How Scripps and Baptist Health South Florida are responding to medical tourism growth

Medical tourism has gained popularity in recent years as people across the world look to access less expensive or better quality medical treatment.

Patients Beyond Borders estimates that the worldwide market for international patient care is approximately $40 billion today, and is expected to grow at a rate of at least 15 percent year-over-year.

More specifically, 14 million patients use medical services outside of their country of residence each year, according to Patients Beyond Borders. On average, patients spend between $3,800 and $6,000 per visit.