RWHC provides an equipment management program that covers the purchase and maintenance of high-cost clinical and facility equipment through USCS Equipment Technology Solutions (USCS). Since 1979, USCS has helped health care organizations manage their capital equipment, saving individual facilities hundreds of thousands of dollars in acquisition, maintenance and operational costs.
The program replaces service contracts, consolidating maintenance expenses under one agreement which lowers costs significantly. This includes:
- Selecting the appropriate technology
- Coordinating system-wide purchases
- Negotiating the best prices
- Receiving cost-efficient and appropriate maintenance
- Improving utilization and efficiency
All repair work is still performed by the service vendor selected by the hospital, whether that is the manufacturer, a third party vendor, or in-house staff. Participants receive monthly service reports which reflect the repair/payment status of individual pieces of equipment as well as trend information that can be used to identify potential problems. USCS also offers a Help Hotline which provides real-time repair advice, sourcing alternatives for service and parts, pricing information and historical data.
USCS will pay the service vendor directly or reimburse the hospital for out-of-pocket expenses, including reimbursement for in-house labor covering both corrective and preventive maintenance. Those hospitals that participate in the RWHC Technology Management Program save 15-30% on overall maintenance costs and an average of 10% on new equipment acquisition.
For additional information about this service, contact Dave Johnson at (608) 643-2343 or email djohnson@rwhc.com.