By Annabelle Holman


Before engaging in any work, it is a common practice to equip yourself with the right tools and equipment. This is the case with the practice of medicine. However, the task of acquiring the right and most suited device for work in this field is more involving and tiresome. This is attributed to the variation in quality and price among the products. Nevertheless, for one to realize the benefits and reap from his investment, it is important to access the services of these tools. That is why this article gives you some tips when planning to rent medical equipment.

Begin by finding out the kinds of device available for rental. The kinds of assets one can rent vary from one dealer to another. The following are some examples of medical devices you can access through a rental agreement; MRI machines, computers, EMR software, surgery tables, X-ray and ultrasound machines and imaging and diagnostic machines. However, not all equipment may be available for you.

The next step is to analyze the implications of individual buy and rent decisions. By doing so, you stand a chance of making the most sound financial decisions. This can best be done by shopping around for different deals across dealers and comparing them. Compare the prices of buying and the lease quotes for rental agreements.

Like in any other decision, remember to obtain the necessary information. The feasibility of different projects can only be analyzed based on pertinent information. For, example, the cash flow of the different projects can be determined from the data obtained from the market analysis. As such examine the incremental cash flows of the project in an effort to ascertain their viability.

After determining the incremental cash flows, go further in analyzing the data with such other analyzes as net present value, a break even and the present value. This enables you to know both the short term and long term financial implications of every decision. In addition, it denotes the length of time it will take to pay back the initial investment.

Remember that the rental cost is a function of the rate of the lease. As such, consider examining the factors that influence the rates of renting medical appliances in the market. For, example, the period of the lease is one such vital element. Remember to ascertain the length of time within which you want to rent the services of the appliance and calculate the implication thereof. This facilitates financially healthy decisions.

The schedule of repair and cost of service must also fall into play. It is important to note that throughout the rental period, you as the user is responsible for maintaining the device. It is hence important to opt for a deal that has a fair number of services together with a quite convenient service time. In addition, differentiate between the two types of leases (operating versus capital) and select the one that best suits your needs.

Simply put, the question of whether to buy or rent depends on both internal and external factors. For internal factors, the availability of cash, management experience, convenience and policy of the firm come into play.




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