There are many reasons that health care facilities look into purchasing refurbished linear accelerators verse new. Most assume that refurbished medical equipment is purchased solely because it is more affordable than new however that is not the only reason to consider.
Look into refurbished LINAC systems when:
- Treating fewer than ten patients a day
When medical facilities are not exclusively treating patients seeking radiation using a linear accelerator there may not be the funds to support the expense. Health care centers that treat less than ten patients a day using a LINAC benefit from purchasing a refurbished system. A previously owned, refurbished linear accelerator is less expensive and thus the monthly expense to lease/finance is lower. What this means for your facility is that the payment is able to be covered by the few patients being treated daily.
- You live in a location where reimbursement rates are low
When a medical facility is located in an area where facilities need to be profitable to continue running and compensation rates are low it is important to keep expenses low. Public clinics don’t need to worry about being lucrative however that is not the same for all health care facilities.
- There is not a need for the latest technologies
When a medical facility is using a LINAC system and only requires partial use of its technologies then a refurbished linear accelerator is a perfect choice. Many veterinarians choose to purchase refurbished linear accelerators to treat pets and animals. They don’t require all the bells and whistles found in new radiation so refurbished equipment makes sense.
- You are just starting out
When a medical facility is just opening, they may not have the revenue base to purchase more expensive medical equipment with the newest technologies. Healthcare facilities that are looking to upgrade to new technology in four to seven years but need to treat patients and generate funds benefit from purchasing refurbished medical equipment. Health care centers often want to buy brand new equipment when starting out, but it is a huge risk to invest capital that is not guaranteed in such expenses. Pre-owned, refurbished LINAC help to mitigate the risks while allowing facilities to effectively treat patients.
- The facility needs to move locations
When a medical facility has one linear accelerator but intends to move locations and are unable to have down-time the purchase of a refurbished machine is a good idea. Linear accelerator relocation can take upwards of four weeks so many facilities choose to purchase an identical machine to install at the new center. When the move has been completed the equipment can be sold or kept as a backup.
- A backup machine is desired
When a medical facility wants to ensure they are always able to treat their patients a back up linear accelerator is necessary. This is often the case when a facility has a large patient load. When the main LINAC is down for maintenance or repair patients can still be treated using a back up machine. Refurbished linear accelerators are a great backup solution.
As an independent LINAC service company, Acceletronics is dedicated to delivering the best equipment performance and services for linear accelerators and CT scanners across all major brands and models, as well as new and refurbished LINAC systems for sale. More information can be found online at https://www.acceletronics.com/.