MEDIPASS: A personal health problem that led to the creation of an International Health Tourism Digital Marketplace

Sometimes the problems and difficulties we face in our lives can become the motivation for creating new businesses, in order to respond to specific human and social needs that are not met. This was exactly the case with one of the founders of MEDIPASS. His story is not only interesting but also creates hope for the future and underlines the importance of business ideas related to a mindset of offering to other human beings and to societies, regardless of geographical location: “Three years ago, a close family member was diagnosed with an intramedullary tumor, a case that should be treated as early as possible and entailed undergoing a complex operation. Following the initial shock, we had to get organized: What should we do? Which hospitals and which doctors were specialized in cases like this? Should we stay in Greece or go abroad? How much would it cost? We ended up going abroad, selecting the best neurosurgical surgeon for intramedullary tumors, and beginning a stressful journey in a labyrinth of bureaucratic processes and procedures. In between searching for doctors and clinics, dealing with the public health system, translating medical documents, filling in applications for getting refunds on the money spent, and making arrangements for airline tickets and hotel accommodation abroad, I had to always keep in mind that my relative needed emotional support. I myself also needed support, and I felt exhausted. This is when the idea of MEDIPASS first crossed my mind. It would be so relieving if there was somewhere we could turn to - a person, a service provider, a company? – in order to get some kind of support while going through this and to help us do so in a less painful way, reducing anxiety and undertaking the organization of such a complex project. Today, we are very proud to be launching MEDIPASS. We are here and we care!” MEDIPASS is your Passport to Health Tourism, an International Health Tourism Digital Marketplace helping patients around the world connect with expert doctors and clinics. We provide a transparent, trustworthy, and user-driven booking gateway for selected medical treatments. Via our web application, we enable you to search for specific treatments and healthcare providers, to view the providers’ profiles and treatment pricing, as well as to ask for (and receive) your personal quote. And not only that! You can, via our application, securely upload all relevant medical documents, directly have access to specialized doctor’s advice and book your consultation with the doctor you have chosen. Then, we make travel arrangements according to your wishes, we welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel, and we guide you through the whole process, until the moment you are ready to return home. We are here for you every step of the way. At MEDIPASS, our philosophy is built on our core values: Trust, Transparency, and Commitment. We cooperate with the best-specialized doctors and have chosen the most technologically advanced clinics in order to offer you superior service. But above all, we understand what you are going through. No matter how major or how minor a health problem is, we know that it may create anxiety and stress. We are by your side, supporting the entire process of medical travel with a human touch. All you have to do is choose your treatment and leave the rest to Medipass. We are here and we care! MEDIPASS – Your Passport to Health Tourism!