Federal Stimulus Funds

Most of our customers are telling us that capital purchases in healthcare are frozen right now for a variety of reasons. Several hospitals are laying off staff, and when that happens they typically don't make major purchases. Other facilities experience frozen credit markets, which makes it much harder to make large purchases. Even well capitalized facilities are hoarding their money in case things get worse.

Fortunately we have heard rumblings of the federal government's stimulus plans for healthcare. Several facilities have called getting quotes on equipment so they are ready to purchase once the funds are released. President Obama and the Democratic Congress has made healthcare reform and automation a major strategic plan, so this bodes well for our industry and our customers. We are hoping to be in a position to take advantage of this expansion when the time comes.

We are more than happy to prepare budgetary quotes for use by our customers in their planning and in funding applications. Be sure and give us a call or drop me an email if you need figures to turn in for the stimulus plan. There is no cost from us for this and no obligation to purchase. It is part of doing business and we are happy to help out.