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Can You Afford a New C-arm?
Your volume and case mix will tell you if the investment will pay for itself.
Judith Lee, Contributing Editor

You may want a new C-arm, but do you need one? The OR managers and industry insiders we talked to say you can find the answer to that question in these three factors:

  • What and who? First, determine exactly what you'll use the device for and who will use it.
  • How many? Second, realistically estimate the number of procedures that will require the new C-arm.
  • How much? Third, be sure to assess your reimbursement for the procedures, so you can be sure the investment will be worthwhile.
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