Right Treatment, Right Country, within the Right Budget
Smart Treatment Planning & Patient Economics
Every patient is different. We compare treatment options, hospitals, countries, recovery time, and total treatment costs to help you make the best medical and financial decision.
What is Patient Economics ?
Most people think treatment cost is simply the hospital bill. In reality, the total cost of treatment includes many other factors that can significantly impact a patient’s finances and recovery.
At Shohoj Medical Service, Patient Economics means evaluating every medical and financial aspect of a patient’s journey to identify the treatment option that delivers the best clinical outcome at the most practical overall cost.
Instead of focusing only on the price of a procedure, we consider the total cost of care—including treatment effectiveness, travel, accommodation, recovery time, follow-up, and the financial impact on both the patient and their family.
What we compare to guide you for patient economics
MEDICAL FACTORS
- Diagnosis and disease stage
- Treatment suitability
- Surgical / Non surgical options
- Technology and treatment method
- Expected outcome and recovery time
FINANCIAL FACTORS
- Hospital costs
- Treatment duration
- Accommodation and food cost
- Airfare and local transport
- Visa and travel cost
Factors for total treatment cost
Treatment method
The same condition may have multiple treatment options. Surgery, minimally invasive procedures, or advanced therapies can differ significantly in cost, recovery time, and hospital stay.
Hospital Category
Treatment costs vary between hospitals due to accreditation, specialist expertise, medical technology, facilities, and patient services. We help you compare the best options before you travel.
Doctor
Choosing the right specialist is essential for successful treatment. We compare doctors based on expertise, experience, treatment outcomes, and cost to help you make an informed decision.
Country / Location
Treatment costs vary between countries due to healthcare systems, hospital pricing, travel expenses, and exchange rates. We help you compare the best destination for your medical and financial needs.
Stay duration and Accommodation
Recovery time affects how long you may need to stay abroad. We help you plan the right accommodation—whether a hotel or serviced apartment—to balance comfort, convenience, and overall treatment costs.
Visa and travel method
Medical visa requirements and travel options—including flights, trains, or buses—can significantly affect your overall treatment expenses. We help you plan the safest, most convenient, and cost-effective journey.
Smart Treatment Planning
The most expensive treatment is not always the best treatment. The cheapest treatment is not always the cure. This has to be the best of both treatment and cost.
Example of Total Patient Economics (Cancer case)
| Cost Component | Surgery | Radio Surgery (e.g Cyberknife) |
| Hospital Cost | High | Moderate to High |
| Hospital Stay | 5 – 10 days | Usually none |
| Recovery Time | Longer | Shorter |
| Accommodation cost | Higher | Lower |
| Lost work days | More | Less |
| Travel Burden | Moderate | Moderate |
| Follow-up visits | Higher | Lower |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Most hospitals provide a treatment plan within 24 to 72 hours after receiving complete medical reports.
In most cases, initial treatment plans and cost estimates are provided free of charge.
Yes. We can arrange opinions from multiple hospitals so you can compare treatment options and costs.
The final cost may vary depending on the patient’s condition, additional tests, hospital stay duration, and treatment response.
Yes. Most countries allow attendants to accompany patients under applicable visa regulations.
Typically with 24 – 48 hours within working day of the hospital. Make sure all the relevant information are provided accurately.
Upon submission of the visa application, it varies from country to country. We assist in the best possible way so that visa is issued in the shortest possible time. Please contact us for details as requirement of visa application changes from time to time.
Your Health. Your Budget. Our Responsibility.
Send us your medical reports for a free treatment evaluation. We’ll compare treatment options, hospitals, and costs across India, Thailand, and China, then help you begin the most appropriate treatment quickly and at the most optimized overall cost.