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The Vista // Globalization of the Health Care Market  

http://www.theusdvista.com/business/globalization-of-the-health-care-market-1.2647514
In 2007, Steve Lash, an alumni of USD's MBA program, read an article in Time magazine called "Outsourcing Your Heart," about the rise of medical tourism.
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About.com Insurance // Domestic Medical Tourism: A New Trend 

http://insurance.about.com/od/trendynews/a/Domestic-Medical-Tourism-A-New-Trend.htm 
Here's how: According to Kristen Montez, director of legal and regulatory services at Satori World Medical writing for Agent and Sales Journal "stop loss insurance in the medical travel industry provides significant financial protection for the client".
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Agent's Sales Journal // Offering Stop Loss Insurance Through a Medical Travel Facilitator 

http://www.asjonline.com/Exclusives/2011/2/Pages/Offering-Stop-Loss-Insurance-Through-a-Medical-Travel-Facilitator-.aspx?k=satori 
The passage of PPACA has caused many agents to consider alternative health care products for self-insured clients.
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California Broker Magazine// Medical Travel: A Proven Resource to Market an Ethnically Diverse Population 

http://www.calbrokermag.com/january-2011/#a 
Minorities make up more than one-third of the United States population, according to the Census Bureau. By 2050, ethnic Americans are expected to represent close to half of the U.S. population.
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Agent's Sales Journal // Medical Tourism: Tips for Choosing a High-Quality Global Health Care Network

http://www.asjonline.com/Exclusives/2011/1/Pages/Medical-Tourism-Tips-for-Choosing-a-HighQuality-Global-Health-Care-Network.aspx
Steven Lash discusses tips for choosing a high quality global health care network.
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Workspan Magazine // The Medical Tourism Trend

http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/workspan/html/workspan-jan2011.html
Medical tourism — traveling internationally to receive medical care — may be a cost-saving grace for public sector employers who have cut off their retirees due to new accounting rule. This article originally appeared in the January 2011 issue of Workspan Magazine. For more information, please visit Workspan Magazine.
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Agent's Sales Journal // 7 Markets in 2011: Industry Experts Predict the Future

http://www.asjonline.com/Issues/2011/1/Pages/7-Markets-in-2011-Industry-Experts-Predict-the-Future.aspx?page=5
"As we prepare to enter the New Year, there is one word that comes to mind when taking a look at projections in global health care: growth."
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Agent's Sales Journal // Innovations in Employer-Funded Health Care: Medical Tourism 

http://www.asjonline.com/Exclusives/2010/11/Pages/Innovations-in-EmployerFunded-Health-Care-Medical-Tourism-.aspx
"The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act (PPACA) addresses access, but most health care economists agree that medical expenses will continue to rise."
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California Broker // Healthcare Reform: Driving a Trend Toward Medical Travel

http://www.calbrokermag.com/october-2010-california-broker/#medicaltourism
"The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act (PPACA) is being phased in over many years with many provisions not becoming fully effective until 2014..."
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InsureBlog // ObamaCare Travelin': Medical Tourism under PPACA

http://insureblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/obamacare-travelin-medical-tourism.html
"Steven Lash, President of Satori World Medical, thinks that there's a silver lining in ObamaCare..."
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Toronto Star // The Bangkok Makeover Means Mixing Procedure With Pleasure

http://www.thestar.com/specialsections/ataleoftwocities/article/866011--the-bangkok-makeover-means-mixing-procedure-with-pleasure
"Steven Lash CEO of Satori World Medical, a U.S.-based medical travel company that regularly sends patients to..."
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San Diego Metropolitan Magazine // Satori Hires Marketing/Communications Director

http://sandiegometro.com/2010/09/daily-business-report-%E2%80%94-sept-14-2010/
"Angie Robert has been hired as director of marketing and communications for Satori World Medical in San Diego."
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) // 'Superbugs' Could Pose Threat to Medical Tourism

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/SHRM Superbug Threat.pdf
This article originally appeared on Society for Human Resource Management's website. For more information, please visit the SHRM website.
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The Medical Quack// Former Cigna CEO and Founder Joins Board of Directors With Medical Tourism Company

http://ducknetweb.blogspot.com/2010/08/former-cigna-ceo-and-founder-joins.html
"This kind of makes one feel that health insurance and medical tourism outside the U.S. are getting a bit cozier."
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San Diego News Network // Border Crossing for Surgery: More Than Just Boob Jobs

http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-05-04/lifestyle/mexico-medical-tourism-vacation-trends-dental-cosmetic-surgery
"With President Obama's crusade for lower health costs in full swing, many Americans are left wondering where they'll find quality treatment."
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NBC San Diego // Travel Abroad for Medical Care

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/station/as-seen-on/Travel_Abroad_for_Medical_Care_San_Diego.html

Employee Benefit News // Global Health Care: Helping Employers Overcome Affordability Challenges of GASB 45 

http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/global-health-care-helping-employers-overcome-affordability-2682712-1.html
"A key challenge for public U.S. employers is how to fund health care benefits for their retiree workforce."
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Journal of Compensation & Benefits // The Implications of GASB 45 on Early Retirees

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/Journal of Compensation & Benefits.pdf
"Faced with the unrelenting, rising costs of health care in the U.S., affordable medical coverage remains a critical issue for millions of early retirees (ages 55 to 64) who are not yet eligible for Medicare benefits."
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California Broker Magazine // Employers, Payors, and Brokers are Embracing Medical Tourism Programs

http://www.calbrokermag.com/Magazine/story/dec'09/mendoza.htm
"Employers are using medical tourism to help reduce plan sponsor cost without increasing employees' out-of-pocket expenses or restricting access to quality providers."
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Health News Digest // What America's Healthcare Delivery System Can Learn from India

http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Guest_Columnist_710/
What_America_s_Healthcare_Delivery_System_Can_Learn_from_India.shtml
"In our nation's continued efforts to provide quality and affordable healthcare for all Americans, perhaps we can learn some valuable lessons from India's healthcare delivery system."
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Financial Times // Travel Sickness

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6b1f8380-dd54-11de-ad60-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1
"While US politicians argue about how to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, many Americans have found their own solution- going abroad for care."
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Liver Health Today // An International Ticket to Medical Care

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/Liver Health Today Oct-Dec 2009.pdf
Satori World Medical featured in publication Liver Health Today.
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AM 1220 WLPO // Medical Tourism

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/medicaltourism.wma
AM 1220 WLPO interview with Dr. Ron Johnson, Chief Medical Officer of Satori World Medical.
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ZDNet Healthcare // Companies to offer free foreign travel for their sick

http://healthcare.zdnet.com/?p=2720
"As many as 40% of us who think we have insurance don't. These are the people in self-insurance pools. Companies use insurers for administrative and back-office functions, but they basically manager their own risks, and pay the bills..."
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Examiner.com // Is medical tourism a blessing or a call for healthcare reform?

http://www.examiner.com/x-17242-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Is-medical-tourism-a-blessing-or-call-for-healthcare-reform
"High-quality care is available at many hospitals around the world that are centers of excellence with quality outcomes and standards of service equaling or surpassing those in the U.S..."
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Alternative Health Journal // Getting Started with Medical Travel: Helpful Tips and Advice for U.S. Consumers

http://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/article/getting_started_with_medical_travel_helpful_tips_ and_advice_for_u_s_consumers/3772
"During a time of economic downturn, massive layoffs and substantial cutbacks in employee benefits, more and more individuals are turning to their HR managers and benefit advisors to find ways to reduce their healthcare expenses..."
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KSRO-AM Radio // Medical Tourism Increases During Recession

http://www.ksro.com/Programs/KSROAMNews/Interviews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10045981
KSRO-AM radio interview with Steven Lash, President & CEO of Satori World Medical..
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HR.com // The implications of GASB 45 on delivery of affordable healthcare to early retirees in the public sector: Can global healthcare offer a viable solution

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/Satori-HRdotcom_GASB45August09.pdf
"Faced with the unrelenting, rising costs of healthcare in the U.S., affordable medical coverage remains a critical issue for millions of early retirees (ages 55 to 64) who are not yet eligible for Medicare benefits..."
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Health News Digest // Medical Travel: Helpful Tips and Advice for U.S. Consumers

http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Guest_Columnist_710/Medical_Travel_Helpful_Tips_ and_Advice_for_U_S_Consumers.shtml
"During a time of economic downturn, massive layoffs and substantial cutbacks in employee benefits, more and more individuals are turning to their HR managers and benefit advisors to find ways to reduce their healthcare expenses..."
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Miami Health Care Examiner // Medical Tourism Part 2: Low cost, but is the quality high?

http://www.examiner.com/x-9303-Miami-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Medical-Tourism-Part-2-Low-cost-but-is-the-quality-high
"Depending on who you believe, anywhere from 50,000 to as many as 750,000 Americans are leaving the country each year to receive medical treatment abroad. No one seems to disagree on the fact that the numbers keep going up."
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Newsweek // Medical Tourism Appeals to 60 Percent of Americans. Are You One of Them?

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thehumancondition/archive/2009/08/07/Medical-Tourism-Appeals-to-60-Percent-Of-Americans-Are-You-One-Of-Them.aspx
"This February, a 26-year-old Californian woman and her mother boarded a Continental flight for Costa Rica. When they arrived at the Sán Jose International Airport, a driver in a white van picked them up and took them to the..."
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IMTJ // Measuring the quality of global healthcare

http://www.imtjonline.com/articles/2009/global-healthcare/
"Dr Ronald Johnson, the Chief Medical Officer of Satori World Medical suggests how employers and payors can make informed choices regarding international healthcare..."
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Business Insurance // Emerging models aim to boost allure of medical tourism

http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20090726/ISSUE03/307269997
"Medical tourism—an idea thousands of years old that has gained fresh traction amid rising health care costs—remains something that only a tiny minority of employers and individuals use..."
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Modern Healthcare // Still packing their bags

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/Modern Healthcare-07.27.2009.pdf
This article originally appeared in the July 27, 2009 issue of Modern Healthcare. For more information, please visit the Modern Healthcare website.
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WalletBlog // Medical Travel as a Money-Saving Healthcare Option

http://www.walletblog.com/2009/07/medical-travel-as-a-money-saving-healthcare-option/
"Want to save 40 to 80 percent of the cost of a domestic Total Knee Replacement, heart procedure, plastic surgery, or another, typically high-cost medical procedure? You might look into medical travel, which can save you up to 80 percent..."
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Health News Digest // Medical Tourism and US Healthcare Reform

http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Travel_350/Medical_Tourism_and_
U_S_Healthcare_Reform.shtml
"Soaring U.S. healthcare costs, coupled by a crippled economy, continue to put U.S. Healthcare Reform at the top of our nation’s agenda..."
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Managed Care Magazine// June 2009 issue

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/ManagedCareJune2009.pdf
This article originally appeared in the June issue of Managed Care Magazine. For more information, please visit the Managed Care Magazine website.
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KPBS // Medical Tourism Business Takes Root in San Diego

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2009/jun/17/medical-tourism-business-takes-root-san-diego/
Satori World Medical covered by Tom Fudge, KPBS - Follow the link for audio with Tom and Satori World Medical President & CEO, Steven Lash
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Salem News // Satori World Medical Signs Agreement with SIMNSA

http://www.salem-news.com/articles/june182009/mexico_hlth_care_6-18-09.php
Satori World Medical covered in Salem News
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ICYOU // Steven Lash, President & CEO of Satori World Medical - AHIP Institute 2009

http://tinyurl.com/satori-global

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KNSD Channel 4 San Diego // Satori World Medical - AHIP Institute 2009

http://tinyurl.com/satori-ahip

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Benefits Selling Magazine // Medical Tourism

http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=b79521094ec2e71ed44f599f6a618c64
"More US Employers, Payers, and Brokers are embracing medical tourism programs."
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Entrepreneur Magazine // 100 Companies To Watch 2009

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/100towatch.pdf
This article originally appeared in the June issue of Entrepreneur Magazine. For more information, please visit the Entrepreneur Magazine website.
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Medicine & Health - Managed Care Report // Innovation - April 2009

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/managed-care-04-09.pdf
This article originally appeared in the April issue of the Medicine & Health's Managed Care Report. For more information, please visit the Medicine & Health website.
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Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits // Medical Tourism:  Lower Costs, Higher Quality of Care

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/BPCB753.pdf
This article originally appeared in Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits, a publication of Business & Legal Reports (BLR). For more information, visit HR.BLR.com or Compensation.BLR.com.
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AIS Health // Start-up Company Leverages HRAs to Help Employers and Their Workers Split the Savings From Medical Tourism

http://www.aishealth.com/Bnow/hbd042709.html
"A startup company is banking on its small network of elite overseas hospitals plus a unique employer health..."
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World Health Care Blog // Satori World Medical

http://www.worldhealthcareblog.org/2009/04/25/satori-world-medical/
"Satori World Medical is a global health care company specializing in the emerging, multi-million dollar..."
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Inside Consumer // Directed Care

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/InsideConsumerDirectedCare.pdf
"Satori Leverages HRAs to Help Employers, Workers Split Savings From Medical Tourism"
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San Diego Business Journal // Have Plane, Will Travel for Lower Cost Health Care

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/press/2009-04-13 Healthcare-Overseas.pdf
"Just four days before surgery to alleviate chronic back pain, 36-year-old Sacramento insurance agent Wayne King found out his health care insurer was..."
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Medical Travel Today // Steven Lash Spotlight

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/content.php?id=84
"In 2008, Steven Lash and a team of 10 experienced healthcare professionals launched Satori World Medical..."
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Society for Human Resource Management // The Case for Medical Travel

http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/benefits/Pages/MedicalTravel.aspx
"What companies need to know to incorporate a global health care benefit into their employee plan design"
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HealthBlawg // Steven Lash, CEO of Satori World Medical, speaks with David Harlow about medical tourism

http://healthblawg.typepad.com/healthblawg/2009/03/steven-lash-ceo-of-satori-world-medical-speaks-with-david-harlow-about-medical-tourism-.html
Steven Lash, President and CEO of Satori World Medical, spoke with HealthBlawg last week about Satori's take on medical tourism, including its method of sharing cost savings with consumers who use Satori's services through employer-sponsored health plans.
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HealthLeaders Media // Red Ink Flows While Facilitators Make Inroads

http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/229115/topic/WS_HLM2_GBL/Red-Ink-Flows-While-Facilitators-Make-Inroads.html
"The LA Times reported yesterday that U.S. hospitals are bleeding red ink. Half of them are running losses, forcing them to cut services and staff. For sure this is not just a problem for U.S. hospitals."
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Daily Finance // Medical Tourism: Why your HMO may send you to India for surgery

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/02/19/medical-tourism-your-hmo-may-pay-you-to-have-your-next-surgery/
"Would you fly to Turkey for a heart bypass operation? What if you could be assured that the facilities and staff were equal to or better than what you would find at home? What if, by doing so, you could put $15,000 in your pocket?"
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International Medical Travel Journal // UNITED STATES: Sharing the cost savings from medical tourism

http://www.imtjonline.com/news/?EntryId82=98375
"Hidden away among the predictability is the launch of Satori World Medical’s new global hospital network offering high-quality healthcare and dramatic cost savings.  It has a genuinely innovative idea..."
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Treatmentabroad.net // Satori World Medical launches new global health network

http://www.treatmentabroad.net/medical-tourism/news/?EntryId82=98375
"Satori World Medical, a new American medical tourism agency, has launched with a global healthcare network of Joint Commission International accredited hospitals..."
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San Diego, CA – February 9, 2009 // Satori CEO Steve Lash - PODCAST

Employee Benefit News' Audio Arena
"Medical tourism is taking off as more and more U.S. employers take advantage of its savings. Steven Lash, president and CEO of Satori World Medical, outlines the burgeoning industry and shows off his company’s newest patented product..."
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