Any patient seeking affordable, high quality medical care can benefit from the IndUShealth system. However, those who may benefit the most are uninsured individuals who may face staggering medical bills for serious procedures. It's notable that half of U.S. bankruptcies are a direct result of catastrophic medical events and their associated costs.

•  Patients seeking treatments that are routinely performed in India, but not approved in the U.S. (robot assisted joint replacement as an example)

•  Patients that want to take personal accountability for their healthcare decisions, and make the best choice from global, rather than local options

•  Wait-listed patients with chronic pain or disability (Canada)

Anyone facing a serious medical procedure, such as heart or orthopedic surgery with limited financial resources to pay for it. Such resources typically include personal savings, health insurance or a combination of both. In some cases, access to the IndUShealth option may make the difference in being able to have a corrective procedure performed or not.

Other candidates who often consider global healthcare options are those considering procedures that are elective or not otherwise covered by insurance plans.

The savings will vary by procedure, but typically the cost of medical care provided through the IndUShealth system will be 70-80% less than the fees typically charged in the U.S. health care system.

•  Because of the payment system that has evolved in the U.S., it is nearly impossible to get an estimate for a procedure when the patient wants to pay cash. Because the Indian super-specialty hospitals are accustomed to dealing with the needs of international patients, they provide a concise estimate for the procedure, including physician fees, nursing care, room and food

It is simply a matter of the health care cost structure in India. Physicians and hospitals charge less, medications are less expensive, there are no additional costs (such as malpractice insurance) borne by doctors and passed along to patients through increased fees, staff salaries and other overhead costs are considerably lower, and so on.

•  Costs associated with frivolous lawsuits result in the unusually high cost of malpractice insurance in the U.S. as compared to the rest of the world

The majority of all new airliner sales into the foreseeable future are going to Asia, ultimately providing cost advantages to passengers. The cost of travel to India is now becoming very competitive with the cost of travel between major U.S. cities. For example, a patient from Raleigh would find it costs less to travel to New Delhi than to Houston mid-week…and a heart valve replacement would be $7,000 rather than $150,000. Besides:

•  Chicago, Newark and Toronto now offer nonstop flights to India

•  In many cases, the price advantage of India can also include the travel expenses of a partner traveling with the patient

Your physician will understand your particular situation and suggest the scope of treatment based on a preliminary diagnosis. Acting on this consultation, your IndUShealth Case Manager will give you treatment cost estimates and make best efforts to inform you of possible extra costs based on any past trends. Once you begin your treatment, there is the possibility that some other related procedures are suggested or required. In such cases, you and/or your designated financially responsible parties will be able to make appropriate decisions in conjunction with your referring physicians and IndUShealth Case Manager.

Medical care in the IndUShealth system is provided by board-certified physicians, many of whom have previously trained in top U.S. medical programs and practiced medicine in the United States. Their quality of care is equal to and in many cases exceeds that available in this country. In addition, IndUShealth Partner Hospitals are among the best in the world and boast an excellent professional staff, as well as the most modern facilities and equipment available. In most cases, the success rates for medical procedures performed in our partner hospitals exceeds those for U.S. institutions.

•  The Medicare program in the U.S. recognizes JCAHO accreditation as an indicator of quality…and in fact a requirement for Medicare payment to the hospital. In addition to existing International accreditations, such as ISO, Indian hospitals are seeking JCI accreditation. JCI is the international arm of JCAHO.

•  Indian super-specialty hospitals have success rates that are in many cases superior to their American counterparts, because they are focused on the international patient. IndUShealth partner hospitals have treated more than 150,000 foreign patients

India is one of the most populous countries in the world with a lower standard of living and higher incidence of poverty than in most Western countries. On the other hand, India is of one the world's most dynamic emerging countries and has an increasingly strong economy. Indian specialty hospitals have made large financial investments in recent years to ensure that their equipment and care facilities compare favorably with leading hospitals in the U.S. These hospitals have also attracted some of the best physicians in the world. India is fast becoming a worldwide health care destination.

Nursing care in IndUShealth destination hospitals is some of the best available anywhere in the world. Unlike many U.S. hospitals that rely heavily on LPN's and nursing assistants, IndUShealth hospital partners utilize registered nurses (RNs) who give direct patient care 24 hours each day.

Patients will be able to meet and talk with their Indian physician by telephone or teleconference prior to leaving the United States. We will also provide details about your physician prior to your choosing to have treatment through the IndUShealth system.

Every IndUShealth patient is assigned to a professional Case Manager who will take care of every detail of your trip and medical care from the first day of our association with you through the entire recuperative period.

•  IndUShealth makes necessary arrangements for each patient to be received at the destination airport and transported to the hospital

•  IndUShealth also provides a cell phone that is pre-programmed for use in India

We encourage patients to have a relative or loved one accompany them on their trip. These companions can remain with you throughout treatment and recuperation.

•  IndUShealth is able to assist with arrangements for accommodations, food and transportation for the patient's companion(s).

You can receive follow-up care from the physician who referred you into the IndUShealth program or another physician of your choosing.

As with all medical procedures, there is the possibility that medical outcomes may not be optimal. In instances where medical mistakes or malpractice is believed to have occurred, patients have the right to seek redress in the Indian court system similar to the procedure followed here in the U.S.

IndUShealth seeks to respond to all contingencies during your overseas health care in a manner outlined by you to address any outcome. During your consultation with an IndUShealth Case Manager, every possible outcome will be explained to you and those to whom we would turn to in an emergency.