MRI Magnet Choices - Coaching
Choosing An MRI Magnet - MRI Consultant Coaching Module # 4
Understanding MRI Magnet Equipment Choices, with Lease and Purchase Considerations when choosing an MRI Magnet for your new Imaging Center
Saving Real Money and choosing the MRI Magnet that best meets your needs
In this Module, 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 significant details to be aware of when leasing or purchasing your MRI unit?
- Selection of a new or refurbished MRI unit: what do you need to know, and how does the pricing differ?
- Who are the manufacturers and Vendors of leading MRI units?
- What is the Value of MRI scan acuity and resolution, and how can you make it work for 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 a new or refurbished MRI Unit for your MRI Imaging Center.
- Understanding the 70 cm wide bore MRI unit compared to the previous standard 60 cm bore.
- Selection of MRI Specialty Coils and what comes with your lease or purchased unit.
- Ensure you do not lose critical MRI scan revenue on MRI downtime. Understanding the value of MRI Imaging Equipment Uptime and selecting 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 backup cooling systems for a fraction of the cost of a backup generator. What you need to know.
- Do you have a clinical specialization (Spine, neuro, or other) that you want to optimize when selecting your MRI imaging unit?
- Do you have unique 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 in the previous unit? Is the building site slab on grade?
- What are the special considerations to know when locating your MRI Magnet? These include cryogen venting, proximity to other medical services and hallways, low ceiling heights, the location of elevators and all sources of electromagnetic interference and vibration, close parking decks, major traffic corridors, and minor interior dimensions.
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