(1888PressRelease)
May 27, 2009 - Richmond, VA - "The healthcare services sector is vitally important to the state of Florida. The significant inflow of international patients and related healthcare services to our medical centers of excellence benefits Florida’s hospitals as well contributes to the State’s vibrant healthcare economy.” According to Manny Mencea, Senior Vice President of International Trade & Business Development of Enterprise Florida, “I consider The Health Care Globalization Summit to be very important to our goal and opportunity to increase the economic value to Florida of being a leading medical destination.”
This summit will host healthcare provider executives along with Minister’s of Trade, Healthcare and Tourism from around the globe who are convening to learn how to maximize their opportunities in the global healthcare marketplace. Globalization is changing the economics and the view that all healthcare is local. As healthcare becomes the number one industry in a global economy, international and domestic healthcare delivery systems are positioning themselves to compete as destinations for patients seeking affordable high quality health care.
“We are very pleased to have the support and participation of World Trade Center and Enterprise Florida. Both of these organizations have recognized the significant economic potential that can be achieved as a medical destination and center of excellence. It is most gratifying to be working closely with each of them as they shape an agenda and opportunities for their constituents both in Florida and globally” According to Skip Brickley, CEO of Medicatree International, “The growing number of healthcare delivery systems outside the United States, offering affordable high quality procedures, is creating increasing competitive pressure for U.S. patients. The cost and quality issues are not different from the market dynamics that forever changed the automotive and electronics industries. The conference frames the issues, opportunities and potential responses for both U.S. and international healthcare, travel and health technology stakeholders including domestic and international providers, U.S. employers, health insurers, and economic development executives recognizing the value of attracting patients to their facilities.”
About The World Trade Center Miami
The World Trade Center Miami is a member of the World Trade Center’s Association which is the preeminent global trade organization promoting two-way trade. There are 300 World Trade Centers located in 91 countries with a total membership of 2 million corporate members and associates. In the Western Hemisphere, there are more than 60 World Trade Center’s either in operation or in the planning and/or construction stage. The World Trade Center Miami, Florida's oldest international organization fosters and enhances international business opportunities for its member companies.
About Enterprise Florida
Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership serving as Florida’s primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is: To diversify Florida's economy and create better-paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create businesses in innovative, high-growth industries.
About Consumer Health World
Consumer Health World management is one of the country's premier conference and trade show producers with vertical industry expertise in healthcare, media, travel, advertising, marketing, financial services, entertainment and sports.
About MedicaTree International
MedicaTree International produces Consumer Health World Conferences and publishes B2B and B2C educational programs and consulting and commerce solutions in the consumer health care marketplace including leadership in the globalization of health care and medical travel.
Contact: Lee New
MedicaTree International
804-266-7422 x 7414
lee ( @ ) medicatree dot com
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