Financial Affects
Many individuals, when looking for somewhere to have elective surgeries, often go out of the US to combat high costs here in the US. Along with this, sometimes care is needed when outside of the US leading to revenue loss.
Medical Tourism
When US residents travel outside the states to save money, the high cost of hospital services here in the US continues to be driven up by pressure on insurance and employers. Along with the increasing costs, medical tourism creates legal gray areas for patients. These gray areas show when complications or disputes arise. This is due to many countries not having clear rules for medical tourists
Loss of Revenue
US hospitals can lose money to competitors outside of the state. However, there are some plans that are being made to help keep patients and increase revenue by offering healthcare through partnerships outside the states.