Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

In a perfect world with high reimbursement and unlimited patient volumes, the high cost of acquiring or siting an MRI system would not matter. You could lease any system you wanted and every five years, at the end of your lease term, you’d get a new MRI system. Reimbursements were high for outpatient imaging center. Vendors, radiologists, administrators and imaging center owners negotiated the system, service and price, and it was a win-win for everyone. And while service contracts were high, MRI imaging was still highly profitable, whether in a hospital or an outpatient imaging center.

Well, that may have been the case 25 years ago, but not anymore.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

Do you need more information on best practices to lower your CT dose? We have complied a list of informative articles to answer many questions you may have and explore options that can assist you today.

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Topics: iterative image reconstruction, Low-dose solution, More Than Just Imaging Solutions

Hospitals and imaging facilities are stressed with increasing costs, which means every department is looking for ways to save money. Many are tempted to change service contracts for imaging devices from full coverage warranties to Time and Materials policies or Parts Only policies, believing that this will ultimately save money. After all, full service contracts are very expensive. However, this could be the ultimate example of being “penny wise and pound foolish.”

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Topics: Medical Imaging Equipment Costs, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions

It is no secret that the most expensive consumable component associated with CT scanning is the CT X-Ray Tube. Some CT Tubes can cost $200,000 and more for a new replacement. While most providers carry CT X-Ray Tube coverage as a part of their CT maintenance contract, this coverage still represents a “five figure” annual line item cost.

The attached paper will describe how and why CT Tube Life is extended when SafeCT, or any OEM iterative reconstruction solution for that matter, is incorporated to achieve low-dose CT scanning capabilities. Many SafeCT customers tell us that they have experienced from 40% and up to 4X (four times) life extension on their CT tube using SafeCT!

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Topics: Medical Imaging Equipment Costs, iterative image reconstruction, CT Scanner

We’ve talked to lots of our clients lately about whether to expand digital imaging services into a mobile or modular environment. Sometimes expanded facilities are needed during construction on a current facility or when existing equipment is being replaced.  Other clinics, practices or hospitals need to offer or expand their imaging services, but lack the capital or available space to do so within the walls of the facility.  In all of these situations, a mobile or modular environment can be a great solution.  (And even better while utilizing a used or refurbished MRI or CT Scan, but we’ll get to that later.)

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Topics: Medical Imaging Comparisons, Imaging Equipment Solutions, CT Scanner, MRI, Mobile MRI

Medical imaging equipment is expensive.  Very expensive.  It’s a no-brainer that you need to protect your investment and keep it in tip-top operating condition. But choosing the right kind of service and maintenance coverage?  It’s not a no-brainer.  There are several kinds of service plans available, and here’s a simple breakdown about the benefits of each.

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Topics: Medical Imaging Equipment Costs, Medical Imaging Comparisons, Imaging Equipment Solutions

The term “commodity” is used to describe a class of goods where demand exists, but its’ supply is without qualitative differentiation across a market.  It leads to smaller profit margins and actually diminishes the importance of factors like brand names, and increases the importance of price.  So the big question in medical imaging is has it become a commodity? 

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, More Than Just Imaging Solutions

Everyone knows that Siemens Arcadis C-Arms and GE OEC C-Arms deliver high performance and quality and can be a terrific investment for your hospital, imaging center, practice or clinic.  We have created a short slide show of the differences and similarities between two popular models for your vascular needs. The OEC 9800 Vascular C-Arm and the Siemens Arcadis Avantic C-Arm.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Comparisons, C-Arm

Maybe you’re looking for the perfect Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for your facility, hospital, practice or clinic.  Or maybe you’ve already selected it.  If so, good for you!  Now there’s one more critical decision to make before your project even begins: selecting and installing RF Shielding. 

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

If you’ve just purchased or are considering purchasing new or refurbished medical imaging equipment, you know that it will require expert maintenance service over time. While the company you bought the equipment from may offer service contracts, they may or may not be your best choice. That’s why it’s important to do your homework before you make a decision about maintenance service. Here are four tips for your consideration: 

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Topics: Medical Imaging Equipment Costs, Buying Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Equipment Service