Med One Blog

Budget Availability Impact

Making impossible possible

Med One Capital is one of the largest independent leasing companies in the United States. We specialize in aiding healthcare providers and technology suppliers to bridge and close the gaps when funding is not immediately available.

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Taking Care of Yourself

Work Life Balance Puzzle

By Ibby Smith Stofer

A healthy life balance is hard to achieve. Because of this, time for ourselves often seems non-existent.

In today’s society, individuals are frequently so busy that personal time exists only as a fleeting wish. Minds race from task to task with no thought of time for oneself: “I have to coach my son’s soccer game after work,” or, “I have to do the laundry once I get the baby down,” and, “I need to check my email and get back to so-and-so.” Do these thoughts sound familiar? When was the last time you cleared your mind and didn’t think about your to-do list?

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Who Is That Disruptor?

CFO Shaking Hands

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Have you ever asked yourself the following question?
Who is that roaming the halls and disrupting my sales process?

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Does 3D printing belong in healthcare?

Smart Electric Infusion Pump

This isn’t news to you, but hospitals are amazing places that save lives every day. Hospitals seem to be adding more and more services, so they can help with almost every medical problem. When we go to the hospital we expect to get better, not worse. And that's usually how the process goes! However, one of the most common medical errors today that sets patients back has to do with intravenous (IV) drug administration. Fortunately, there is a solution.

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Consumer or Patient

TV Shopping at electronics store

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Within the healthcare community there is much debate on the transition between the two terms consumer and patient.

The exact differences may be muddled and usually are not consistently understood by either the provider or the consumer/patient.

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Instant Everything

Email Inbox

By Ibby Smith Stofer

In the days before we all became consumed with instant everything, was your life better or worse? Did you feel that you had more time in the day to enjoy things? Did you have the luxury of calling or speaking with others when either of you wanted to and not when the text or instant message landed on your phone, tablet, or computer?

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Why Do Hospitals Lease Medical Equipment?

Doctor holding calculator

By Ibby Smith Stofer and Robb Stevens

This question has been asked of me many, many times and the answer is not a simple one. The circumstances and considerations that the hospital, IDN, or other care provider face when determining which option is best can vary greatly when determining if they should lease or purchase.

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The New Request For Proposal Process

Doctor holding piggy bank

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Having spent many long hours working with the sales group, I wanted to take a look at how healthcare providers (hospitals and integrated delivery networks) are currently interacting with both manufacturers and representatives in selecting products or services. What has changed in the selection process with all the emphasis on healthcare spending and technology?

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Does Silence mean success?

Woman on cell phone in front of laptop

By Ibby Smith Stofer

If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there, does it make a sound?

If your customer is silent does that mean you were successful or they are satisfied? Do you ever wonder what your customers say about you? How do they feel about doing business with you? Is it a necessity or a benefit? How do you know? What is the reality of your customers’ opinions of your firm, your representatives, or your company?

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Your Hands Are Gross!

Bacteria Cells

By Ibby Smith Stofer

As I continue to research the serious issue of hospital acquired infections I came across some very interesting facts. Whether you work in a hospital, visit one, go to the store, go to school, a restaurant, or even just open a door, you may find both interesting and scary. A company that offers touchless entry systems wrote the article. You can read more at www.WavetoOpen.com

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