She's a solo traveler and nurse. Healthcare in Thailand and Bali saves her thousands.

"I wish people would realize how much easier it really is. I think some people get scared because they have it in their heads that if they don't speak the language and they're in another country, that it can't be good care. Honestly, my experience is the exact opposite."

"Medical tourism is gaining traction as people of all ages look for ways to avoid steep medical bills and insurance red tape in the US. It's a growing industry: The international health insurance market is projected to increase from nearly $32 billion in 2025 to $40 billion in 2030, with North Americans accounting for the largest share."

"Even for someone like Ison, who works in healthcare, booking appointments overseas feels way cheaper. If you want to check your thyroid and things like that, which she thinks is so important, medical tourism provides affordable access to routine preventive care."

Jordynn Ison, a 27-year-old nurse from Ohio, exemplifies a growing trend of Americans traveling to Asia for affordable medical care. She receives primary care checkups, dental work, and bloodwork during vacations in Thailand at significantly lower costs than US healthcare. With international health insurance but no US coverage, Ison finds medical tourism more economical than domestic care. Despite concerns about language barriers and quality, she reports excellent experiences with overseas healthcare providers. The medical tourism industry is expanding rapidly, with the international health insurance market projected to grow from $32 billion in 2025 to $40 billion by 2030, driven largely by North Americans seeking alternatives to expensive US medical services.

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