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Ed McCarthy: “Blue Chip” Brands Across the Globe

Ed McCarthy: “Blue Chip” Brands Across the Globe December 4, 2014

Marketing, research and business development consultant in healthcare, human services and senior living.

Ed McCarthyEd McCarthy’s role as Vice President of International Business at Partners Healthcare International (PHI), has helped him view the role of global brands in international healthcare marketing in a unique way. With high-value brands such as Harvard teaching affiliates Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, in his portfolio, Mr. McCarthy understand the appeal of high profile institutions around the world.

In this interview, Mr. McCarthy discusses the future of shifting patterns in international healthcare travel as China emerges as an economic powerhouse and a large source of consumers seeking the highest quality of medical care. In medical travel, both into and out of the United States, the brand of the destination and of the provider are both crucial to attracting patients.

McCarthy also discusses the recent rise of medical travel to the United States, and the role that world-renowned medical brands play in this situation. He touches on how these high-profile brands are helping to attract patients, families and referring physicians. Brands like PHI are also assisting consumers in overcoming barriers like distance, the high cost of healthcare in the U.S., and the difficulty of obtaining a visa.

Listen to this episode with Ed McCarthy on The Medical Travel Show Homepage…

Marketing, research and business development consultant in healthcare, human services and senior living.

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