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Look Before You Leap Into an Equipment Lease

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Challenge: Financial Sustainability  

Content provided by AHA Endorsement partner: First American Healthcare Finance

Leasing IT equipment has become increasingly popular in recent years as organizations recognize the benefits of regular technology upgrades. Learn best practices.


Interest in leasing has grown as health care organizations explore alternative sources of capital. The challenging economic environment has led to a tightening of credit availability at a time when preserving cash flow has become more important to many organizations.

Many health care organizations are exploring leasing as a complement to existing finance sources. About 80% of organizations in the United States utilize equipment leasing or financing to fund their operations, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).

Download this resource if you are considering leasing new equipment. Be sure to consider the four key factors identified within before choosing your leasing partner and finalizing a program.