Choosing the right MSRO to donate your medical equipment to during Covid 19
Tony LivelyFebruary 1, 2021
Medical Surplus Recovery organizations play a key role in the supply chain of disturbing much needed medical equipment around the world. Much of the outdated m
ZRG employee spotlight Mathew Clough
Tony LivelyJanuary 15, 2021
Q: What does an interesting/engaging day at ZRG Medical look like to you?A: I like to be busy, so I’ll just plough through the day’s tasks, and mak
ZRG and the Sustainable Way
Tony LivelyJanuary 11, 2021
In 2018, hospitals were spending $83 billion per year on new medical equipment. The amount of plastics, metals, greenhouse gas emissions, and water wasted to p
When to begin the process of Decommissioning Medical Equipment
Tony LivelyJanuary 7, 2021
The market size of medical device manufacturing in the US in 2020 is $47.1 billion dollars.It has been documented that hospitals discard billions of dollars an
ZRG Medicals Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
Tony LivelyDecember 10, 2020
ZRG Medical is committed to providing the highest quality refurbished medical equipment. By preserving our natural environment for our community now and for fu
How Effective Surplus Donation Can Relieve Human Suffering During Covid 19
Mimi LivelyDecember 4, 2020
Poor countries, with their lack of resources, poor medical coverage, and densely populated towns and cities, maybe facing an unprecedented disaster as the pand
When a hospital is looking for an asset disposition vendor
Mimi LivelyDecember 3, 2020
When a hospital is looking for an asset disposition vendor. Here is the checklist that ZRG Medical adheres to under the strict R2 standard. Every hospital shou
The R2 checklist that ZRG Medical adheres to during a hospitals asset disposition process.
Tony LivelyNovember 6, 2020
Every hospital should use this template in their RFP’s when choosing an asset disposition vendor. There are 13 Provisions that R2 companies are audited t
EPHI Data Questionnaire for your Hospitals Asset Disposition Vendor
Tony LivelyNovember 3, 2020
Many hospital asset disposition vendors say they can ensure that all ePHI on all your devices is professionally removed without affecting its market value. ZRG
Companies out of state who sell used RX only branded medical devices beware!
Tony LivelyOctober 5, 2020
Companies out of state who sell used RX only branded medical devices beware! If a device is labeled RX only or &ldquo
When was the last time your medical equipment removal policy was updated?
Tony LivelySeptember 16, 2020
When was the last time your hospital’s policy on medical equipment asset disposition or furniture removal was reviewed or updated
Medical Equipment Disposal: HIPAA Requirements
Tony LivelyAugust 26, 2020
When disposing of medical equipment, all requirements and regulations set by HIPAA must be followed throughout the entire process
Is Your Data Safe With An Asset Disposition Vendor?
Tony LivelyAugust 6, 2020
The HIPAA Enforcement Rule governs the investigations that follow a breach of ePHI, the penalties that could be imposed on covere
6 Ways Hospitals Lose Money: Covid-19 & Inaccurate Record Keeping
Tony LivelyAugust 3, 2020
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many hospital supply chain professionals are busy keeping up with the demand for PPE and Covid-19 t
How Will Hospitals Store Equipment After Covid-19?
Sydney HumesJuly 27, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finding storage for excess equipment is on the mind of many healthcare facilities. As t
How to Choose the Right Asset Disposition Vendor
Sydney HumesJuly 22, 2020
When any surplus equipment is no longer needed, the healthcare facility has several options depending on the age and condition of
Is Your Hospital Prepared to Mitigate a Potential ePHI Data Breach?
Mimi LivelyJuly 21, 2020
In their 2019 study, IBM and the Ponemon Institute found that it costs healthcare organizations an average
Why are Costs to Recycle Medical Equipment Increasing?
Mimi LivelyJuly 17, 2020
Each year, hospitals continue to spend more money than the year before on medical equipment. If costs are so high to replace equi
Selling Medical Equipment at Auction vs. Selling Outright
Mimi LivelyJuly 15, 2020
Options for efficiently liquidating excess medical equipment. Periodically managing potentially hundreds of decommissioned hospital ass
How Much Medical Equipment is Recycled or Donated? Is it Making a Difference?
Mimi LivelyJuly 8, 2020
Are medical equipment asset disposition vendors who recycle and donate medical devices able to make a difference in n
Can I Get Money Back for My Used Medical Equipment?
Sydney HumesJune 16, 2020
The opportunity to generate revenue from your retired medical equipment depends on several factors: 1.) What is the age and condi