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New Medical Equipment and Technology

By Marc Willis

Soma Technology, Inc., founded in 1992 boasts that is the market leader in the new and refurbished medical industry and are specialists in outfitting entire healthcare facilities with high quality equipment at affordable prices – and in addition to new medical equipment, is able to offer significant savings up to 60% by offering a wide variety of refurbished medical equipment. They offer a one-stop-shop platform where their customers can compare and contrast among models and manufacturers. Customers need not go to different shops and can make purchases from multiple sources saving time and money.

Did you know that 80% of people quit smoking with just one bio-resonance treatment?

The company Sensitivity Imago has come up with ground-breaking technology, by producing excellent results with helping people to stop smoking. Bio-resonance is natural, drug-free, and painless with no known side effects. It is a gentle, computer-controlled oscillation therapy and is the easiest and most natural way to give up smoking. How it works is that the body emits different electromagnetic oscillations; cells, tissues, and organs each have their specific oscillations. The disturbing electromagnetic oscillation patterns of a smoker are transferred to the Sensitivity Imago device via headphones, hand electrodes, scanner. In the device these oscillations are changed and then returned to the patient in the form of a healing therapy. Patients often report that they can breathe better during the therapy program.

Bio-resonance therapy helps to detoxify the body from nicotine and other toxins and take away cravings associated with smoking. The body receives no electrical charges during the procedure. Only the body’s vibrations are used to balance and self-regulate the body. All you need to do is bring along your last cigarette to smoke as part of the therapy.

A question most hospitals are often faced with when a new piece of equipment has to be purchased is whether it should be new or used. This isn’t a question which can be easily answered as there are a lot of factors to take into consideration when deciding the purchase of medical equipment – such as the cost.

Advantages of purchasing new medical equipment:

• New durable medical equipment usually comes with an equipment manufacturer warranty (OEM), which is a promise of compensation from the manufacturer for any damages or defects in the normal conditions of use.

• Medical equipment which has been used and has been refurbished usually comes with a limited time warranty offered by dealers. In most cases this type of warranty does not cover all the software and hardware damage.

• New and used medical equipment usually comes with the added benefit of an excellent after sales service.

• All investigations of the technical information are managed directly by the original manufacturer of the device, or in conjunction with the equipment dealer.

• The manufacturer’s technical staff has the appropriate training and experience to provide sound support and advice. On the flip side of this, used medical device users may have to contact the distributor of the product without the expertise and experience necessary in resolving problems.

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Guide to Medical Equipment Financing and Leasing

By Liam Ross

Medical Equipment is one of the easier sectors to achieve financing for. Banks, Credit Unions and leasing companies have a lot of faith in the industry and therefore allow greater lines of credit to be infused into the medical equipment industry. This guide will give you a general outline in what is needed to get your medical equipment loan.

The first thing you should do is find your equipment. If you are reading this guide you may already have a specific piece of equipment in mind. Medical suppliers are all over the country and shouldn’t be too hard to find. A simple search on Google should net you a good pool of potential suppliers. Once you have a good list, try and check out their website and make sure they are selling what you are looking for. A lot of medical suppliers online will publish an equipment list. If not, call them and verify that they have what you are looking for and make sure you ask if it is new or used. You don’t want to drive all the way down there to find out it’s a used MRI when you needed a new one. Another good thing to do is research the company you are buying from. This can be done by simply typing in “fraud [company name]” into Google. You can also look them up on ripoff report, complaints board and the Better Business Bureau. Now that you have your equipment, let’s look at your loan options.

The next step is to secure financing for your equipment. The first option is to check your dealer or supplier’s sources. They should have a list of finance companies to choose from. It’s sometimes better to have your finance arranged before you go to the suppliers as you can get a better price and selection as you are not locked into one vendor. The next option is to go online and search for medical equipment finance companies. This should pull up about 10 finance companies and banks. Most of these finance companies will be able to give you a rough estimate and turnaround time for a full approval but always stick with a reputable company. Most finance companies and banks will have you fill out an application and provide them a specification sheet. If you have a good credit score and have been in business more than two years you will have no problems. For newer practices and weaker credits, you might have to supply additional information like bank statements, cash flow projections and a business plan. It’s all about presentation and a belief in the success of your business. Finance has never stopped a determined business plan.

In conclusion, don’t be afraid to ask for help from your supplier or financial representative. They are there to help you and want to make sure you are happy with the equipment and loan. Hopefully this guide has given you some basic information on how to get the right equipment and the right equipment financing.

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Home Medical Equipment – Purchasing Tips

By Kevin Denholm

Most people are used to going to their local Durable Medical Equipment dealer to purchase Home Medical Equipment, but as the online community continues to grow, we see that trend starting to change. Yes, buying online can be scary to some who are not as savvy with the internet, but the reality is that many companies and people have switched over to this method. The cost benefit for everyone involved is not something that can be overlooked, and with distribution channels throughout the country, most products can be delivered in just a couple of days. It’s simply a more efficient way to purchase equipment at a more affordable cost.

Not only is there a cost benefit, but the selection of products is typically far greater for an online store compared to what you will see at a brick-and-mortar company. Those companies might be able to find and order a product for you, but at that point you’ve lost the benefit of going to an actual store, which is to see the product before purchasing. As with any successful online business, returns are also a part of everyday business, and returning a product if it’s not what was expected should not be a problem.

Now, there are some things to watch out for to ensure you are doing business with a legitimate supplier. Doing business online is very safe these days, and in general you can trust most companies, but there are some companies you’d prefer to avoid. Here are some tips to make your purchasing experience is the best it can be:

• Security Logos – Any decent website is going to have security logos some place on their site. You should be able to find them in the sidebar, footer, or header, and should be able to click on them to validate they are up to date security certificates.

• SSL certificate – this ensures your payment information is protected when checking out.

• Return Policy – As mentioned above, most businesses will have an easy to use return policy, but it never hurts to check. Most sites will explain their policy on an individual page of the site, but if you don’t find one, then make a phone call before making your purchase.

• Lastly, make sure they have a phone number you can call for customer service. One thing online companies try to get away with these days is having people purchase goods, but without providing a valid means of contact in the event something goes wrong.

Those are just a couple pointers on how to be safe when purchasing medical equipment online.

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