Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

Deciding to purchase a C-Arm for your practice is easy enough, but choosing which one is appropriate for you can be a little more complicated. To simplify things, we’ve outlined the questions you should ask and ideas to keep in mind while you shop. Follow these guides, and you will be pleased with your purchase. Then, later on, you won’t have to ask yourself, WHY? 

Imagine being able to get better image quality in every CT scan.  Or being able to use low-dose protocols and still achieve diagnostic CT images—all this without having to replace or upgrade your current CT scanners.  Sounds too good to be true?

We know what’s it’s like.  Your healthcare facility, clinic or practice needs a new C-arm.  And everyone has an opinion.  This bright, new shiny toy that just came out.   Look at this brand.  Don’t spend too much.  Make sure you get the right size.  Maybe we can’t afford one. We’re sure we can’t afford not to. Where are you going to buy it?  Talk to my cousin, he can get you one. 

We’ve all seen the Fashion Do’s and Don’ts on TV and in fashion magazines.  Like “DON’T wear a black thong under white sheer pants when shopping at Wal-Mart,” or “DO wear an outrageous chapeau when attending a Kentucky Derby party.”

Well, fashion faux pas may be embarrassing, but buying the wrong refurbished imaging equipment can be extremely costly, ineffective and downright frustrating to your clinic, hospital, surgical center, imaging group or practice. 

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Everyone understands that most diagnostic imaging systems are a long-term investment. The inevitable “big” question is, “When is it time to purchase newer equipment versus making do with perfectly functional existing technology?”  It’s a challenge that faces most purchasing departments, clinic and hospital administrators, physicians and office managers—and it’s where Atlantis Worldwide can step in and help make a decision easier.  No, we don’t have a crystal ball that allows us to gaze into the future and determine your best course of action.  But we DO have more than 20 years of experience in buying and selling imaging equipment, so we understand the market and can help our customers identify the best equipment solutions for their budgets and needs.

When you involve the Atlantis Worldwide team in the decision making process, we will work with you to gather pertinent information that will enable you to make a more informed decision.  We’ll compile review a wide range of data:  what are the comparative costs of installation?  Can your existing system be upgraded easily, or is it easy to remove and replace the equipment?  What is the turnover timing?  How has your market changed and what are the current needs of your patients, physicians and community?   What is the current and ideal workflow?  How does equipment depreciation factor in?  How will the impending changes to Medicare and the insurance industry impact your business?  What are the cost differences in servicing new systems versus upgrading existing ones?  By answering these and other questions, oftentimes it illuminates the perfect solution for your diagnostic imaging needs.

“It’s hard to connect with potential clients at conventions.” “My booth is in a bad location.” “My calls never make it past the receptionist, but I know if I could reach this key decision maker, she’d appreciate this business opportunity.”

These are common complaints in the business world, but thanks to the ingenuity of Health Connect Partners, you won’t be hearing complaints like these at the Reverse Expo during its annual convention, recently held in Miami.  That’s because HCP created an event that makes it easy for radiology vendors like Atlantis Worldwide and potential customers and key decision makers to connect in a simple and meaningful way.

Okay, the Atlantis Worldwide hospitality suite was rockin’, complete with seafood bar, a great musician and endless cosmopolitans.  The dueling pianos at Bongo’s did get a little competitive.  And who didn’t love the mojitos?  As anyone who attended the annual Health Connect Partners Radiology and Imaging Conference in Miami in May can tell you, the conference was a huge success in many ways.   It offered a great balance of networking opportunities, industry learning and sharing, panel discussions and FUN.

In the not-so-distant past, many hospitals and imaging groups would rush to buy the biggest and the best medical imaging equipment.  After all, who doesn’t want the shiny new toy?  But oftentimes these purchases were made without reviewing the needs of a specific facility, market and patient population. Reimbursements were high, and referrals and insurance acceptance were strong, so why worry?  In fact,  many diagnostic imaging centers were launched on the “if you build it, they will come” philosophy.

Most kids grow up with dreams of becoming a firefighter, a rock star or a famous sports figure.  As Atlantis Worldwide LLC CEO and founder Jeff Weiss said, “It’s not like I woke up one day and said—“Hey, I think I want to sell refurbished imaging solutions worldwide.  It’s just where my skills, talents, connections and luck led me.”