Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

Service Contracts for Imaging Systems: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jul 30, 2014 @ 13:07 PM

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

Expand Imaging Services into a Mobile or Modular Environment ?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Tue, Jul 15, 2014 @ 12:07 PM

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

5 Service Agreements for Your Used Medical Imaging Equipment

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jul 9, 2014 @ 10:07 AM

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

Everything You Need to Know About RF Shielding for MRI

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Tue, Jun 17, 2014 @ 12:06 PM

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

Top 10 MRI Blogs

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, May 29, 2014 @ 12:05 PM

Do you need help in planning for an MRI or perhaps need to replace one?  We have complied a list of 10 blogs on MRIs that can assist you.  You can choose the best articles to help you compare, decide and plan for an MRI. 

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

CT Radiation Dose Reduction Project

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 @ 09:04 AM

Qualis Health Award Project presented by Hal J. Mason RT, R, CT, CT Technologist at Yakima Memorial Hospital, Valley Imaging Outpatient Imaging Center in Yakima, Washington.

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Topics: iterative image reconstruction, Low-dose solution, Imaging Equipment Solutions

Your Roadmap to the Perfect MRI Installation

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, Mar 6, 2014 @ 11:03 AM

If you’re planning an MRI for your practice, clinic, hospital or medical facility, brace yourself.  Because once you’ve decided which MRI is right for you—be it new or pre-owned, a replacement of an existing unit or a totally new install—there are even more things you have to plan for!  Here’s a checklist that can help you during the process.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

Top 4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Cath Lab

Posted by Alex Silbergleit on Thu, Feb 27, 2014 @ 11:02 AM

Are you ready to add a Cath Lab to your practice, hospital or healthcare facility?  Before you do, you’ll need to make some important decisions, like whether or not to use Analog or Digital, or Bi-Plane or Single-Plane. Here are some facts that may help with your decision!

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Topics: Cath/Angio, Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions

Cloud-Based CT Dose Monitoring

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jan 8, 2014 @ 11:01 AM

In Radiology Today- Vol 14 No. 12, P10 written by David Yeager, there is an article entitled “Cloud-Based CT Dose Monitoring” published in December 2013.  The article is important in the fact that more and more radiologists now have the opportunity to report on patient exposure to ionizing radiation from CT Scanners.
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Topics: Low-dose solution, Medical Imaging News, Imaging Equipment Solutions

The Big Question: Are You Ready For CT Dose Tracking?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, Jan 2, 2014 @ 09:01 AM

Radiology departments are under pressure to track radiation dose from CT, and new rules are being proposed on both state and federal levels.  A lot of our friends and customers were asking us questions about this at the recent RSNA convention.  We decided to share some information, insights and answers through our new eBook, “Radiation Dose: Track, Monitor & Lower."

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Topics: iterative image reconstruction, Low-dose solution, Imaging Equipment Solutions