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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.
