PwC: Start-ups might mainstream medical tourism by streamlining process

Medical tourism sites catering to patients looking for cheaper cosmetic and dental procedures are working to attract people who will travel for more costly surgeries. PwC says about 14 million people spent $68 billion on medical tourism in 2016 and spending is projected to reach $125 billion by 2011. Start-ups like Berlin-based MEDIGO and Quonomedical offer services allowing international clients to search for medical treatments, offering information about pricing and the quality of staff and services. Both take fees from the hospitals and clinics that they list. Patients write reviews, and human advisers are available to help with choosing where to receive treatment.