Waypoints – July 16, 2026
JetWell Waypoints: why people really travel for care abroad
IN THIS ISSUE
- Why people really travel for care abroad
- How we actually vet clinics
- Try the cost calculator
- Upcoming: JetLounge Live, July 21
FROM THE LEARNING CENTER
Why do people really travel for medical care?
Most people assume medical tourism is only about saving money. Our team dug into a McKinsey study of nearly 50,000 patients to find out what's actually driving the decision, and cost wasn't the biggest factor.
Why it matters: 72 percent of patients in the study traveled for quality and technology, not cost.
How medical tourism clinics are actually vetted
Most clinics listed on medical tourism sites haven't actually been vetted for anything. Our team wrote up how real screening works, and what to look for before you book anywhere, including on JetWell.
Why it matters: Every clinic on JetWell goes through a four tier credential check before it's ever listed, not just a paid directory placement.
NEW ON JETWELL
Try the cost calculator
Not sure yet what procedure or destination makes sense for you? Our cost calculator shows real price ranges side by side with typical US costs across procedures, and it only takes a minute.
UPCOMING: JETLOUNGE LIVE
A candid hair transplant Q&A, July 21
I started JetLounge Live because I kept getting the same questions from friends, and I figured other people probably had them too. On July 21 I'm sitting down with someone else who's actually done this, starting with a hair transplant, and we're going to talk honestly about what it was actually like. Over time I want to bring on people who've gone through all kinds of procedures, so there should be something here no matter what you're considering.
If you've been putting off care because of high costs here in the US, that's exactly what JetWell is for. Real clinics, transparent pricing, and JetCover protection built into every booking.
Thanks for being here. If you have questions about JetWell, procedures, our events, or anything else, feel free to reach out to concierge@jetwell.ai. Our team would be happy to help!
– Joe Mahavuthivanij
Founder & CEO, JetWell
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