Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

So you want to sell some of your existing medical imaging equipment. Or maybe you’re even thinking about using your current equipment as a trade in for something newer.   How do you go about it? How do you know who to do business with? How to you determine the selling price or trade-in value of your equipment? What kind of timeline from offer acceptance to equipment removal date is appropriate?

In significant parts of the world, and America in particular, people’s pets are often considered part of the family. It’s common for pet owners to spend thousands of dollars on healthcare for their animals, including fees for CT Scans, MRIs, C-Arms, Ultrasounds and general X-Rays… money that they don’t spend on dream vacations, better vehicles, and other creature (no pun intended) comforts. It’s also common for wealthier individuals to spend exorbitant amounts on their pets’ care, just because they can.

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Do you know the difference between used and refurbished medical imaging equipment? Does anyone? I decided to look online and see what people’s comments and questions were. I was surprised—and not surprised—by the level of confusion out there. Some people thought that “used” means the equipment is still working and can be sold again. Some thought “refurbished” means the equipment is broken and scratched, then cleaned up and repaired and sold for lower price. Others thought that used equipment was sent back to the factory for minor repairs and was then wrapped in plastic and sold as refurbished.

It was a different world in 1915.The House of Representatives rejected a proposal to allow women to vote. Germany launched the first Zeppelin attack over Great Britain. And the first meeting of the Western Roentgen Society was held in Chicago, with 62 charter members on hand from 17 different states.

So, the time comes where you are replacing an existing CT, MRI, C-Arm, Mammography, etc. imaging system. In most instances, the OEM vendor (e.g. GE, Siemens, Philips, Toshiba, Hitachi, etc.) you select to provide your new system offers you a trade-in value for your existing system. While there are situations

In the past few years, numerous studies have been published about which is the right technology to detect breast cancer early. So who wins the great debate: Mammography or Breast MRI?

It’s official. Social media is no flash in the pan. It’s been embraced worldwide from tweens to grandmothers to politicians and, yes, the medical profession. In fact, a 2014 study from MedData Group revealed that 56% of doctors use social media professionally, most often to connect with peers and stay abreast of developments within their area of expertise. Some have used social media to elevate their stature as thought leaders, or even to market their practice.

But what about patient privacy issues? How does a radiologist separate their personal privacy from their professional social media efforts?

Back in the day, all MRIs were long, dark and uninviting. Patients entered a confining, deep tunnel for the procedure, which proved uncomfortable for some patients, and impossible for those with claustrophobia. And let’s face it, no one wanted to have his or her child—or elderly relative-- experience that type of MRI exam. When Open MRI system hit the market, the number of potential MRI patients grew tremendously. In addition, to the new appeal of an open environment, many Open MRI systems were easier to site and less expensive than their high field counterparts. In addition because Open MRI systems did not use cryogens, their service contracts were also lower than high field MRI systems.

Until 2004, physicians who required high field stre

Don’t you love comparisons? Atlantis has compiled a list of best comparisons so that you can read all about the diagnostic imaging equipment you are interested in and see how they compare.  If you are interested in learning about other equipment comparisons that you do not see on this list please send us an email and we will get that information for you.  Just email us at marketing@atlantisworldwide.com

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