This theory into practice report is intend for exploration of influence of globalisation on the healthcare delivery in Indian Medical Tourism industry. The scope of this report is broad as it critically analyse Indian Medical Tourism industry with the means of theoretical frameworks and case studies based on 3 famous Indian Hospitals. The core objective of this report is to determine the impact of globalisation on the Indian Medical Tourism sector, It has been discovered that India is regarded as the most favourite destination from the perspective of medical tourists and all this possible due to several factors (low treatment cost, capitalisation of superior medical technology and highly skilled paramedical and medical staff who got initial training from Developed countries). The globalisation of healthcares services had been began after the signing of General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS) which thereafter directed Indian economy towards the opening up especially in relation to inflow of advanced medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and implants from other countries and also resulted in the enhancement of quality standards which were guided through the development of clinical governance and competitive benchmarking system. Indian Medical Tourism sector has been offering qualitative and comparatively affordable healthcare services through highly skilled personnel, increasing Indian foreign revenue, expanding job opportunities within healthcare sector, augmenting the global standing of India, encouraging investors to make more investment with healthcare sector and corresponding is promoting reverse brain drain. The major challenge which is a threat to Indian healthcare services due to the globalisation factor is the increasing inequity between Indian public and private sector and is hence resulted in the form of brain drain. The second challenge is related with ethical issues in response to certain procedures (reproductive tourism & organ transplantation). Professionals of Indian public healthcare sector should come up with regulatory policies in the align with strict governance policies for India private healthcare in order to overcome certain challenges occur after the brain drain of doctors from public healthcare to private sector.
Table of Contents
- Chapter-1: Background Context with Aims & Objectives
- 1.1. Background Context
- 1.2. Motivation
- 1.3. Research Objectives
- 1.4. Method
- Chapter-2: Literature Review
- 2.1. Globalisation of Healthcare
- 2.2. Analytical Framework
- 2.3. What is Medical Tourism?
- 2.4. Indian Medical Tourism Sector
- 2.4.1. Opportunities for Indian Medical Tourism Sector
- 2.4.2. Challenges for Indian Medical Tourism Sector
- Chapter-3: Case Studies
- 3.1. Apollo Hospitals
- 3.1.1. Company Profile
- 3.1.2. Origin
- 3.1.3. Effect of Globalisation
- 3.1.4. Opportunities
- 3.1.5. Challenges
- 3.2. Max Healthcare
- 3.2.1. Company Profile
- 3.2.2. Origin
- 3.2.3. Effect of Globalisation
- 3.2.4. Opportunities
- 3.2.5. Challenges
- 3.3. Medanta Medicity
- 3.3.1. Company Profile
- 3.3.2. Origin
- 3.3.3. Effect of Globalisation
- 3.3.4. Opportunities
- 3.3.5. Challenges
- Chapter-4: Discussion & Conclusion
- 4.1. Discussion
- 4.2. Conclusion
- 4.2.1. Origin of Indian Medical Tourism Sector
- 4.2.2. Effect of Globalisation
- 4.2.3. Opportunities for Indian Medical Tourism Sector
- 4.2.4. Challenges for Indian Medical Tourism Sector
- 4.3. Recommendations
- 4.3.1. For Indian Healthcare Policy Makers
- 4.3.2. For Future Research Studies
Objectives and Key Themes
This report explores the influence of globalization on healthcare delivery within the Indian medical tourism industry. It examines the Indian medical tourism sector through theoretical frameworks and case studies of three prominent Indian hospitals. The report's primary objective is to assess the impact of globalization on this sector.
- The impact of globalization on the Indian medical tourism sector
- The factors contributing to India's popularity as a medical tourism destination
- Opportunities and challenges presented by globalization for the Indian medical tourism sector
- The role of Indian healthcare policy in addressing challenges related to globalization
- Recommendations for future research and policy development in the field of Indian medical tourism
Chapter Summaries
- Chapter-1: Background Context with Aims & Objectives: This chapter provides an introduction to the research, outlining the background context, motivation, research objectives, and methodology employed in the study.
- Chapter-2: Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive overview of the literature on globalization and its implications for the healthcare sector, particularly in the context of medical tourism. It also examines the Indian medical tourism sector, exploring its opportunities and challenges.
- Chapter-3: Case Studies: This chapter delves into case studies of three prominent Indian hospitals, namely Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare, and Medanta Medicity. It analyzes the impact of globalization on each hospital's operations, identifying both opportunities and challenges.
- Chapter-4: Discussion & Conclusion: This chapter synthesizes the findings from the literature review and case studies, providing a comprehensive discussion of the impact of globalization on the Indian medical tourism sector. It also draws conclusions about the sector's future prospects and offers recommendations for healthcare policy makers and future research.
Keywords
The main keywords and focus topics of this report include globalization, healthcare, medical tourism, India, multi-specialty hospitals, case studies, opportunities, challenges, policy recommendations, and future research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is India a top destination for medical tourism?
India offers high-quality healthcare at a low cost, utilizes superior medical technology, and has highly skilled medical staff, many of whom were trained in developed countries.
How has globalization impacted the Indian healthcare sector?
Globalization, accelerated by the GATS agreement, led to an inflow of advanced medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, higher quality standards, and increased foreign revenue for India.
What are the major challenges for Indian medical tourism?
Key challenges include the growing inequity between the public and private sectors, brain drain of doctors to the private sector, and ethical issues regarding reproductive tourism and organ transplantation.
Which hospitals are featured as case studies in the report?
The report critically analyzes three famous Indian hospitals: Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare, and Medanta Medicity.
What is "reverse brain drain" in the context of Indian healthcare?
It refers to highly skilled medical professionals returning to India from developed countries, attracted by the growth and modernization of the Indian private healthcare sector.
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- Junaid Javaid (Autor:in), 2013, Globalisation of Healthcare Medical Tourism in Indian Multi-Speciality Hospitals, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/280853
