Buying Guides
Patient-Centered MRI & CT Features That Make a Real Difference
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When it comes to choosing imaging equipment, it’s easy to get caught up in the specs: slice count, Tesla strength, gradient power, and software packages. But at PrizMED, we always follow up with a more important question: “What’s it like for the patient?” Patient comfort and compliance are not just nice extras. They directly impact scan quality, workflow efficiency, and patient satisfaction. If a patient is anxious, uncomfortable, or unable to stay still, it shows in your images and your schedule. Here are the patient-centered features we highlight most when helping clients evaluate MRI and CT systems. 1. Wide-Bore Designs...
Don't Make Costly Mistakes: How Expert Review Protects Your Imaging Investment
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Investing in imaging equipment is a major decision. But what if you realized too late that you overpaid for features you’ll never use? Or worse, that your system lacks the capabilities your team needs? These costly mistakes happen more often than you’d expect, but expert review can help you avoid them entirely. We prioritize expert review at every stage of the sales process to ensure that you’re not caught off guard by hidden expenses or incompatible features. Real Customer Experience: Avoiding an Expensive Mammography Misstep Recently, a customer purchased a mammography system with a variety of high-end add-ons. However, after...
What We’ve Seen Go Wrong: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Imaging Equipment Planning
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With years of experience in the medical imaging industry, we’ve helped facilities through successful installs and watched some struggle with unexpected obstacles. And more often than not, it wasn’t the machine that caused the problem, it was the planning. This post isn’t a checklist. It’s a look behind the curtain at what can go wrong if critical steps are missed and how to avoid those same costly mistakes. Mistake #1: Overlooking Power Requirements We’ve seen projects delayed by weeks simply because a transformer wasn’t ordered in time. Power companies move slowly, and if you’re not ahead of it, you’re behind....
Advanced Comparison: MRI vs CT Scanners for Informed Buyers
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Choosing between an MRI and CT scanner isn’t just about specs, it’s about aligning the right technology with your patient base, clinical goals, and budget. Whether you’re expanding your capabilities or investing for the first time, this guide is here to help you make an informed, confident decision. 1. ROI and Financial Considerations CT Scanners Initial Cost: $130,000 - $500,000 Annual Maintenance: $50,000 - $200,000 Patient Volume: Can handle 20-30 patients per day Average Reimbursement: $300 - $3,000 per scan MRI Scanners Initial Cost: $750,000 - $3 million Annual Maintenance: $70,000 - $250,000 Patient Volume: Can handle 10-15 patients per...
OEM vs. Prizmed Imaging Solutions: A Cost-Effective Alternative for Imaging Equipment
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When it comes to purchasing and maintaining MRI and CT scanners, many healthcare providers assume that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are the only reliable option. However, we offer an alternative that provides the same level of quality and reliability, without the excessive costs and restrictions of OEMs. If you’re weighing your options between an OEM and us, here’s how we compare across the key factors that matter most to your practice. 1. Cost Savings Without Compromise OEMs: Purchasing new imaging equipment directly from an OEM comes with a hefty price tag, often making it unattainable for smaller clinics and independent...
