The ABS Blog
Field notes, compliance deep-dives, and equipment guidance from our clinical engineering team. Written for biomeds, HTM directors, and facility leaders who actually have to make the call.
The True Cost of Deferred Preventive Maintenance
A single skipped PM cycle on an anesthesia machine can cascade into $40K+ in repair costs, insurance exposure, and — worst case — patient safety incidents. We break down the real math and what a healthy 2026 PM program actually looks like.
Read the full articleRefurbished vs. New: Choosing Capital Equipment That Fits Your Budget
Certified refurbished isn't a compromise — when sourced correctly, it outperforms new on TCO and lead time. Here's the framework we use when advising hospitals on $50K+ purchases.
AEM Programs Under CMS: What Surveyors Actually Look For
Alternative Equipment Maintenance programs let you move beyond manufacturer schedules — but only with documented risk analysis. We walk through the CMS expectations line by line.
5 Signs Your Service Contract Isn't Working
Your contract renews next month and you're on the fence. Before you sign, run through this five-point diagnostic — the answers will tell you whether to renegotiate, switch, or walk away.