International Healthcare - Risky business

Business may have become global, but healthcare certainly hasn't. The sheer diversity of systems around the world is only matched by the disparity in the treatment and facilities on offer. Which means ensuring consistent, quality healthcare on a global basis can be fraught with risks. When companies invest as much as $1.3 million on the average three-year expatriate assignment, the financial implications of having an assignment fail are significant. The implications for a firm's business and reputation can be even greater. Safeguarding the health of expatriates and their families is a ke...