Healthcare Organizations Find Technology Efficiencies through Secondary Market (Part 4)
Gains in purchasing power are realized without sacrificing equipment quality and functionality
By Joe Serra
Look to the future
The secondary market is experiencing dramatic growth – a rate of about 30 percent per year – outpacing the primary market, which is estimated to be growing at only 10 to 12 percent annually. A recent survey reveals that 77 percent of IT buyers currently purchase secondary market equipment, and 46 percent expect to increase their spending in that area next year by about 15 percent.
Whether looking to meet IT and telecommunications needs for a major hospital system, a standalone facility or a chain of clinics, the approach for finding quality products at an affordable price is the same. Know your technology requirements to avoid unnecessary upgrades. After examining budget restrictions, evaluate prospective vendors. If your organization opts to purchase secondary market equipment, select an established provider that offers high-quality refurbished equipment and support. The resulting costs savings can stretch IT budgets enough to allow more spending on priorities such as highly qualified personnel or the latest in patient care technology.
