Mobile imaging surges up 18 percent

October 24, 2012

Courtesy of Medical Coaches

Mobile imaging seems to be growing. For the last few years, the mobile MRI and CT market has been soft. Not as many people have been buying new mobile and as a result, not many used machines are on the market. But we've seen 18 percent more inquiries since the beginning of the year and many more users searching on our website for mobile MRI, PET/CT, cath labs, and less so for mobile CTs.

I see this as a good sign for mobile providers and I see this as a good sign for people interested in upgrading.

When top tier hospitals buy new systems, the mid-tier players absorb the trade-ins and when mid-tier players sell what they have been buying, the bottom tier players snatch it up.

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Top tier players need new equipment to renew competition, and mid-tier players need to do the same-- and their need is even greater because their equipment is older.

My prediction is that there will be more sales of high-end imaging equipment at this year's RSNA. Whether Romney or Obama gets elected, there is equipment out there that needs to be upgraded and that's going to filter through and have impact on late model equipment and equipment that is not so late model. If you're in the mobile business, that's good news for you. Business is going to heat up for you.

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About Phil Jacobus

Phil Jacobus has been involved in health care since 1977, when he visited China to sell equipment. He has done business in 35 countries and still travels extensively. Phil is active in charity, helps rural clinics and always tries to help DOTmed users when he can.

Phil is a member of AHRA, HFMA, AAMI and the Cryogenic Society of America. He has contributed to a number of magazines and journals and has addressed trade groups.

Phil's proudest achievement is that he has been happily married to his wife Barbara since 1989, who helped him found DOTmed in 1998.



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