Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

13 Ways to Decontaminate Medical Imaging Equipment & Protect Staff

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Tue, Jun 16, 2015 @ 10:06 AM

Radiology equipment is some of the most expensive investments a practice, clinic, hospital or healthcare facility can make. It’s expensive to purchase and install—and then there’s the required preventative maintenance, on top of that. Of course, preventative maintenance is designed to prevent the need of costly breakdowns that can affect your revenue flow.  Now, there’s also a call by the World Health Organization for additional policies and approaches for decontamination of radiology equipment, and the protection of radiology personnel.

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Topics: More Than Just Imaging Solutions, Medical Imaging Equipment

Diagnostic Imaging in the Veterinary World

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jan 7, 2015 @ 12:01 PM

In significant parts of the world, and America in particular, people’s pets are often considered part of the family. It’s common for pet owners to spend thousands of dollars on healthcare for their animals, including fees for CT Scans, MRIs, C-Arms, Ultrasounds and general X-Rays… money that they don’t spend on dream vacations, better vehicles, and other creature (no pun intended) comforts. It’s also common for wealthier individuals to spend exorbitant amounts on their pets’ care, just because they can.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Equipment

Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology: The Best of 2014

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Mon, Dec 29, 2014 @ 10:12 AM

The best articles of 2014 - Atlantis has compiled the most popular blogs of 2014. In case you missed them here they are!

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

What is an R/F Room?

Posted by Alex Silbergleit on Thu, Sep 4, 2014 @ 16:09 PM

A R/F Room stands for radiography/fluoroscopy. It is the grandfather of human imaging studies. The changes to this modality over time have been minimal and brings value to imaging departments and centers.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, X-Ray, Medical Imaging Equipment

Atlantis Worldwide's Norman Tessell Earns FACHE

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Nov 13, 2013 @ 16:11 PM

Norman Tessell, Director of Business Development for Atlantis Worldwide Earns Top Healthcare Management Credential.

New York, NY – Atlantis Worldwide Director of Business Development, Norman J. Tessell, FACHE, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s foremost professional society for health care leaders.

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Equipment

How Does an MRI Work?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Aug 28, 2013 @ 09:08 AM

NIBIB's 60 Seconds of Science explains what is happening in the body when it undergoes an MRI.

MRIs employ powerful magnets which produce a strong magnetic field that forces protons in the body to align with that field. When a radiofrequency current is then pulsed through the patient, the protons are stimulated, and spin out of equilibrium, straining against the pull of the magnetic field. When the radiofrequency field is turned off, the MRI sensors are able to detect the energy released as the protons realign with the magnetic field. The time it takes for the protons to realign with the magnetic field, as well as the amount of energy released, changes depending on the environment and the chemical nature of the molecules. Physicians are able to tell the difference between various types of tissues based on these magnetic properties.

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, MRI, Medical Imaging Equipment

Medical equipment dealers will need GPO contracts to compete

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Thu, Jul 18, 2013 @ 15:07 PM

July 18, 2013
by Loren Bonner , DOTmed News Online Editor

Jeff Weiss, CEO of Atlantis Worldwide , has been in the refurbished medical equipment business for over 20 years. His company has survived many changes in the market. He shares his opinions on some of the challenges facing dealers and sellers in today's shifting health care environment. Here's an edited version of our conversation.

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, Medical Imaging Equipment, Refurbished medical imaging equipment

Atlantis Worldwide Relocates Headquarters to Manhattan!

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Tue, Jun 11, 2013 @ 12:06 PM

NEW YORK, N.Y., JUNE 11, 2013 — Atlantis Worldwide LLC, a 20-year-old international distributor of used and refurbished radiology systems, has relocated its headquarters to Manhattan, consolidated its shipping and warehousing functions, and expanded its core business. These changes support two strategic goals for Atlantis, offering a more complete line of radiology solutions to serve its domestic and international customer base while streamlining operations.

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Topics: Medical Imaging News, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Equipment

Relocating Medical Imaging Equipment: Five Easy Steps

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 @ 12:09 PM

So you’ve bought the latest, greatest new medical imaging equipment (or were super-smart and bought refurbished medical imaging equipment from Atlantis Worldwide.)  Now you’ve got to move the old equipment to its new space three floors down.  Or maybe you’re renovating your facility and need to move your medical imaging equipment to the storage room just down the hall.  Well, if you’ve ever tried moving a king-sized mattress down a flight of stairs or great grandma’s armoire just down the hall, you know moving is rarely easy and actually requires intelligent preparation.

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Topics: Imaging Equipment Solutions, Medical Imaging Equipment, Refurbished medical imaging equipment

Fashionable Do’s and Don’ts of Refurbished Imaging Equipment

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 @ 15:07 PM

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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Topics: Imaging Equipment Solutions, Medical Imaging Equipment, Refurbished medical imaging equipment