Kushal Parikh MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Richard K.J. Brown MD, Abstract Co-Author: Investor, RadExchange, LLC

Michael Kasotakis MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Shane A. Wells MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ruth C. Carlos MD, MS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nishant Patel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Geri Will, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Learn the elements that hospital administrators consider so that you will be able to more effectively communicate the need for new equipment acquisitions 2. Learn why understanding the underlying business plan may increase your influence in the decision making process 3. Learn how to increase the likelihood of acquiring new equipment for radiology versus competing interests in the institution.  

Items to consider in the analysis of equipment acquisition. Why: Why do we need/want new equipment? What: What is the status of the expected market for our services? What are our options and their respective costs/benefits? What will it cost, financially and non-financially? What are the different financial options (i.e. leasing vs. outright purchasing)? What are the regulatory ramifications? How: How will the equipment be acquired and implemented into the workflow? When: When will the implementation occur? When can we expect to see the benefits? Who: Who is needed to make the project work?

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14001452/14001452_eeie.pdf

Parikh, K, Brown, R, Kasotakis, M, Wells, S, Carlos, R, Patel, N, Will, G, Decisions Involved in Equipment Acquisition: What Radiologists Need to Consider.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001452.html