Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

In a perfect world with high reimbursement and unlimited patient volumes, the high cost of acquiring or siting an MRI system would not matter. You could lease any system you wanted and every five years, at the end of your lease term, you’d get a new MRI system. Reimbursements were high for outpatient imaging center. Vendors, radiologists, administrators and imaging center owners negotiated the system, service and price, and it was a win-win for everyone. And while service contracts were high, MRI imaging was still highly profitable, whether in a hospital or an outpatient imaging center.

Well, that may have been the case 25 years ago, but not anymore.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

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

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

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

When we talk to people who are looking for an MRI for their hospital, clinic or practice, they always want more information about MRI coils—what they actually do, what types are available and which ones are right for the job. It’s actually one of the most important considerations when buying a new or pre-owned MRI.  To that end, here’s a guide to everything you want (and need) to know about MRI channel coils.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Comparisons, MRI

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

When trying to set up a new Diagnostic Imaging enterprise in a developing nation, there are several items that need to be addressed to give the venture a solid chance for success.  The last thing you want to do is spend a lot of money and not have functioning equipment, or the solutions in place to ensure its long-term usage.  Here are some basic areas of concern for your attention:

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, CT Scanner, MRI, X-Ray

There are so many things to consider before you buy an MRI.  Which one will fit the needs of your client base?  Will you get the referrals you need?  Will insurance payment standards make it worthwhile?  Do you have the right facility to house a new MRI?  Do you have to build one?  And should you buy a new or refurbished MRI? 

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

The income potential that an MRI offers can be seductive.  But before you place an order for a new or refurbished MRI system, there are quite a few things to consider.  Here’s a handy checklist that can guide you through what can be a complicated process.

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

“I want a quote for an MRI.  I know I need a 24 ft. X 30 ft. space for one, and I’ve got it.  When can you deliver?” 

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Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI