Stricter regulations and complicated market access pathways can inhibit the medical tourism industry from growing in certain countries.
Regulatory Trends
Listed below are the key regulatory trends impacting the medical related tourism theme, as identified by GlobalData.
Rise of non-profit international accreditations
Patients seeking medical care abroad are subject to the healthcare rules and regulations in the destination country, but the addition of tourism adds a layer of complexity. Medical tourism is essentially its own sector, putting patients in vulnerable positions without regulations to protect them and their interests.
