I think it could also be done on a very profitable “mid-level” basis. (disclosure: I know nothing other than the readily apparent about how medical systems work and their profitability)
It can cost $8K+ a month to house an elderly couple in the US, and that ain’t the Ritz, that’s close to the bottom of the barrel. That’s a dumpy suburban facility, nothing special, with only “emergency clinic” facilities available. I am thinking about “packaging” the hospicing of the elder while allowing family members to come around and pay their respects without getting bored to death. I am not sure about the impact of catastrophic insurance + or -, IMO it would make sense on a cash basis. Especially if it could be done in a grade “B” resort that was losing business because it wasn’t in tip-top shape.
I’m sure you’re right regarding hospices, and they’d go hand in hand. I was thinking more of the denial and delay of needed care issues. You need a $50,000 to $100,000 (probably less without the US system overhead) life saving or enhancing procedure, but it’s a 4 month delay in the US, or it’s denied based on other health issues, or simply not available. Will an offshore solution develop? I think there’s a good chance it would, particularly if insurance brought the cost of the procedure down to a large deductable, pick your number.