Americans spent $600 million on medical care outside the U.S. in 2009, according to Health at a Glance 2011, a report released Nov. 23 by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

The amount grew 13% from 2004 to 2009.

"Medical tourism is not mainstream, but it is growing," said Renee-Marie Stephano, president of the Medical Tourism Assn.

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