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American in India Says She Prefers Indian Healthcare for Cost and Access in Viral Video

Her post highlights her preference for India's lower-cost, walk-in care over the amenity-heavy U.S. hospital experience.

Overview

  • Kristen Fischer, an American who has lived in India for about four years, shared an Instagram video comparing healthcare in India and the United States.
  • She said India stands out for affordability, same-day access to doctors and clinics, more attentive consultations, and easier availability of medicines.
  • She credited U.S. hospitals with a better overall stay, pointing to food menus and typically shorter waits due to strict scheduling.
  • The video has over 283,000 views and more than 200 comments, with users echoing or questioning her observations and referencing medical tourism to India.
  • Reports present her remarks as a personal account rather than new data or official statements.