Medical imaging equipment can be one of a practice’s largest capital investments. Whether it makes more sense to finance, lease or pay cash depends on the equipment, its expected useful life, the practice’s cash flow and how quickly the technology may need to be replaced.
Preserve Working Capital for the Practice
Paying cash for MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound or other imaging equipment can reduce funds available for staffing, supplies, buildout, marketing and unexpected operating needs. Financing may spread the acquisition cost over time while allowing the equipment to support patient care and revenue.
Requirements vary by applicant and transaction. The strongest request shows how the proposed payment fits the business and why the equipment is needed.
Plan Around Technology and Useful Life
Medical imaging technology changes, but replacement cycles are not identical for every asset. A well-structured transaction should consider the equipment’s age, condition, expected utilization, service support, resale value and how long the practice expects to use it.
Depending on the program and transaction, available structures may include an equipment finance agreement or a lease. Ownership, end-of-term options and tax treatment vary, so applicants should review the final documents carefully and consult their tax or legal advisers when appropriate.
New and Used Medical Equipment May Be Considered
GFLS can review a range of new and used healthcare assets, including MRI and CT systems, X-ray equipment, ultrasound systems, diagnostic devices and other essential-use medical equipment. Used-equipment requests generally require clear year, make, model, condition, seller and value information.
Explore current medical equipment financing options, including the information that helps a request move efficiently.
What Helps the Review
- A detailed vendor quote or invoice
- Equipment year, make, model and condition
- Recent business bank statements
- Business financial statements and tax returns when required
- A clear explanation of how the equipment will be used
- Installation, delivery and related project costs listed separately
Ready to Discuss the Equipment?
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All financing is subject to credit approval, program availability and final documentation. Rates, terms, advance amounts, deposits, fees and funding timing vary by applicant and transaction.
