Medical Tourism in Puerto Rico: Going Further
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…
Patrick is an editor at PharmaBoardroom, writing and editing stories on all things healthcare and the life sciences. The holder of a Master's Degree in International Relations, Patrick has contributed to over 40 country reports and is a fluent Mandarin speaker.
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…
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