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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Why Rent Medical Equipment Instead Of Buying

By Lila Bryant


In the last half century, there has been a lot of debate in the business world on whether to rent or buy. The verdict is that the two options have unique benefits and shortcomings, so they are both sound business-wise. Renting has more benefits in some industries than in others. For instance, you may want to rent medical equipment if you own a healthcare facility.

There are many types of machines that are used in the healthcare industry. Some of the most popular ones include MRI, X-Ray, CT Scanner, Ultrasound and heart monitors among others. Most facilities do not have the financial muscle needed to procure these items. Therefore, renting is considered a suitable option.

Aside from purchasing a machine, there are several other options for acquiring the necessary appliances. Equipment financing is just but one of the many options. Big companies and financing corporations, when approached, have the ability to finance such acquisitions. Another option is hire purchase where a medical facility is required to pay a certain installment every month but this amount may still be too expensive for a healthcare facility to afford.

The renter will be required to pay periodic rental fee; this may be once a month, every three months or annual basis. There are minimal or no restrictions at all regarding the use of the machine. Provided the financial terms of the agreement are met, the renter has all the freedom of use. The machine can also be rented for as long as the client affords, or until it reaches its end of life.

Rates usually vary from one company to the next, so prospective renters need to shop around to compare what different firms have to offer. When renting new machines, the rates may be high but second-hand machines are usually more affordable, and they work just fine. Ideally, prospective renters should obtain quotes from several companies and compare what they have to offer.

Medical equipment leasing companies are readily available on the Internet. The different platforms including social media, medical blogs, leasing company websites and forums among others sources, can be accessed with easy by many people. Running a simple search is all a client needs. The ones with good reputation and good offers should be given the top priority. Companies that offer affordable prices should be strongly considered.

A decision needs to be made on whether to rent second-hand or new machines. Due to the high cost of renting new ones, acquiring used appliances is preferred since they just deliver the same great results. Consulting with experts in the field is recommended before making a final decision.

Insurance coverage is always needed when leasing something. This is because there is always a chance of the item getting damaged, stolen or lost. Doing some research to find out who actually owns the machine is also necessary. If an appliance is fully covered, the insurer will compensate both the owner as well as the renter for their losses.




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