Title: Medical tourism in India – How crowd-sourced platforms can help in informed-decision making?

Abstract:

Medical tourism in India has emerged as a rapidly growing sector, attracting patients from across the globe due to cost-effective treatments, high-quality healthcare facilities, and skilled medical professionals. However, one of the key challenges faced by international patients is making informed decisions regarding treatment options, hospitals, and healthcare providers. Crowd-sourced platforms, which leverage user-generated reviews, ratings, and shared experiences, offer a valuable solution to this challenge. This presentation explores how these platforms can empower patients with reliable, real-time information, enhance transparency, and improve decision-making in the medical tourism landscape. By analyzing existing platforms and highlighting best practices, the session aims to provide insights into optimizing patient experiences and fostering trust in India’s medical tourism ecosystem.

Biography:

Anu Rai is a researcher and academician at Adamas University, India, with a focus on healthcare management and medical tourism. Her work explores the intersection of technology, patient experience, and healthcare decision-making. With a keen interest in digital platforms and their impact on the healthcare sector, she has contributed to multiple research studies on patient engagement, healthcare accessibility, and innovation in medical services. Anu is passionate about leveraging technology to improve informed decision-making in medical tourism and enhance the overall patient journey.