country, be it in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and / or Panama, and soon to be up and running in India, Brazil, Thailand, Mexico, Malaysia, and South Korea. BACMT effectively handles any request, leaving nothing to chance.
BACMT caters to:
> Individual patients
> Self-insured companies
> Third party administrators
> Individual physicians and physician practices
> Private and public unions
> State, trade, national and medical associations
Quality is usually always measured by nurse to patient ratios, infection rates, 30-day re-admission rates, and deaths during hospitalization. While the USA numbers aren't bad, it's refreshing to know that quality measurements and outcomes far surpass the USA's numbers in Costa Rica and Panama. Health services are a targeted export industry in both countries and both have made tremendous strides to improve the infrastructure and staffing of the premier facilities that BACMT utilizes. In fact, Registered Nurse (RN) to patient ratios are often 1:4, as compared to 1:8 or 1:10 in the USA.
BACMT prides itself on the ability to provide patients an alternative to the traditional USA healthcare experience that is more patient-focused and conducted in Joint Commission International accredited hospitals, (JCI, the international arm of the Joint Commission that accredits U.S. hospitals), by world-renowned surgeons who are recognized by their peers as experts in their respective fields. In addition, BACMT's patients experience their recovery in the tropical paradises of Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Panama at recovery centers with a 24/7 nursing staff, where their every want and need is satisfied beyond their expectations. BACMT makes all of this and much more available at an average saving of 50-70%, when compared to the average cost of the same procedures in the United States. To learn more about the savings, click here.
Recently, BACMT partnered with Medical Tours Costa Rica (MTCR) / International Medical Tourism Center (IMTC), a leader in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico medical tourism. MTCR / IMTC is the foremost consultation and facilitation service in the region and has provided inbound, managed healthcare information and services to more than 2,500 patients from Canada, the United States.
The founders of MTCR / IMTC, Bill and Brad Cook are recognized as pioneers in the medical tourism industry. Other nations and hospitals looking to develop their health travel industry look to the international patient program Bill and Brad have developed as the model to follow. Brad is often contacted by hospitals and governments from other nations as a consultant. Bill is recognized around the world as an expert on all matters having to do with the industry and has coauthored books and written many articles on the subject. To view MTCR / IMTC real patient testimonials, click here.
Global health, more commonly referred to as medical tourism or medical travel, is growing at a rapid rate, as more and more individuals and companies alike are discovering the wonderful benefits that are inherent in accessing the great quality healthcare available outside of the USA. This in turn creates a better and less expensive healthcare experience for those involved, in destinations such as Costa Rica, which is ranked higher than the USA for quality of healthcare by the World Health Organization (WHO). Deloitte Consulting predicts that by the year 2017, an estimated $50 billion in healthcare will be outsourced.
A September 30, 2013 special report that aired on ABC World News / Nightline, explains how an American company, based in North Carolina, encourages their employees to travel to Costa Rica to have surgical procedures performed, rather than have them done in the U.S., as it is more cost effective for both the company and the employee. The surgeon featured in the report, Dr. Oscar Oeding, is the same surgeon BACMT uses, as is the hospital mentioned, Hospital Clinica Biblica. To read the report and view the video, please click here.
An October 9, 2013 special report that aired on CBS News / CBS This Morning, focused on the rising cost of healthcare that is causing a lot of Americans to find cheaper options abroad. CBS News travel editor, Peter Greenberg, reported on one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry - medical tourism. To view the video, please click here.
BACMT has positioned itself as the global leader in medical tourism and is proud to offer a solution to the healthcare needs of North Americans that is safe, affordable, comprehensive and even enjoyable.
Umbrella Health Membership™
A BACMT Umbrella Health Membership™ is an innovative and affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. For years retailers have offered memberships, from which their members received deep discounts on goods and services. But until now, there has never been an Umbrella Health Membership™ for individuals and companies / corporations. A BACMT Umbrella Health Membership™ applies the concept of “purchasing power” to healthcare services. As a member, you receive quality healthcare, both here in the U.S. (for minor ailments, illnesses and some preventative care) and in Costa Rica or Puerto Rico (for surgical procedures, addiction treatment and executive physicals), at significantly reduced costs. To learn more, click here.
Breath of Services
BACMT has a broad range of services that they regularly see patients for, including, but not limited to the following:
> Addiction Treatment
> Anti-Aging Medicine
> Bariatric Surgery
> Cardiology
> CCSVI Liberation (Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency)
> Colorectal Screening / Surgery
> Cosmetic Surgery
> Dental Surgery
> Depression Treatment
> Dermatology
> Diabetes (Type 2 Reversal)
> Executive Physical
> Eye Surgery (Including LASIK)
> General Surgery
> Hair Transplant
> In Vitro Fertilization
> OBGYN
> Ophthalmology
> Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery
> Otolaryngology
> Orthopedic Surgery
> Pain Management
> Plastic Surgery
> Stem Cell Treatment for:
o Parkinson's Disease
o Multiple Sclerosis
o Rheumatic Diseases
o Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)
o Cosmetic Rejuvenation
o Orthomolecular Medicine
o And Much More. . .
> Substance Abuse Treatment
> Urology
One of the largest contributors to the fact that a BACMT patient returns home as raving fan about the quality outcome of their procedure or treatment and their experience while partaking in the BACMT patient process, is the team of dedicated patient advocates located in BACMT's destination countries.
Patient Advocates
BACMT has a team of patient advocates that makes sure every patient has every single one of their needs and desires fulfilled while they are in their destination country. BACMT patient advocates are with each patient through every step of the patient process, even initiating contact with each patient before they leave for their destination country and providing the necessary services to ensure that the patient has a flawless trip; services including:
> Greeting the patient at the airport with a large bouquet of tropical flowers
> Whisking the patient away to their recovery center to get settled in
> Taking the patient to all pre-operative and post-operative appointments
> Taking the patient to every physical therapy session (when needed)
> Going with the patient to their appointments on the day of their surgery or treatment
> Arranging for patients to go on tours such as a coffee plantation, volcano, rainforest, beach, waterfall, canopy, and many others
> Making sure each patient has all of the foods and beverages they prefer at their recovery center
> Taking the patient to the airport on the day of their departure, thanking them and wishing them well
Having a BACMT patient advocate with them every step of the way allows each patient to feel safe, comfortable and at ease during their trip, because it lets them focus on the only thing they should have to focus on, which is feeling healthy and being happy.
Follow-up Care
One area that really makes patients feel great about making the choice to have their healthcare needs fulfilled with BACMT is the comprehensive follow-up that takes place after they return home. Prior to ever boarding the plane to come to down to their destination country, patients' follow-up care appointment in their home town is scheduled by BACMT with the appropriate physician relative to the procedure they are having performed, so that they can rest assured that the necessary follow-up to their procedure is taken care of appropriately.
BACMT coordinates the post-operative follow-up appointments between not only the patient and their doctor in their home town, but also between the patient and their BACMT physician via a video conference call to ensure that the patient is able to ask any questions they may have or simply stay in contact with their BACMT physician at any point and time, once they return home. BACMT physicians pride themselves on not only their professional abilities as a surgeon and being a leader of their respective fields, but also on their warmth and bedside manner; this is very apparent to each BACMT patient and makes them feel at ease when speaking to their BACMT physician.
Ensuring that every BACMT patient has the care they need and deserve every step of the process and being certain that they know they are forever part of the BACMT family is an integral part of the BACMT experience.
Savings
The fact that BACMT offers patients the ability to have their procedures and treatments performed in world-class, Joint Commission International accredited hospitals, by world renowned surgeons who have over 80% of their patients flying in every day for their services, obtain a higher level of personalized care then they are accustomed to or would receive at home, and get to recover in a tropical paradise where they don't have to worry about the stresses of everyday life, is reason enough for them to think this would cost more than they would pay at home. However, the fact is that BACMT patients save an average of 50-70% off the cost of having their procedure or treatment done at home, and this savings even includes their lodging, flights and all of the exceptional services that BACMT offers throughout the medical tourism process.
Here are some example savings for 10 of the more commonly performed BACMT procedures:
Procedure United States Cost BACMT Cost Savings
Total Hip Replacement $45,000 $13,800 70%
Total Hip Replacement (both) $75,000 $24,200 68%
Total Knee Replacement $36,000 $12,400 66%
ACL Repair $35,000 $5,200 85%
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass $25,000 $13,000 48%
Gastric Sleeve $22,000 $11,000 50%
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy $19,200 $6,300 68%
Porcelain Veneers (per tooth) $3,000 $400 87%
Dental Implants (per tooth) $3,500 $800 77%
Total Mouth Restoration $75,000 $14,000 81%
Average Savings = 70%
*All medical and dental implants or other material that is foreign to the body are United States FDA approved.
Financing
One of BAC Medical Marketing's other divisions, BAC Medical Financing, has partnered with Prosper, the world's largest peer-to-peer lending service, to be able to offer financing to BACMT's patients for their medical / dental procedures and treatments. Being the largest lending service, Prosper is able to provide the lowest medical loan rates anywhere in the financing industry.
In peer-to-peer lending, borrowers post loan requests on Prosper's website, via the advertisement link below, and these loans are invested in by many lenders. Thus, a person borrowing $10,000, may have dozens and dozens of lenders investing in the loan. Prosper acts as the platform, and collect and distribute all the money, though the loans on their site.
Benefits of Loans for the Borrower:
How Long Does the Borrowing Process Take?
BAC Medical Concierge (BACMC), the most patient-centered global medical tourism facilitator in the world, has an expert team to personally accommodate every patient in their destination country, be it in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and / or Panama, and soon to be up and running in India, Brazil, Thailand, Mexico, Malaysia, and South Korea. BACMT effectively handles any request, leaving nothing to chance.
BACMT caters to:
> Individual patients
> Self-insured companies
> Third party administrators
> Individual physicians and physician practices
> Private and public unions
> State, trade, national and medical associations
Quality is usually always measured by nurse to patient ratios, infection rates, 30-day re-admission rates, and deaths during hospitalization. While the USA numbers aren't bad, it's refreshing to know that quality measurements and outcomes far surpass the USA's numbers in Costa Rica and Panama. Health services are a targeted export industry in both countries and both have made tremendous strides to improve the infrastructure and staffing of the premier facilities that BACMT utilizes. In fact, Registered Nurse (RN) to patient ratios are often 1:4, as compared to 1:8 or 1:10 in the USA.
BACMT prides itself on the ability to provide patients an alternative to the traditional USA healthcare experience that is more patient-focused and conducted in Joint Commission International accredited hospitals, (JCI, the international arm of the Joint Commission that accredits U.S. hospitals), by world-renowned surgeons who are recognized by their peers as experts in their respective fields. In addition, BACMT's patients experience their recovery in the tropical paradises of Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Panama at recovery centers with a 24/7 nursing staff, where their every want and need is satisfied beyond their expectations. BACMT makes all of this and much more available at an average saving of 50-70%, when compared to the average cost of the same procedures in the United States. To learn more about the savings, click here.
Recently, BACMT partnered with Medical Tours Costa Rica (MTCR) / International Medical Tourism Center (IMTC), a leader in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico medical tourism. MTCR / IMTC is the foremost consultation and facilitation service in the region and has provided inbound, managed healthcare information and services to more than 2,500 patients from Canada, the United States.
The founders of MTCR / IMTC, Bill and Brad Cook are recognized as pioneers in the medical tourism industry. Other nations and hospitals looking to develop their health travel industry look to the international patient program Bill and Brad have developed as the model to follow. Brad is often contacted by hospitals and governments from other nations as a consultant. Bill is recognized around the world as an expert on all matters having to do with the industry and has coauthored books and written many articles on the subject. To view MTCR / IMTC real patient testimonials, click here.
Global health, more commonly referred to as medical tourism or medical travel, is growing at a rapid rate, as more and more individuals and companies alike are discovering the wonderful benefits that are inherent in accessing the great quality healthcare available outside of the USA. This in turn creates a better and less expensive healthcare experience for those involved, in destinations such as Costa Rica, which is ranked higher than the USA for quality of healthcare by the World Health Organization (WHO). Deloitte Consulting predicts that by the year 2017, an estimated $50 billion in healthcare will be outsourced.
A September 30, 2013 special report that aired on ABC World News / Nightline, explains how an American company, based in North Carolina, encourages their employees to travel to Costa Rica to have surgical procedures performed, rather than have them done in the U.S., as it is more cost effective for both the company and the employee. The surgeon featured in the report, Dr. Oscar Oeding, is the same surgeon BACMT uses, as is the hospital mentioned, Hospital Clinica Biblica. To read the report and view the video, please click here.
An October 9, 2013 special report that aired on CBS News / CBS This Morning, focused on the rising cost of healthcare that is causing a lot of Americans to find cheaper options abroad. CBS News travel editor, Peter Greenberg, reported on one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry - medical tourism. To view the video, please click here.
BACMT has positioned itself as the global leader in medical tourism and is proud to offer a solution to the healthcare needs of North Americans that is safe, affordable, comprehensive and even enjoyable.
Umbrella Health Membership™
A BACMT Umbrella Health Membership™ is an innovative and affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. For years retailers have offered memberships, from which their members received deep discounts on goods and services. But until now, there has never been an Umbrella Health Membership™ for individuals and companies / corporations. A BACMT Umbrella Health Membership™ applies the concept of “purchasing power” to healthcare services. As a member, you receive quality healthcare, both here in the U.S. (for minor ailments, illnesses and some preventative care) and in Costa Rica or Puerto Rico (for surgical procedures, addiction treatment and executive physicals), at significantly reduced costs. To learn more, click here.
Breath of Services
BACMT has a broad range of services that they regularly see patients for, including, but not limited to the following:
> Addiction Treatment
> Anti-Aging Medicine
> Bariatric Surgery
> Cardiology
> CCSVI Liberation (Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency)
> Colorectal Screening / Surgery
> Cosmetic Surgery
> Dental Surgery
> Depression Treatment
> Dermatology
> Diabetes (Type 2 Reversal)
> Executive Physical
> Eye Surgery (Including LASIK)
> General Surgery
> Hair Transplant
> In Vitro Fertilization
> OBGYN
> Ophthalmology
> Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery
> Otolaryngology
> Orthopedic Surgery
> Pain Management
> Plastic Surgery
> Stem Cell Treatment for:
o Parkinson's Disease
o Multiple Sclerosis
o Rheumatic Diseases
o Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)
o Cosmetic Rejuvenation
o Orthomolecular Medicine
o And Much More. . .
> Substance Abuse Treatment
> Urology
One of the largest contributors to the fact that a BACMT patient returns home as raving fan about the quality outcome of their procedure or treatment and their experience while partaking in the BACMT patient process, is the team of dedicated patient advocates located in BACMT's destination countries.
Patient Advocates
BACMT has a team of patient advocates that makes sure every patient has every single one of their needs and desires fulfilled while they are in their destination country. BACMT patient advocates are with each patient through every step of the patient process, even initiating contact with each patient before they leave for their destination country and providing the necessary services to ensure that the patient has a flawless trip; services including:
> Greeting the patient at the airport with a large bouquet of tropical flowers
> Whisking the patient away to their recovery center to get settled in
> Taking the patient to all pre-operative and post-operative appointments
> Taking the patient to every physical therapy session (when needed)
> Going with the patient to their appointments on the day of their surgery or treatment
> Arranging for patients to go on tours such as a coffee plantation, volcano, rainforest, beach, waterfall, canopy, and many others
> Making sure each patient has all of the foods and beverages they prefer at their recovery center
> Taking the patient to the airport on the day of their departure, thanking them and wishing them well
Having a BACMT patient advocate with them every step of the way allows each patient to feel safe, comfortable and at ease during their trip, because it lets them focus on the only thing they should have to focus on, which is feeling healthy and being happy.
Follow-up Care
One area that really makes patients feel great about making the choice to have their healthcare needs fulfilled with BACMT is the comprehensive follow-up that takes place after they return home. Prior to ever boarding the plane to come to down to their destination country, patients' follow-up care appointment in their home town is scheduled by BACMT with the appropriate physician relative to the procedure they are having performed, so that they can rest assured that the necessary follow-up to their procedure is taken care of appropriately.
BACMT coordinates the post-operative follow-up appointments between not only the patient and their doctor in their home town, but also between the patient and their BACMT physician via a video conference call to ensure that the patient is able to ask any questions they may have or simply stay in contact with their BACMT physician at any point and time, once they return home. BACMT physicians pride themselves on not only their professional abilities as a surgeon and being a leader of their respective fields, but also on their warmth and bedside manner; this is very apparent to each BACMT patient and makes them feel at ease when speaking to their BACMT physician.
Ensuring that every BACMT patient has the care they need and deserve every step of the process and being certain that they know they are forever part of the BACMT family is an integral part of the BACMT experience.
Savings
The fact that BACMT offers patients the ability to have their procedures and treatments performed in world-class, Joint Commission International accredited hospitals, by world renowned surgeons who have over 80% of their patients flying in every day for their services, obtain a higher level of personalized care then they are accustomed to or would receive at home, and get to recover in a tropical paradise where they don't have to worry about the stresses of everyday life, is reason enough for them to think this would cost more than they would pay at home. However, the fact is that BACMT patients save an average of 50-70% off the cost of having their procedure or treatment done at home, and this savings even includes their lodging, flights and all of the exceptional services that BACMT offers throughout the medical tourism process.
Here are some example savings for 10 of the more commonly performed BACMT procedures:
Procedure United States Cost BACMT Cost Savings
Total Hip Replacement $45,000 $13,800 70%
Total Hip Replacement (both) $75,000 $24,200 68%
Total Knee Replacement $36,000 $12,400 66%
ACL Repair $35,000 $5,200 85%
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass $25,000 $13,000 48%
Gastric Sleeve $22,000 $11,000 50%
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy $19,200 $6,300 68%
Porcelain Veneers (per tooth) $3,000 $400 87%
Dental Implants (per tooth) $3,500 $800 77%
Total Mouth Restoration $75,000 $14,000 81%
Average Savings = 70%
*All medical and dental implants or other material that is foreign to the body are United States FDA approved.
Financing
One of BAC Medical Marketing's other divisions, BAC Medical Financing, has partnered with Prosper, the world's largest peer-to-peer lending service, to be able to offer financing to BACMT's patients for their medical / dental procedures and treatments. Being the largest lending service, Prosper is able to provide the lowest medical loan rates anywhere in the financing industry.
In peer-to-peer lending, borrowers post loan requests on Prosper's website, via the advertisement link below, and these loans are invested in by many lenders. Thus, a person borrowing $10,000, may have dozens and dozens of lenders investing in the loan. Prosper acts as the platform, and collect and distribute all the money, though the loans on their site.
Benefits of Loans for the Borrower:
- Application is online and takes less than five minutes
- Fixed loan rates from 6.73% to 35.84% APR (lower than any other financing for medical loans)
- Loans are unsecured. No collateral required
- Fixed rate - Interest rate never changes for life of loan
- Multi-year terms
- Easy monthly payments
- Loan sizes from $2,000 to $35,000
- No prepayment penalties
- No upfront fees - Origination fees depend on credit rating of borrower and are taken from the loan proceeds
How Long Does the Borrowing Process Take?
- Five minutes to get pre-qualified online
- 15 minutes to draft the loan listing
- One day to two weeks for lenders to fully commit to the loan
- 24 hours after loan is fully committed and verification documents are received, the patient receives funds
- Some patients get their funds within three to four of first application
- The average patient borrower has the funds deposited directly into their account within eight days of submitting their application
Contact BACMT today at 800.240.9473
San Jose, Costa Rica
