Magnet Choices - Coaching

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Consultation and Assistance - Module # 4

Understanding MRI Magnet Equipment Choices, with Lease and Purchase Considerations in your MRI Imaging Center

Saving Real Money, and obtaining the Magnet that best meets your needs

In this Coaching and As Needed Consultation and Assistance Module that you can select for this MRI Imaging Center Project area, we will discuss,

  • Understanding the MRI lease, purchase, selection of equipment, terms and conditions, and annual warranty and maintenance agreements.
  • Purchase or Lease; What are the benefits or liabilities and very significant details to be aware of in the leasing or purchase of your MRI unit?
  • Selection of a new or refurbished MRI unit, what you need to know and how does the pricing differ?
  • Who are the Manufactures and Vendors of leading MRI units?
  • What is the Value of MRI scan acuity and resolution, and how to make it work to your MRI Imaging Center Advantage.
  • Discussion of MRI model and manufacturer comparisons.
  • Value of MRI scan throughput, and how to make it work to your MRI Imaging Center Advantage. How does that reflect in MRI Imaging Center Profitability?
  • Understanding the benefits and liabilities of either a new or refurbished MRI Unit for your MRI Imaging Center.
  • Understanding the 70 cm wide bore MRI unit, as compared to the previous standard 60 cm bore.
  • Selection of MRI Specialty Coils, and what comes with your lease or purchased unit.
  • How to ensure that you do not lose critical MRI scan revenue on MRI downtime. Understanding the value of MRI Imaging Equipment Uptime, and selection of MRI vendors based on known, demonstrated MRI Field Maintenance and support in your Geographic Market.
  • Looking closely at voluminous MRI Lease and Purchase documents? What should you be looking for, and be aware of in these documents?
  • Understanding City Water Back up cooling systems for a fraction of the expense of a backup generator. What you need to know.
  • Do you have a clinical specialization (Spine, Neuro, other) that you want optimized in the selection of your MRI Imaging Unit?
  • Do you have special construction or building refit considerations related to any number of items?
  • Was an MRI in the suite before your new lease, what type and size magnet was the previous unit? Is the building site, slab on grade?
  • What are the special considerations to be aware of for your MRI Magnet siting; cryogen venting, proximity to other medical services and hallways, low ceiling heights, location of elevators and all sources of electromagnetic interference and vibration, close parking decks, major traffic corridors, small interior dimensions, etc.