The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Bronze Sponsor

West Palm Beach, FL, October 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in Houston, is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer care, research, education and prevention. In 2010, U.S. News & World Report ranked MD Anderson as the number one hospital for cancer care, a distinction that they have received eight times in the past ten years. MD Anderson has a new President, Dr. Ronald DePinho, who started on September 1, 2011. Dr. DePinho is only the fourth president to lead MD Anderson over its 70-year history. He will continue MD Anderson’s global mission to eliminate cancer.

“Attending the 4th World Medical Tourism Congress represents an opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world, to learn about the needs and interests of patients, physicians and healthcare organizations with respect to providing access to the best cancer care available,” stated Lyle D. Green, Associate Vice President, Physician Relations.

“We are interested in creating working relationships with individuals and organizations that support patient decisions to come to the MD Anderson Cancer Center for world class cancer care”, added Martha Coleman, MSN, RN, OCN, Nurse Manager, International Center.

This is the one event per year where Employers, Self Funded Health Plans, Insurance Companies, and Medical Tourism Facilitators that are looking to outsource healthcare overseas have the opportunity to meet with top International Hospitals and Medical Tourism Companies in one place for the ultimate networking event. As a Bronze Sponsor, MD Anderson Cancer Center will receive multiple benefits including recognition throughout the conference and preferred exhibit booth placement.

This year the Medical Tourism Association has allocated a budget to bring in up to 400 buyers of healthcare that includes global multinational employers, insurance companies and health insurance agents. The conference will feature over 150 exhibitors and sponsors, 100+ speakers and up to 1,500 attendees from over 87 countries. Save the date today by going to the Medical Tourism Congress website and register for this once a year event.

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