dimanche 22 juin 2014

Why It Is Good To Rent Medical Equipment

By Lila Bryant


There has been a lot of talk in various industries on the merits and demerits of both renting and buying equipment. Both are viable options, but they both come with advantages and disadvantages. While there may be disadvantages in renting in some industries, others are enjoying the benefits. If you own a hospital, you may want to rent medical equipment.

There are different kinds of machines in use at medical facilities. MRI's, CT scanners, X-ray, heart monitors and ultrasound machines are the most common types of equipment in hospitals. These machines are very expensive and a hospital with financial problems cannot acquire them. Therefore, the renting option is perceived as the best.

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.

When renting something, you are required to pay rent on a monthly basis, quarterly or annually. As long as you continue paying the money, you can use the rented machine as you please. The rental period varies depending on the expected lifespan of the device or the needs of the renter. Before signing the rental agreement, it is important to negotiate these terms.

Different service providers have different service rates. Therefore, a potential customer has to work extra hard to learn more about the rates offered by different lease companies. It is expensive to rent new appliances compared to second-hand machines. The good news is that they can still work as efficiently as new ones. Prior to renting a used appliance, it is important to consult with experts so that you can make an informed decision.

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.

Before a prospective client considers renting second hand or new machine, there are a number of things that need to be kept in mind. For instance, second hand items give the desired results just as a new machines. However, the healthcare facility needs to consult with experts to ensure that the machine actually works before procuring it.

Rented machines must always be insured. This is because they can be damaged while in use. The owner may lay the blame on the renter, but the item does not belong to the latter. Most firms require renters to pay insurance premiums to cover the machines they are renting. In case of damage or loss, the insurer will replace or repair the item and compensate the renter for the downtime.




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