Any patient seeking affordable, high quality medical care can benefit from the Revita Healthcare Process. However, those who may benefit the most are uninsured individuals who may face staggering medical bills for serious procedures. It's notable that half of U.S. bankruptcies are a direct result of catastrophic medical events and their associated costs.

• Patients seeking treatments that are routinely performed in India, but not approved in the U.S. (robot assisted joint replacement as an example)
  
• Patients that want to take personal accountability for their healthcare decisions, and make the best choice from global, rather than local options
  
• Wait-listed patients with chronic pain or disability (Canada)
  

Anyone facing a serious medical procedure, such as heart or orthopedic surgery with limited financial resources to pay for it. Such resources typically include personal savings, health insurance or a combination of both. In some cases, access to the Revita Healthcare option may make the difference in being able to have a corrective procedure performed or not.
Other candidates who often consider global healthcare options are those considering procedures that are elective or not otherwise covered by insurance plans such as cosmetic surgery.

Physicians often find themselves unable to suggest any viable alternatives to patients who cannot afford the high costs of treatment here at home. Since all physicians are committed to helping patients in any way they reasonably can, they are increasingly looking elsewhere for help. Physicians who are part of Revita Healthcare 's Alliance Network are familiar with the facilities and benefits offered by our overseas providers. US-based physicians are universally glad to offer an excellent alternative for patients to receive treatments that otherwise may be out of their financial reach.

Absolutely not. If anything, the alternative offered by Revita Healthcare will eventually be part of a process that actually improves access to sophisticated medical care in North America. Revita Healthcare offers viable alternatives to people who find themselves forced to choose between suffering with a health problem or facing significant damage to their finances. Studies show that most people choose to live with the problem. Unfortunately, besides negatively affecting productivity, this choice also sometimes hastens disability or death. Our existing healthcare Process faces the cost and resource burden of dealing with the unpleasant consequences associated with people having made that unfortunate choice.

The savings will vary by procedure, but typically the cost of medical care provided through the Revita Healthcare Process will be 70-80% less than the fees typically charged in the U.S. health care Process.

• Because of the payment Process that has evolved in the U.S., it is nearly impossible to get an estimate for a procedure when the patient wants to pay cash.
  
• Because the Indian super-specialty hospitals are accustomed to dealing with the needs of international patients, they provide a concise estimate for the procedure, including physician fees, nursing care, room and food
  

It is simply a matter of the health care cost structure in India. Physicians and hospitals charge less, medications are less expensive, there are no additional costs (such as malpractice insurance) borne by doctors and passed along to patients through increased fees, staff salaries and other overhead costs are considerably lower, and so on.

Costs associated with frivolous lawsuits result in the unusually high cost of malpractice insurance in the U.S. as compared to the rest of the world

The majority of all new airliner sales into the foreseeable future are going to Asia, ultimately providing cost advantages to passengers. The cost of travel to India is now becoming very competitive with the cost of travel between major U.S. cities. For example, a patient from Raleigh would find it costs less to travel to New Delhi than to Houston mid-week…and a heart valve replacement would be $7,000 rather than $150,000. Besides:

•  Chicago, Newark and Toronto now offer nonstop flights to India

•  In many cases, the price advantage of India can also include the travel expenses of a partner traveling with the patient

The cost of the medical procedure quoted to patients by Revita Healthcare is all-inclusive. It includes transportation, case management, cost of the procedure, medicines, hospitalization and all costs associated with onsite follow-up care. While tourism and other outside discretionary costs are not included, Revita Healthcare is able to provide tourism services within a complete package.

Your physician will understand your particular situation and suggest the scope of treatment based on a preliminary diagnosis. Acting on this consultation, your Revita Healthcare Case Manager will give you treatment cost estimates and make best efforts to inform you of possible extra costs based on any past trends. Once you begin your treatment, there is the possibility that some other related procedures are suggested or required. In such cases, you and/or your designated financially responsible parties will be able to make appropriate decisions in conjunction with your referring physicians and Revita Healthcare Case Manager.

Medical Visa

42A Conditions

A medical category visa may be issued with the following conditions:

• The Indian Missions/Posts abroad may scrutinize the medical documents very carefully and satisfy themselves about the bonafide purpose for which medical treatment visa is being requested.

• Mission may satisfy that the applicant has sought preliminary medical advice from his country of origin/country of residence and he has been advised to go for specialized medical treatment. In case the foreign national desires to go for treatment under the Indian system of Medicines, his case may also be considered.
   
• This type of visa should be granted for seeking medical attendance only inreputed / recognized specialized hospitals/ treatment centers in the country. Although non exhaustive, following illustrative list of ailments would be of primary consideration; serious ailments like neuro-surgery; ophthalmic disorders; heart related problems; reneal disorders; organ transplantations; plastic surgery; joint replacement etc. The basic idea would be that the mission might satisfy about the need of the foreign national to come to India for medical treatment/ health enhancements.

42B  Validity of visa and extension of visa

The initial period for such a visa may be upto a period of one year or the period of treatment whichever is less, which can be extended for a further period upto one year by the State Government/ FRROs on the production of medical certificate/ advice from the reputed/ recognized/ specialized hospitals in the country. Any further extension will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs only on the recommendations of the State Government/ FRROs supported by appropriate Medical documents. Such visa will be valid for maximum three entries during one year.
State Government/ FRROs may permit one additional entry in emergent situation if required.

Board-certified physicians provide medical care in the Revita Healthcare Process, many of whom have previously trained in U.S. medical programs and practiced medicine in the United States. Their quality of care is equal to and in many cases exceeds that available in this country. In addition, Revita Healthcare Partner Hospitals are among the best in the world and boast an excellent professional staff, as well as the most modern facilities and equipment available. In most cases, the success rates for medical procedures performed in our partner hospitals exceed those for U.S. institutions.

• The Medicare program in the U.S. recognizes JCAHO accreditation as an indicator of quality…and in fact a requirement for Medicare payment to the hospital. In addition to existing International accreditations, such as ISO, Indian hospitals are seeking JCI accreditation. JCI is the international arm of JCAHO.

• Indian super-specialty hospitals have success rates that are in many cases superior to their American counterparts, because they are focused on the international patient. Revita Healthcare partner hospitals have treated more than 150,000 foreign patients.

India is one of the most populous countries in the world with a lower standard of living and higher incidence of poverty than in most Western countries. On the other hand, India is of one the world's most dynamic emerging countries and has an increasingly strong economy. Indian specialty hospitals have made large financial investments in recent years to ensure that their equipment and care facilities compare favorably with leading hospitals in the U.S. These hospitals have also attracted some of the best physicians in the world. India is fast becoming a worldwide health care destination.

Nursing care in Revita Healthcare destination hospitals is some of the best available anywhere in the world. Unlike many U.S. hospitals that rely heavily on LPN's and nursing assistants, Revita Healthcare hospital partners utilize registered nurses (RNs) who give direct patient care 24 hours each day.

Patients will be able to meet and talk with their Indian physician by telephone or teleconference prior to leaving the United States. We will also provide details about your physician prior to your choosing to have treatment through the Revita Healthcare Process.

Every Revita Healthcare patient is assigned to a professional Case Manager who will take care of every detail of your trip and medical care from the first day of our association with you through the entire recuperative period.

• Revita Healthcare makes necessary arrangements for each patient to be received at the destination airport and transported to the hospital

•  Revita Healthcare also provides a cell phone that is pre-programmed for use in India.

We encourage patients to have a relative or loved one accompany them on their trip. These companions can remain with you throughout treatment and recuperation.

Revita Healthcare is able to assist with arrangements for accommodations, food and transportation for the patient's companion(s).

You can receive follow-up care from the physician who referred you into the Revita Healthcare program or another physician of your choosing.

 Some patients may be asked by their Indian physician to return for additional care or a checkup after a certain period of time. This varies greatly from case to case.

As with all medical procedures, there is the possibility that medical outcomes may not be optimal. In instances where medical mistakes or malpractice is believed to have occurred, patients have the right to seek redress in the Indian court Process similar to the procedure followed here in the U.S.