Running a healthcare facility is expensive. One reason for this is the fact that the medical field has fewer ways to scale back on their operating and business expenses. Although they don’t have as many ways to cut back, they can still save money by planning ahead and making smart purchasing decisions.

One of the easiest ways to save your facility money is when purchasing medical equipment, consider purchasing refurbished medical equipment instead. There are many advantages to purchasing refurbished equipment, but here are a few of the top reasons.

Cost Savings

Probably the most obvious benefit of purchasing refurbished instead of new is the associated cost savings. Studies have found the cost of inpatient care in a hospital setting is the most expensive in the industry. These same studies have also found that a majority of the cost comes from basic supplies and equipment use. Therefore, every opportunity to cut down on cost and save money should be considered.

High-Quality Products

When people first see the term “refurbished,” they tend to shy away, thinking the product will be of lesser quality than if they were to purchase the item brand new. That isn’t necessarily the case, especially when it comes to medical equipment that has been refurbished. When you purchase medical equipment that has been refurbished from a reliable company, you can be confident that the equipment has been meticulously tested to ensure it’s safe and reliable. What this means is that the part or parts that stopped working have been fixed or replaced, along with all worn out or older parts being replaced to ensure the equipment will work properly, as if it were new.

Eco-Friendly

When you purchase medical equipment that has been refurbished, you are reducing the carbon footprint that your facility is leaving. It can often be difficult to find ways in which you can be eco-friendly when it comes to purchasing medical equipment and supplies. Purchasing medical equipment that has been refurbished is both a safe and smart way to reduce your carbon footprint.

Customer Service

When you purchase medical equipment from a reliable medical equipment company, you will be receiving a plethora of perks. One of the main perks that you can receive is along with your purchase you are getting quality customer service. When medical equipment companies offer customer service and support, you can feel more confident that they not only back their service, but they will be there for you when and if you need them. Just knowing that they are there for you, can help you to make your purchase with ease.

Reliability

You don’t have to buy the newest, latest, and greatest model to ensure you are purchasing quality and reliable machine. In fact, when newer models come out there is less known about them, meaning that unknown problems can arise, which can lead to downtime, recalls, and more. When you purchase an older model that has been on the market for a while, you’ll have a better idea of what you are purchasing. Older models have had time to be tested over and over, with all the kinks and bugs being worked out. Models that are deemed unsafe will already have been removed from the marketplace before you begin your search for a refurbished model.

At Coast Biomedical Equipment, we specialize in selling refurbished medical equipment. All of the equipment we sell has been thoroughly tested and inspected prior to being available for purchase. What this means is that you are getting a quality machine at a fraction of the cost. If you are in the market for refurbished equipment, check out our selection today.