count on 10 to 15 procedures a month, but no
more, outsourcing is the way to go. A mobile
laser company will deliver the machine on a
designated day each month, set it up, then
come and get it when you're through. As long
as you can schedule all your cases on that
same day each month, daily rental is a very
good option. Incidentally, minimum daily case
requirements vary by company.
3.At what point does it make sense to think
about leasing or buying instead of outsourcing?
Assuming you're going to have a facility fee in
the range of $600 to 700 per case, to be finan-
cially successful, you'll need to be able to
count on 20 to 25 cases a month. But since
you first have to build the infrastructure and
see whether you're going to be able to gener-
ate the volume it takes to be financially suc-
cessful, you're better off not making a long-
term commitment with big financial implica-
tions right away.
4.Does that factor in other associated costs?
Yes. The biggest additional expense has to do
with the patient interface, also known as the
per-click fee. It's the connection between the
laser and the eye and it's a one-time-use
device. I've seen the cost as low as $275, but it
can be as much as $375, depending on com-
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