TORONTO--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 22, 2008 -- Star Hospitals.net, a North American healthcare facilitator, continues to break ground in the booming medical tourism industry in India by partnering with the country's first and most successful health insurance company, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD. Through this joint venture the two premier healthcare services will focus on collaborating with a U.S. or Canadian-based health insurance company to offer comprehensive, affordable medical care in an international setting.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD is currently exploring the opportunity to partner with a U.S. or Canadian-based insurance company by following the re-insurance route. It is proposed that companies in the United States and Canada will design and market country-specific policies, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD will be responsible for claims servicing and support in India.

"This joint business venture will be solidified through a re-insurance contract which can be further broadened to include claims servicing, domestic travel, and travel arrangements," says Mr. Jaganathan, M.D. and CEO of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD. The company will work on behalf of the patient's overseas insurer to manage claims and payment in India under the "Claims Control Clause."

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD, is India's premier health insurance company, providing not only basic health insurance but also specialized insurance for diabetics, HIV patients, and families with aging relatives.

Previous to Star Hospitals' alliance with Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD, the company coordinated everything from travel arrangements to medical care at one of the JCI/NABH/ISO accredited hospitals in the Star Hospitals network. Now, with the possibility of a U.S. or Canadian-based health insurance company working with a Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, LTD, quality, affordable healthcare seems a closer reality for millions.

"Star Hospitals.net hopes this venture will strengthen our efforts to include as many options as possible for our patients," Kumar Jagadeesan, president of Star Hospitals.net stresses. "We want to make certain that every aspect is taken care of so our patients' medical travel experience is affordable, complete, and stress-free."

Star Hospitals.net specializes in coordinating travel, pre- and post-operative accommodation arrangements, completing hospital registration prior to the patient's arrival in India, and arranging tourism and sightseeing activities. A companion program is available for anyone accompanying the patient.

For a free consultation please call our toll free number 1-888-7827-012 and speak to a doctor or visit www.starhospitals.net.

About Star Hospitals

Star Hospitals is a North American healthcare service offering affordable and timely treatment abroad through a network of hospitals throughout India, Singapore, and Thailand. For more information please visit www.starhospitals.net or call 1-888-STAR-012

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