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Archive > November, 2009 Vol. X, No. 11

How We Found the Right Lithotripter Service

5 questions you need to ask before you hire an outsourcing company.

Linda Webber

Lithotripsy can be a moderately profitable procedure to offer in your surgical facility as long as you find a lithotripter outsourcing company that meets the needs of your program. There's no shortage of companies doing business across the country, but I recommend that you ask yourself and the companies bidding for your contract the following 5 questions before you sign a deal.

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