According to a research paper by UCLA researchers, published recently in the Medical Care journal, close to 1 million Californians travel to Mexico to undergo medical procedures.  According to the study, the two main reasons Californians travel to Mexico for healthcare are they lack of insurance and the rising healthcare costs in the US.  The paper is based on data gathered in 2001 through the California Health Interview Survey. Out of the 952,000 Californians who traveled to Mexico for medical services, 488,000 are Mexican immigrants.

The second Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress will be held in Los Angele’s, California in October 2009. The conference will feature over 100 exhibitors and 2,000 participants. The congress will be held from October 26 to October 29. Representatives from top international hospitals, health insurance companies and other companies related to the medical industry will be present in the Congress. The event presents the perfect opportunity for medical professionals to network and learn more about the industry.