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.
