Insights from the front lines of medical equipment lifecycle.

One of the most significant changes arising from the COVID-19 pandemic was the increased investment by hospitals in medical equipment, with a 15% to 20% increase in equipment inventory. With an estimated two-thirds of hospitals and other health facilities having on-site warehouses or storage areas filled with surplus equipment, the question of how to store medical equipment and medical device storage costs have become questions that are forefront in the mind of clinical engineers, directors of supply chain and facilities management.

“If you first set out to do good, making money will follow.” This is the mantra Ray Dalton has followed his entire professional career. So it was no surprise that when he founded reLink Medical in 2015, he made it a priority to develop a culture that cares for its...

One might think that an industry projected to reach more than $407 billion wouldn’t have to worry about losing money, but they should. The United States alone accounts for 40% of the revenue in medical equipment sales. With all of that income, it’s easy to miss things...

By C.A. Wolski Purchasing should take into account the entire lifecycle of a piece of equipment—including how and when it will be disposed of. Biomeds should be part of the disposal conversation beginning with the purchasing process. There’s one certainty facing every...

By Barbara Campbell Second chances – We all need them at some point in our lives. Luckily, for most of us, we get opportunities to right wrongs and move forward. Unfortunately for many who find themselves serving time in one of our prisons or jails, getting that...

For HTM’s, project management is a shift from managing devices to managing people. To effectively accomplish this, it’s important to understand the roles of each individual and identify the most effective way to communicate with them. Successful project managers build...

Was the title of the article shocking? I know, it probably was for you, but not for those in the medical devices world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we realize just how treasured our medical devices are. Every night we hear about the critical demand for...

Medical Device Cost $$$. Every medical device that passes the FDA seal of approval exists to achieve the benefit of making someone who is ill achieve wellness.  The average cost to market a device under the FDA 510(k) process is $31M.  A lot of time and energy goes...