title: Like house guests who never leave.
abstract: Makers of diagnostic imaging equipment have found a way never to say goodbye. Although sales of big-ticket imaging devices have withered, manufacturers are growing roots at hospitals by expanding maintenance and consulting services.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D003284:Contract Services / Q000639:trends*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004582:Electronics, Medical; D007221:Industry / Q000639:trends*; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D017008:Negotiating; D014481:United States