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US vs China treatment costs. Named hospitals. Real price bands.

Most medical tourism sites hide prices behind a quote form. We publish ours — treatment by treatment, with the hospitals we work with named. Every band below comes from published hospital pricing and real patient quotes (2025–2026), and every payment is escrowed until care begins.

Side by side

What treatment actually costs — US vs China

These are typical all-in ranges from our partner hospitals and named hospital networks, published so you can compare before you talk to us. Your exact quote depends on your case — and it's free.

TreatmentTypical US priceChina all-in (typical)You save
CAR-T cell therapy (cancer)$500,000+$89,000–170,000~70%
Stem cell therapy (T2D, Boao Lecheng)$50,000–150,000 (often unapproved)$23,000–39,000up to 70%
Knee / hip replacement~$58,000~$11,400~80%
Dental implants (full set)$40,000–60,000$12,000–18,000~70%
Executive health checkup$3,000–8,000$1,000–5,000~50%

How these numbers are verified: ranges are compiled from published partner-hospital price lists, international-department fee schedules, and real patient quotes collected 2025–2026. Where a median is available we show the band around it. CAR-T specifically: commercial product pricing in China runs $89,000–170,000 (vs $500k+ US list); clinical-trial-linked programs can be substantially lower — we quote the commercial figure unless a trial is a fit. Your personalized all-in quote may differ — request a free case review for exact numbers. Last verified: August 2026.

Named hospitals

Which hospitals — and what their published prices say

We verify each hospital's current JCI accreditation or China's CIHA-equivalent standard before onboarding, and re-verify regularly. Examples from our network and named partner networks with published international pricing:

HospitalLocationPublished international price examples (2025–2026)
Boao International Medical CenterBoao Lecheng, HainanDBS surgery $26,500–44,200 · brain tumor surgery $7,400–17,700 · stem cell T2D program $13,500 · precision radiotherapy + TCM $20,000
Shanghai Tongji Hospital Intl DeptShanghaiBasic checkup $300–375 · premium checkup $850–1,600 · NK cell therapy $250,000–280,000
Yanda International HospitalBeijing (JCI)Premium checkup $2,000–5,000 · PET/CT $1,000–1,500 · MS rehabilitation $15,000–25,000 · knee replacement $9,750–13,000
Guangzhou Fuda Cancer HospitalGuangzhou (JCI)PET/CT $1,440 · radiotherapy $4,450–8,900 · cryosurgery programs on request
Beijing United Family HospitalBeijing (JCI)International-department fee schedule on request; executive checkup packages from ~$1,200
Peking Union Medical College HospitalBeijing (JCI)International patient center; specialist consult + diagnostics quoted per case

Named examples from our partner network and hospitals we work with; prices are indicative published ranges and vary by case, physician, and treatment plan. We publish line-item quotes — never a lump-sum number — and escrow every payment until care begins.

Why the gap is real

The same medicine, a different price — and it's not a trick

1

Domestic manufacturing

The same CAR-T product approved by China's NMPA and manufactured domestically costs a fraction of US list prices. Drug pricing, hospital economics, and insurance structures are fundamentally different.

2

Same quality standard

Hospitals we work with hold current JCI accreditation or China's CIHA-equivalent standard, with international departments and English-speaking physicians. We verify before onboarding and re-check regularly.

3

Escrow, not hope

Your payment goes into escrow — not directly to the hospital. Funds are released in stages only as treatment milestones are met. If care isn't delivered as agreed, funds stay frozen.

FAQ

Common questions about US vs China costs

Why is the same treatment so much cheaper in China?

Primarily domestic manufacturing of therapies and pharmaceuticals, lower facility and labor costs, and a public-health system designed for volume. For CAR-T specifically, the products are NMPA-approved and manufactured in China — not imported at US list prices. Quality isn't the variable; the price structure is.

Is the care actually the same standard?

We only work with hospitals that hold current JCI accreditation or China's CIHA-equivalent standard and are licensed for international patient care. We verify credentials, success rates, and physician qualifications before any hospital joins our network — and re-verify accreditation status regularly. We never coordinate with unlicensed clinics.

Why do other sites show different prices for CAR-T?

Price claims range from ~$28,000 to ~$280,000 in published competitor material. The spread reflects one key distinction: commercial product pricing (what we quote: $89,000–170,000) versus clinical-trial-linked programs, which can be much lower because the manufacturer sponsors part of the cost. Always ask which one a quote refers to — a commercial quote and a trial-linked quote are not the same product.

Does my insurance cover treatment in China?

Some international plans and expat policies cover treatment at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad, and a few insurers direct-bill Chinese international hospitals. We can help you check your policy, request a Guarantee of Payment where available, and structure invoices for out-of-network reimbursement. Add your insurer to the quote form and we'll include this in your case review.

How do I know the price won't change after I commit?

Your quote is a line-item, all-in agreement — hospital fees, physician fees, medications, nursing, room, translation, and coordination. It's fixed in writing before you fund escrow, and payments are released only against documented milestones. Anything outside the quote (flights, personal spending) is listed explicitly.

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