Succinctly: new c-arm tables range in price from $7,000 to $70,000. Now, while you’re probably thrilled to get your answer up front, you’re probably also left wondering if there’s anything we can do to help you better understand this huge range. Succinctly: there is.

See the video below for a breakdown of cost and price information for popular GE CT scanner models:

• single slice
• quad slice
• 8 slice
• 16 slice
• 64 slice 
   

Everyone deserves a few holiday laughs. Watch the video below to get yours started early with funny pictures of our team wearing my collection of holiday sweaters and an unexpected twist on Christmas caroling. On behalf of the whole Block Imaging family, we wish you all the best for the holidays and 2013! 

It's been quite a year.  As our team wraps up 2012, I want to take a moment to reflect and share some of the exciting and noteworthy events of the past year at Block Imaging and in the healthcare and imaging space at large.  

Ever since we were little boys and girls, we’ve heard about the three “R’s” – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, right?  Easy enough. Three ways to protect the environment. But in the world of used imaging equipment there are three more R’s we reference on a daily basis that are far more confusing: Refurbished, Reconditioned, Remanufactured. 

“I’m the lucky one they asked to outsource this MRI system”  

In my position, a variety of questions are posed to me from the industry. Fortunately, I find it fun to research these topics and find answers for those who need help.
 

In keeping with, I'd like to share with you the quality assurance-type questions that I am asked most frequently and direct you to where you can find clear answers.

For anyone buying, selling and servicing CT scanners or simply planning your next CT scanner project, we’ve compiled the following list just for you…

Do you really need expedited shipping for your c-arm rental?

The end of the year is fast approaching and every independent service organization (ISO) knows exactly what they can expect for the holidays: a mailbox bombarded with “time to renew your registration” letters from all the states they’ve worked in! Hooray!

CT service providers come in a lot of varieties; OEM or independent, national or regional, contract-only or time and materials. Having so many options is both good and exasperating for anyone trying to make the best decision for their CT equipment service needs.

Our series continues for any of you who have ever been stumped by the acronym and tech-laden conversations of the radiology world. And, of course, no imaging glossary would be complete without a peek at common c-arm acronyms and phrases.

Another outstanding RSNA has come and gone.  A hearty thanks to those who work diligently to host such a wonderful exhibition. RSNA 2012’s theme of “Patients First” could not have been more fitting in aligning with Block Imaging’s mission and vision that PEOPLE MATTER.

See the video below for a breakdown of cost and price information for popular MRI machine models from leading manufacturers, including: 

• GE

• Siemens

• Hitachi

• Philips

Recently, I had the chance to hear first-hand some of the arguments OEM service representatives use when they work to convince end users to move from third-party service (with Block Imaging and companies like us) to OEM service.  Needless to say, I found the conversation enlightening.

Who doesn’t like taking advantage of a tax break? We seem to be looking for them all the time. Whether it’s for your kids or your payroll; you name it, we’ll take it! On that note, time is running out on taking advantage of the Section 179 tax deduction, which allows businesses to deduct up to $139,000.00 of an eligible medical imaging equipment purchase.