Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

Maybe it’s time for a new MRI for your department, imaging center or practice. Or you think it might be a good idea to look into buying a pre-owned MRI.  Well, before you start saying things like “1.5T” or “high field open” or even “how much,” there are five important things to consider and they all lead to one single fact:  if you don’t have referral patterns that support this kind of pricey purchase, you may as well head to Las Vegas and blow that money at the casino. 

How you answer these five important questions can save you time, money and even more money. 

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Searching online for OEC C-Arm prices? You found them!  Search no more; we have specs and prices in our cool infographic.  As a leader in refurbished and used C-Arms we want to help you with C-arm questions and identify the best solution at the appropriate price.

When we get requests for digital mammography systems at Atlantis Worldwide, our customers generally ask for Hologic (Selenia or Selenia Dimensions) or GE (Senographe 2000D, Senographe DS or Essential).  We find that many of our customers have the same questions, goals and concerns, so we’ve created this list of pros and cons that can help YOU better understand your options and needs.   Of course, we’re always here if you want to talk, too!   

People everywhere are coming around to the benefits of pre-owned medical equipment, but this is particularly true in the developing nations of the world.  If the average annual income is US $8,000 (India) or US $12,200 (Romania), it might be hard for a nation to fund new state-of-the-art technology in all of its hospitals and clinics.  Even when substantial public or private investment is available, the choice for every parcel of money can be between one new system vs. two, three or four used systems.  This is true even for purchasers in developed nations, and is now a crucial option worldwide. 

It was another great RSNA show in Chicago over Thanksgiving and chances are, you’ve still got visions of new MRI equipment dancing in your head.  But is now the best time to buy?  And is that new MRI really what you need in order to be more successful at your clinic or facility? 

Buying from a Stocking Dealer is usually not the cheapest way to buy used and refurbished medical equipment.  It’s not.  Think about it… they do things like pay to pick-up and deliver the equipment to their location, compensate extra staff, and spread out the costs of forklifts and other warehouse equipment. So, why buy equipment from a firm with the actual systems in their warehouse?  Why does it make sense to sometimes pay a little more than buying from a broker? 

The Basics For Your RAD and R&F Rooms

So you’ve discovered the enormous benefits of purchasing pre-owned, refurbished medical equipment like MRIs, CTs, C-arms, PETs or other imaging devices.  And you’re feeling pretty smart.  After all, you get the ideal imaging equipment for your  facility without paying full price for the shiny new toy.  If you were wise enough to buy from Atlantis Worldwide, you like the fact that they put all pre-owned equipment through a no-holds-barred process that ensures the highest quality standards, rock star performance and reliability and a price point that makes you look like a genius.  In other words, it’s as good as new, without the OMG price tag.  You also like the fact that Atlantis Worldwide provides an amazing warranty and the exact kind of service contract that will keep it running like new—without the headaches.  Think your job is over?

It’s October and pink is everywhere during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It puts a spotlight on breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.  It also makes it a perfect time to talk about the pros and cons of Digital Mammography versus Analog Mammography with Computed Radiographic(CR) systems. 

Okay, so you’ve got some medical imaging systems that you don’t need or want anymore.  It happens.  Well, you basically have three options.