2018 : More than 500 patients from U.S. hospitals travel abroad for treatment in the next year . Companies creating a niche in the service industry as medical travel planners . They market upscale accommodations , Western - trained staff .
Study : More than 6 million from U.S. will travel abroad for treatment in the next year . Companies creating a niche in the service industry as medical travel planners . Hospitals market upscale accommodations , Western-trained surgeons .