Patients Going to Latin America for Treatment

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Medical and dental costs have soared in the United States. Insurance plans are sometimes tricky in their language and they do not always cover different procedures. People are looking for more affordable care and have begun visiting other countries to have certain medical and dental procedures performed. Costa Risa is one of those countries. Medical tourism is helping Costa Rica's economy while it saves visiting patients half or more of the cost. One short table notes the costs in Costa Rica and the U.S. to demonstrate the differences. This essay focuses on medical tourism in Costa Rica. There are four sources used in this three page paper.