Although the country is moving in the right direction with regards to universal coverage, a number of barriers to effective implementation remain. 57.3 million previously uninsured Mexicans are now enrolled…
By square mile, Puerto Rico has more post-secondary institutions than anywhere in the world. This concentration has led to the development of a number of college and university programs which…
Automation and consolidation have affected pharmaceutical companies worldwide, and Puerto Rico is no exception. The island has benefited from the trend towards lower volume, higher value products which often use the smaller plants…
Puerto Rico is starting to move towards greater R&D activity. World class research centers in cardiovascular, oncology, and soon molecular science are putting the territory on the global map for…
Thailand’s healthcare system has been a shining example to its neighbours and ensures all Thai citizens have access to nearly-free basic coverage. However, the system has strained public finances and…
Thailand, with its modern and relatively cheap healthcare, has become a major destination for medical tourism. This trend brings billions of dollars into the Thai economy but the higher wages…
Many of Puerto Rico’s companies, large and small, are exporting. This brings the territory a level of international competitiveness which it might not otherwise obtain. But it also calls for…
As healthcare costs are on average 40 percent cheaper in Puerto Rico compared to the mainland US, the island offers plenty of opportunities for treating patients, both from the mainland…
Despite a current lack of investment incentives; Turkey’s geographical location, market size, large and aging population, universal healthcare, potential future spending, and stage of economic development mean that it is…
Although the Turkish pharmaceutical market has grown significantly in recent years R&D investment remains comparatively low. However, the expertise and capabilities exist for growth in this sector. Turkish companies and…
The Thai pharmaceutical market is growing due to an aging, wealthier local population and a large medical tourism sector. International companies must however adapt their strategies to suit the…
In the first fifteen years of the 21st century Turkey saw rapid economic growth, greater access to healthcare, and a boom in pharmaceutical sales. The country’s healthcare sector is now…
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