You've seen the ultrasound demos. You've gotten quotes from a sales person. You're trying to make a final decision between three different point-of-care ultrasound systems.
All three systems have pluses and minuses; you're thinking of more than just cost. But speaking of the cost of that point-of-care solution, do you know what the final, actual cost will be, year over year?
Of course, you know logically that the total cost of ownership (TCO) of capital equipment can be hard to determine, but that doesn't mean that you can't ask about it. (For the record, FUJIFILM Sonosite systems generally have a much lower TCO than other POCUS solutions, due to system durability, our customers' access to additional online training, and other advantages - like no service contracts. Please feel free to ask your Sonosite rep to help calculate a total cost of ownership as a part of your quote.
Read some helpful tips on calculating POCUS TCO from FUJIFILM Sonosite's Chief Operations Officer Richard Fabian.
You can also download our Soft Costs of POCUS infographic for a helpful reminder of what goes into calculating total costs of ownership.
