Florida TaxWatch Showcases Medical Tourism in New Report

Florida TaxWatch released a report on Thursday showing how out-of-state patients seeking medical treatment in the Sunshine State helps the economy.

"Florida's world-quality health care professionals are a valuable resource for the state," said Dominic Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, on Thursday. "Highlighting Florida as a world-class vacation and medical destination will increase state revenue to the benefit of taxpayers and will firmly establish the state as a thriving location for health care professionals and businesses."

"Medical tourism attracts more than medical tourists, Calabro insisted. It attracts businesses, jobs, and encourages health care professionals to remain in Florida, while improving health care options for our Florida residents. Just like Florida's traditional tourism venues provide unique, resident-exclusive opportunities to Floridians, medical tourism facilities will provide added value to residents."

The report can be read here.