A practical checklist for biomedical engineers and department managers on setting up a Hologic DXA system, covering site prep, installation, calibration, and common pitfalls.
Continue ReadingFrom an admin buyer who manages Hologic orders for a multi-location practice, this article explains why Hologic's diagnostic and surgical solutions — including the standard cycle detector and Horizon DXA — are worth the investment for small customers, despite common misconceptions about pricing and support.
Continue ReadingA no-nonsense look at Hologic from an admin buyer's perspective. Is the premium worth it? Here's what I learned after years of managing diagnostic equipment purchases.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's step-by-step checklist for evaluating laparoscopic and endoscopic instrument vendors, focusing on total cost of ownership and avoiding hidden fees.
Continue ReadingA practical, step-by-step checklist for healthcare administrators and procurement teams selecting medical imaging and diagnostic equipment, focusing on value over price and avoiding common pitfalls.
Continue ReadingA practical guide for hospital procurement and biomed teams on finding, verifying, and using service manuals for Hologic devices and other medical equipment, with a focus on avoiding common pitfalls in emergency repair scenarios.
Continue ReadingA purchasing admin's practical guide to understanding histology lab equipment costs, revealing why total cost of ownership matters more than the sticker price for medical devices like microtomes and tissue processors.
Continue ReadingAn administrative buyer shares a personal story about navigating the costs of dental implants, drawing parallels from managing Hologic diagnostic equipment orders to highlight the importance of understanding what you're paying for.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager's honest take on Hologic equipment costs, from the Panther system to mammography. What the sticker price doesn't tell you, and why efficiency sometimes costs more upfront.
Continue ReadingThinking about buying a Hologic DXA system? The manual is just the start. This article breaks down the real costs – service, software upgrades, training – that procurement managers need to factor into the total cost of ownership.
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