Not every facility needs to purchase a new linear accelerator. There are many times where a slightly used LINAC will serve the purpose of the facility at a fraction of the cost of a new one. Some facilities however, benefit from the purchase of new equipment. It really just depends on a number of variables..
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Linear accelerators, LINAC, are large scaled medical devices that deliver external radiation in the form of a beam to cancerous tumors in order to shrink them. As with most medical equipment, LINAC systems are expensive which is a barrier that many facilities face when purchasing a new or refurbished unit. With the expense of these..
The biggest factors that haunt healthcare facilities and providers in today’s environment center around the expense and quality of varying capital investments. How can facilities run at peak capacity, preserving patient care, and providing positive outcomes with the unavoidable expenditure involved in the service and maintenance of medical equipment? In order to maintain their cutting-edge..
There is quite a balancing act that goes on within healthcare facilities when it comes to whether or not medical equipment should be repaired or replaced. Unfortunately there is not one answer to address the issue. Decisions for repairing or replacing medical equipment such as linear accelerators and CT scanners needs to be done on..
Many medical facilities and healthcare clinics find themselves mauling over questions regarding repairing or replacing medical equipment. Questions may include ones such as the following: What is the typical lifespan of the equipment? Are we near the end or at the beginning of the equipment’s lifecycle? Is it going to be cheaper to replace the..