I previously looked at the page to purchase tickets and saw the buy tickets button, but it seems to have gone missing and there is no way to actually purchase the tickets. The site and e-mail say sales close tonight 9/14 @ 9pm PST. It’s now about 7:40 and I’ve been trying and fighting with it for 2 hours now. I tried calling AAPC, but they are closed and there is no other #. Anyone else having same issue or know how to get through the system?
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Purchasing Used Medical Equipment – A Wise Business Decision
So, what is the purpose of purchasing pre-owned Medical Equipment and what should I look for in a dealer?
These may be the first questions that come to mind and let us explain…
Many upcoming hospitals or diagnostic centers show the tendency of purchasing used medical equipment and this practice is good for many reasons.
Foremost, brand new equipments are very costly and most hospitals are not in a position to spend large amounts of their budget on brand new equipment.
Running a private hospital or a diagnostic center anywhere in the world is a matter of saving costs when at all possible… and to improve profits, an excellent practice is to always purchase pre-owned or used medical equipments. This must be accepted as a wise business decision.
As far as buying new machines is concerned, underfunded or upcoming centers are encouraged to buy new equipment only after establishing a solid source of revenue and profitability.
Take note of the following points before you finalize the purchase:
– Decide which machines/ equipments you need most.
– Find a genuine supplier of used medical equipment who can deliver you the equipments you require.
– Make sure that the equipments, though used, should be in sound condition.
– Try to have an experienced technician examine them who has the considerable work experience with these machines.
– Go for the deal only when the dealer assures a timely servicing of the machines and equipment.
– Try to ensure that the delivery of the equipments be made in very good and undamaged packaging.
– Before finalizing the payment, try to see the equipment in full function. This is very important to ensure that the machine is fully functional.
– You should ask for a contract with the dealer and during this contract period, the dealer would have full responsibility towards any dysfunction of the equipment.
– Before you finalize the deal you should ensure the credibility of the dealer company. Speak with some of their existing clients and find out about their after sales service.
When you buy used medical equipment, you must always take precautions following the points described. We hope this helps.
Pacific Medical LLC, is a CA, USA based dealer of medical equipments (both new and used). If you run a hospital and are looking to buy used medical equipment like patient monitors, central stations, O2 Blenders, or SpO2 Modules, please contact Pacific Medical LLC now.
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Purchasing Used Medical Equipment
Choosing to buy used medical equipment instead of new equipment can be a good decision, especially for doctors looking to start up a brand new practice. Buying used equipment can save you a lot of money, and if you do some shopping around you can find enough good deals on reliable medical devices that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice on quality at all. Here are a few important things to know about used medical equipment if you’re thinking of opting for this option.
The Savings
You can save a lot of money by purchasing used medical equipment, as much as 50% of what you would have to pay for brand new equipment. The exact numbers depend on the company you buy from and on the condition of the device you’re purchasing, and also on whether or not it comes with a warranty. But just to provide an example, a defibrillator that would sell for $ 18,000 new can be found used for only $ 7,000.
Buy Refurbished Equipment
If you buy used equipment, make sure that it’s refurbished. Refurbished devices are cleaned, tested, and restored by highly trained biomedical technicians before they (the devices) are put back on the market. Refurbished items also tend to come with better warranties than items simply sold as is.
The Disadvantages
The biggest disadvantage of buying used medical equipment is that it won’t be as easy to find good quality equipment when you’re shopping uses as it is when you’re shopping new. When you’re buying new equipment, you’re paying for the guarantee that it’s never been used and that it will work as advertised for a certain number of years. And if it doesn’t, you get it repaired or replaced for free. This usually does not come with used medical equipment. You can find refurbished equipment with good warranty policies, but you have to do some more shopping around. The return policies on used equipment, also, will not be as liberal. Also, new equipment tends to come with free users training and installation, two things that you’ll rarely find when purchasing used, or even refurbished medical devices.
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CMS Issues Guidance to States and Manufacturers Regarding Value Based Purchasing (VBP) Arrangements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance to states and manufacturers regarding participation in value based purchasing (VBP) arrangements. The guidance also encourages states to participate in such arrangements as a means to address, as well as offset, higher cost drug treatments.
This guidance has been released through State Release #176 and Manufacturer Release #99, which are available for download by clicking here.
If you have any questions regarding the states and/or drug manufacturer releases, email [email protected].
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SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program Call — September 28
When: Wednesday, September 28 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET
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To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects® Event Registration. Space may be limited, register early.
Description
Learn how the implementation of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program will affect your Medicare payment. During this call, CMS experts discuss the legislative background, along with the SNF 30-Day Potentially Preventable Readmission measure, performance standards, and scoring methodology finalized in the FY 2017 SNF Prospective Payment System final rule. Also, find out about the confidential quarterly feedback reports you will receive beginning on October 1, 2016. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
The SNF VBP Program rewards SNFs with incentive payments for quality of care, promoting better clinical outcomes for SNF patients. The program will begin in FY 2019.
Agenda
- Legislative framework
- Program measures
- Performance standards and scoring methodology
- Confidential quarterly reports
- Where to find additional information about the Program
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