Session Details: 2018 ACE Summit

As the delivery of healthcare evolves, so too do the issues impacting capital equipment planning, purchase, and maintenance. Capital equipment expenditures comprise an estimated 30-50% of the total cost of the average healthcare building project. Knowledge of the best methods to effectively evaluate capital equipment purchases and practical negotiation strategies are integral to ensuring maximum ROI.

Gain new insights as the panelists discuss the issues having the most impact on capital equipment in healthcare in 2018. Discussion will include strategies they have successfully implemented in their organizations to support project budget compliance, improve efficiency, and facilitate patient and employee satisfaction. Best practices on budgeting for capital equipment purchases and logistics management for the lifecycle of capital equipment will also be shared.

Learning Objectives:

Identify capital equipment processes that address the needs of today’s healthcare facilities.
Analyze the impact of capital planning strategies in healthcare construction.
Describe the challenges that must be overcome when making capital equipment purchases.
Examine current trends and forecast future trends in capital equipment planning.