In order for the medical tourism industry to grow there are certain requirements that must be met. One of the premier requirements is the need for high quality health institutions.
There is a call for modern infrastructure, world class processes, and contemporary technologies. There is also the requirement for quality manpower with respect to doctors, nurses and technicians. Indian health institutions will have to make focused efforts towards obtaining international accreditation of their hospitals and service delivery practices. Another factor which contributes to the medical tourism industry is the ease of international travel. Many developing, underdeveloped countries do not have facilities for advanced medical care and there is often a dearth of skilled medical professionals for the latest procedures.

There are several factors, which contribute to India’s strength as a destination for medical tourism. Expatriate Indian doctors having excellent reputation and are found in almost every country. Corporate hospitals are coming up in the country with improved facilities, equipment, service standards and better marketing capabilities. India can claim expertise in various medical areas such as cardiac care, joint replacement, dental treatments and cosmetic surgery. The cost of medical services is often as much as ten to fifteen times cheaper than in other countries. For example, phacoemulsification procedure can be performed in India with just USD $ 5000 as against $ 45,000 in USA.