Med One Blog

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Growing up in a small rural community access to healthcare was and continues to be challenging for many Americans. In fact, over 25% of America’s population lives in what is considered by the census bureau to be rural America. However, less than 10% of US physicians practiced in these communities according to a 2010 report by the Office of Rural Health Policy. The projection of physician shortages varies from each source but as of 2014 and independent firm IHS forecasted numbers ranging from 46 to 90+ thousands. Shortages combined with the challenges of life in rural areas such as the lack of spousal employment opportunities, schools and lack of social and other desired community attractions make it difficult to project a bright future for our rural hospital systems. In fact, between 2010 and 2016, 80 rural hospitals (including 27 critical access hospitals) have shuttered their doors. That leaves many without essential access to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medical services in their communities.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

The vanishing physician role in the crisis of access to care, with or without insurance.

If you have ever had to find a new family physician, specialist or surgeon you share the frustration felt by too many Americans in need of quality care.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Using the "5 Why's Tool" to identify how you can help your customer say "YES"!

If any of you have the joyful and sometimes trying experience of having children or grandchildren, then I am sure the thought of even hearing the word 'Why' one time-let alone 5 times-is enough to make you want to scream.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Medical Device Technology advancements create challenges for hospitals, other healthcare providers and device manufacturers.

Like with computers, the rapid changes in technology have proven challenging for healthcare to keep pace with the added pressure from reimbursement reductions and penalties, as well as merger and acquisitions which restrict access to capital budgets and the need to invest in revenue-producing projects.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Are you holding a cell phone at this moment? Can you see your colleagues talking on one? If you are sitting in a restaurant or other crowded area, are there many people with cell phones in use? Do you see children playing video or games on a cell phone? How old do you think those children are? By chance, is there a pregnant woman with a cell phone on her bulging tummy, maybe playing Bach to the baby?

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Swimming in churning waters can either sink you or make you stronger!

The healthcare waters are churning, the rapids of change are swirling, and the challenge is to conquer the storm and reach the other side a stronger partner or provider dedicated to making a difference in how America’s healthcare is provided.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Why Choose to do business with Med One Capital?

Med One Capital has a long history of successfully discovering the needs and pain points of its customers. As a company we serve two unique customer markets: healthcare providers and vendor partners. While both are unique, both equally value Med One's understanding of their needs and pains.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Have you ever wished there was a guide to help you get the best medical equipment for your money? Here are questions to ask and research to perform when considering pre-owned devices.

Choosing the right equipment for your nursing or respiratory simulation labs requires knowing your healthcare community and the standardized technology choices of the healthcare providers in your market, including the clinical or financial reasons behind these choices. This is key to providing your students with career opportunities.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

How will you know if buying used medical equipment is right for you? What do you need to ask, know and consider?

As most of us know, there are risks and rewards to buying used products, whether it’s a home, car, computer or other piece of technology.

Thank you. It is just two words, but when you offer it to the dedicated, professionals who work every day to make people of all ages in our hospitals be a little more comfortable these two words can go a long way.

These individuals can be those who sweep or clean the rooms, who serve the meals, or those who clean the equipment used in daily care, to the laundry or the cafeteria where friends and families seek rest from caring. Or perhaps they are the nurses, physicians or technicians who interact with the patient. Whatever job they hold it often goes unthanked by patients and their families who simply miss that opportunity.