Expert articles, procedure guides, specialty information, and provider perspectives to help you navigate healthcare abroad with confidence.
Proton therapy costs $45,000-$55,000 in China vs $100,000-$200,000 in the US. China operates 11-14 proton centers with published survival data matching international benchmarks.
Hip replacement cost China ranges from $8,000-$20,000 at Class 3A hospitals vs $30,000-$50,000 in the US, a savings of 50-70% including implant, stay, and rehab.
IVF cost in China runs $3,000-$7,000 per cycle versus $19,000-$30,000 in the US. With 1.3 million cycles performed in 2023, China leads the world in IVF volume and affordability.
China approved its first stem cell product in 2025. Regulated treatments cost $15,000-$40,000 versus $25,000-$100,000+ in the US, with 141 hospitals registered for stem cell research.
Cancer treatment in China costs 50-85% less than in the US across surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, proton therapy, immunotherapy, and CAR-T. Real hospital pricing and data for 2026.
CAR-T therapy cost in China runs $50,000-$80,000 all-in versus $488,000-$760,000 in the US. Six NMPA-approved CAR-T products, top hospital details, and full treatment process.
Traditional Chinese medicine tourism draws 300,000 visitors to China yearly, with 2-week hospital programs costing $500-$2,000. Save up to 75% vs US acupuncture prices.
Knee replacement cost China ranges from $8,000-$14,000 at Class 3A hospitals vs $35,000-$50,000 in the US, a savings of 60-77% including implant, stay, and rehab.
Medicare pays a set rate for every procedure in America. Our research shows those rates predict what cash-paying patients will be charged, within 17% accuracy for most surgeries.
