After receiving this press release on Varian’s newest proton sale, we embarked on some research. As ROS is in the business of selling used medical equipment, we discuss that Proton Therapy is seemingly on the decline, but from what we keep seeing – it seems that it is actually growing. While some centers are...
Installing a refurbished CT Scanner (or CT Simulator) is an exciting time for any department. Usually it is because a newer or better technology is needed, and an older unit is being replaced or upgraded. Or perhaps a center is expanding and the need to scan more patients requires a newer, faster machine. Or maybe a...
Selling brand new medical equipment in today’s environment is challenging for just about any manufacturer. This holds especially true for higher value equipment such as CT Scanners, MRI Systems, Linear Accelerators, and PET/CTs. Competition, declining reimbursement rates/bundling, regulatory hurdles, securing financing,...
Open MRI systems are suitable for clinics that serve either obese patients or those with claustrophobia or anxiety. Unlike conventional MRI systems which require a patient to enter a tunnel and remain there for a period of time (sometimes up to an hour), open MRI’s allow the patient a view of the room. Open magnets are...
Over the course of the past several years, a record number of Siemens Linear Accelerators have been removed and replaced with either Varian or Elekta systems. Siemens made the decision to exit the linear accelerator market in 2011, and although Siemens is committed to providing replacement parts for 10 years, many sites...
This recent dotmed article illustrates the risk that rural hospitals face in today’s healthcare environment. Low patient volume, reduced reimbursement rates, and expensive medical technology, combine for a troublesome situation. Patients in rural areas at risk of not being able to secure needed healthcare for...
Every so often, we are faced with a challenging linear accelerator removal project. This particular removal of a Varian linear accelerator from a radiotherapy clinic in Japan was one such example. Medical linear accelerators, like this machine, weigh almost 20,000 lbs. and require careful planning to remove safely and...
