Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad
Aug 7, 2026 · 31 min
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0:02Welcome to Chasing Life.
0:03Look, it's no secret that healthcare in the United States is really expensive.
0:08And anyone who's received a bill for a hospital visit recently, a medical procedure, or even their healthcare insurance premium, they know this.
0:17The United States spends an estimated $15,000 per person on healthcare in 2024.
0:23And at the time, it was twice the average of other rich countries.
0:27So it probably won't surprise you to hear that many Americans are traveling abroad for medical tourism.
0:33A few million a year, according to CDC estimates.
0:37You've probably seen this on your social media feed.
0:39So I just got back from Turkey from getting a hair transplant.
0:42And yes, the swelling is normal, the eye is normal.
0:44This is all expected.
0:45I know I'm going to get a BBL out the country, so I have to do my preoperative work today.
0:49Let's talk about my Mexico dentist experience while I get ready for bed.
0:53For a lot of people, it's obvious the appeal of medical tourism is all about the cost.
0:59It's about the price tag.
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