Satori World Medical hospital feature: Bangkok Hospital Medical Center

Satori World Medical is a global healthcare network specifically designed to provide access to high-quality healthcare services and cost-saving solutions. The company leads the way in the globalization of health care through its global network of International Centers of Excellence situated in different countries, including Bangkok, Thailand. The Bangkok Hospital Medical Center (BMC) is located here.

BMC history

In 1972, BMC’s first medical campus—with a single 100-bed facility—opened its doors to the public. Since then, it has significantly grown, becoming Thailand’s largest hospital operator with 13 network locations across the country.




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Cutting-edge medical technology

BMC takes pride in using world-class and modern technology, which includes the 256-slice multi-detector CT scan, gamma knife surgery, and the blood marrow stem cell transplant. With these advancements in medical technology, this Satori World Medical hospital affords patients access to more reliable diagnostic imaging, shorter recovery periods, and less invasive surgical procedures.



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BMC facilities

BMC’s patient rooms are spacious, comfortable, and have an exclusive atmosphere. The hospital also has a relaxed setting and friendly staff, resulting in complete patient satisfaction.




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Bangkok Hospital Medical Center also has a Joint Commission International accreditation.  


Let Satori World Medical’s travel care coordinators guide you before, during, and after your treatment process, wherever you may be. Visit www.satoriworldmedical.com to learn what the Satori Experience is all about.

Treat your heart well: Satori World Medical on cardiovascular disease prevention

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Healthcare authorities, like Satori World Medical, the world’s first global healthcare network and service company designed to deliver high quality healthcare service, know that there’s compelling evidence that indicate that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death. Satori explains that every year, over 17 million people die from cardiovascular diseases, composing 30 percent of all global deaths. But the good news is that these fatal conditions are preventable and there are measures that can be taken to maintain a good cardiovascular health. Below are some key reminders on how to be a part of the “healthy hearts club:”

• Early and regular screening is vital so that more diseases can be prevented. Experts say that heart diseases don’t only affect old people, but young ones, too.

Satori World Medical’ s clients include self-funded employers, health plans, unions, trusts, municipalities, third party administrators, benefit brokers, and consultants.

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• Cigarettes contain chemicals that damage the heart and blood vessels, causing the narrowing of the arteries. As a result, heart attack may take place.

• Exercising at least 30 minutes a day can give people a great payoff. Physical activity helps control weight and reduces chances of developing conditions that may put the heart at risk.

• Controlling diabetes, high blood pressure, and body weight are significant aspects that contribute to the overall health of the heart.

• Managing stress is a serious matter that everyone should consider to prevent heart failure.


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A show of manners: Satori World Medical's Director of Travel and Patient Services shares etiquette tips for visitors of India

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“It is important to know the etiquette of any country you are traveling to as to not offend the native people, but to respect their traditions,” Satori World Medical Director of Travel and Patient Services Kevin Poling explains in his blog entitled Etiquette Tips while in Mumbai, India.

Poling shares that the subject on Mumbai etiquette, protocol, and manners is somewhat complicated considering the extent of the system of customs and traditions believed by different people within the area. However, there are a few reminders that travelers can make good use of when traveling to Mumbai.

When greeting

The usual practice is to say “Namaste” while carrying out a small bow with palms together. A simple handshake while saying the person’s last name and the usual Mr., Ms., or Mrs. is also an acceptable greeting.

Visiting mosques

The Satori World Medical director of travel also advises that when tourists wish to visit mosques, temples, and monuments, they have to follow what’s customary in Mumbai, especially removing the shoes before entering the door.



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Communicating with the locals 

When discussing stuff with the locals, foreigners should not raise sensitive topics, including the cast system, religion, and even poverty.

Dining

Sharing food off one’s plate is considered a bad manner. The left hand should not be used when eating since this is believed to be the “dirty hand.”



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Satori World Medical: A story of how the global healthcare network cares for its patients

“It has been a little over one year since my surgery in India and I feel fantastic,” said Edward Rucinski, a Satori World Medical patient.



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Edward Rucinski is a resident of Ohio and an employee at Orscheln Industries. In January 2011, he travelled to Apollo Hospital in Chennai, India for a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure performed by Dr. Vijay Bose, an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip resurfacing surgery. Satori organized and coordinated Rucinski’s care, an additional benefit offered by his employer.

After his successful operation, Rucinski was back to enjoying an active lifestyle of engaging in biking and backpacking. “I am extremely pleased with the outcome and the entire Satori experience. I could not have asked for better follow-up care from Satori World Medical,” Rucinski added.

The travel care coordinators at Satori were in constant communication with Rucinski before, during, and even months after his surgery.

The cornerstone of Satori’s philosophy
 


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Personalized, patient-centric, and seamless medical travel experience summarizes the foundation of Satori’s philosophy. The company takes pride in the care and quality customer service that its travel care coordinators provide the patients.



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Satori World Medical provides access to its global network of board-certified doctors and worldwide centers of excellence through a high-quality integrated program. Read more about Satori and its services at www.satoriworldmedical.com.

Steven Lash on Time Magazine's 'Outsourcing your heart'

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All business magnates have had their own ‘Eureka’ moments, and Steven Lash knows this all too well. Although Satori World Medical has burgeoned to become the premier healthcare company that it is today, it has achieved the success it has today due to Mr. Lash’s ‘Eureka’ moment: reading a magazine article that gave him the idea to build and lead a global healthcare services hub.

The article, a piece titled “Outsourcing Your Heart” written by Unmesh Kher and published by TIME Magazine on May 21, 2006, was a stirring manifesto against the crumbling and increasingly extortionate American healthcare system. It has foreseen the emergence of the medical travel industry, citing then isolated cases of US corporations that seek medical outsourcing due to being swamped by the rising healthcare costs.

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After a critical perusal of the article, one can easily understand Steven Lash’s inspiration for founding Satori World Medical. The article clearly delineates the advantages that medical travel can bring forth, even hinting on what would become some of Satori World Medical’s primary features.

As the need for healthcare alternatives become more pronounced amidst the global downturn and the increasingly decadent US healthcare system, Mr. Lash continues to lead Satori World towards providing access to high-quality global medical care, carrying on from the beacon that was cast by a rousing and visionary article—further looking forward to serve more people in the years to come.

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Learn more about Satori World Medical and its founder, Steven Lash, by visiting www.satoriworldmedical.com.

The makings of Steven Lash, medical travel mogul

Steven Lash’ name is slowly becoming a byword in the healthcare industry. With numerous accomplishments under his belt, his success has become an irrefutable fact. His story, however, is just like that of other successful people—a steady rising through the ranks by the melding of three factors: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude.



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Knowledge

While a college degree is not requisite, education is nevertheless a priceless asset that serves as a springboard for a person’s career. In Mr. Lash’s case, it certainly helped that he was educated in some of the best management schools in the US. He took up Bachelor of Science with a degree in management from the Binghamton University School of Management. After finishing college in 1975, Steven Lash enrolled for an MBA at the University of San Diego and worked his studies up to their completion in 1982.



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Skills

A successful person, apart from acquiring a significant amount of relevant knowledge, should leverage on excellent work performance before making it to the frontiers. After obtaining his MBA, Mr. Lash worked for Sharp Healthcare—San Diego’s largest and leading vertically integrated healthcare delivery system—as executive vice president until 1999. After this stint, he went to Dermtech International where he served as president and CEO. After his tenure with Dermtech, he moved to Woodward Laboratories where he served as president from 2002-2006.

Attitude

Steven Lash, amidst his experience, wouldn’t have been able to reach his current status as a leader in the global healthcare industry if not for his approach. Mr. Lash’s greatest asset is his drive for consistent excellent performance. This is manifested in his rigorous quality assurance policy in running Satori World Medical. On top of the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation of affiliated hospitals under the Satori Global Network™, he runs a robust quality program through the office of the in-house Chief Medical Officer, with the latter conducting frequent on-site check-ups to ensure that clients receive only the best healthcare available abroad—at par or even better than medical care provided in the US.



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Steven Lash Satori World Medical: Demystifying medical travel

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According to Steven Lash, Satori World Medical president and CEO, the rising healthcare costs in the US, together with the availability of high-quality medical care outside the US at a fraction of the cost, are just some of the key factors contributing to the people’s increasing interest in medical tourism.

But if it is really that good, then why doesn’t every employer offer a medical travel program in the benefit plan? The answer is that the general lack of understanding regarding patient safety and medical quality is preventing the widespread adoption of medical travel.



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As with all matters of healthcare, having the correct information is the key. According to Steven Lash, Satori World Medical president and CEO, the following problems can be addressed by gathering adequate and accurate information:

• Will the procedures be safe? Is the quality on par with hospitals in the United States? Individuals should only participate in a program that solely contracts with JCI-accredited hospitals and conducts regular on-site visits to ensure high-quality medical care.
• Will there be stress? Individuals can avoid stress by choosing a medical travel company that does all the planning and legwork.
• Is bringing a companion possible? Individuals should always inquire about whether the medical travel program includes the cost of a travel companion.



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With companies armed with the right knowledge, medical travel can be a safe and cost-saving alternative for many companies. For more information regarding Steven Lash and Satori World Medical, visit this website.