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A second look at leasing.

R L Shaul, C P McLaughlin

    Health Care Management Review
    |January 7, 1978
    PubMed
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    Hospital equipment leasing offers flexibility but may incur hidden costs. This analysis reveals that the perceived advantages of leasing might outweigh the financial benefits for healthcare facilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Financial Management
    • Medical Equipment Acquisition
    • Health Services Administration

    Background:

    • Leasing is a common method for hospitals to acquire new medical equipment.
    • It is perceived to offer flexibility and mitigate the risk of technological obsolescence.
    • The financial implications of leasing versus purchasing require careful consideration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the benefits and risks associated with hospital equipment leasing.
    • To compare the costs of leasing versus borrowing for capital equipment acquisition.
    • To determine if the perceived advantages of leasing are financially justifiable for hospitals.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of leasing agreements and financial structures.
    • Comparative cost analysis of leasing versus debt financing.

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  • Case studies illustrating leasing costs versus borrowing costs for hospital equipment.

    • Main Results:

    • Leasing provides managerial flexibility and addresses obsolescence concerns.
    • Concrete examples demonstrate that leasing can be more expensive than traditional borrowing.
    • Certain 'advantages' of leasing may lead to higher overall costs for healthcare institutions.

    Conclusions:

    • While leasing is a convenient capital source, its true costs need thorough evaluation.
    • Hospitals should critically assess the financial trade-offs before opting for equipment leasing.
    • The long-term financial impact of leasing may be underestimated, potentially exceeding affordability.