Free Resources for Informed Medical Travel

2026 Global Medical Tourism Cost Index

A comprehensive comparison of procedure costs across 20 countries, with cost breakdowns by procedure type, destination, and accreditation tier. Includes methodology, data sources, and trend analysis.

The Employer's Guide to Medical Tourism Benefits

A practical implementation guide for HR professionals and benefits consultants. Covers plan design, legal considerations, employee communication, coordinator services, and ROI measurement.

JCI Accreditation: What It Means for Patient Safety

An accessible explainer on Joint Commission International accreditation standards - what hospitals must demonstrate to earn and maintain JCI status, and why it matters for patients seeking care abroad.

Top 10 Procedures for Medical Travel

A clinical guide covering the ten most common procedures sought by international patients - including typical savings, destination options, quality benchmarks, and recovery considerations.

Country Profile: India's Medical Tourism Landscape

A deep-dive into India as a medical tourism destination - top hospitals, specialties, accreditation landscape, visa requirements, travel logistics, and patient experience data.

Total Cost of Care Calculator Methodology

A technical whitepaper explaining how Acules calculates all-in cost estimates - data sources, pricing models, flight and accommodation estimation, and the assumptions behind savings figures.