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| MEDICAL TOURISM AND NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS: AN INSTITUTIONALIST PERSPECTIVE |
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Author Name Dr. Vivek Kapre Principal Arihant College Indore Abstract Medical tourism has emerged as a significant global phenomenon, influencing both healthcare systems and national economies. This study examines medical tourism through an institutionalist perspective, analyzing how national healthcare systems adapt to and are impacted by the increasing movement of patients across borders. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we explore the institutional structures, regulatory frameworks, and healthcare policies that shape the medical tourism industry. The findings highlight key institutional dynamics, including the role of government policies, accreditation systems, and healthcare market liberalization in promoting or regulating medical tourism. While medical tourism generates economic benefits, such as increased foreign investment and revenue for private hospitals, it also raises concerns about healthcare equity, resource allocation, and legal accountability. This study underscores the need for stronger institutional regulations, cross-border legal frameworks, and ethical oversight to balance the growth of medical tourism with national healthcare priorities. We propose policy recommendations to enhance patient safety, improve healthcare governance, and address disparities between private and public healthcare systems. Further research is needed to examine the long-term effects of medical tourism on national healthcare sustainability and global health governance. Keywords: Medical Tourisim. Legal Framework, Institutional Structures . Published On : 2025-03-17 Article Download : 
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