title: The new break-even analysis.
abstract: Changes in the economic and legislative environment have complicated the capital acquisition landscape. Hospitals and health systems should: Question the assumptions that underlie their break-even analysis. Revamp the break-even calculator. Engage in discussions about the clinical aspects of equipment and technology acquisition decisions.
authors.affiliation: MD Buyline, Dallas, USA. james.laskaris@mdbuyline.com
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Laskaris
authors.affiliation: MD Buyline, Dallas, USA.
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Regan
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000191:economics; D002201:Capital Expenditures; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004467:Economics; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006801:Humans; D018803:Models, Economic; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000191:economics