Why Facilities Choose Numed for Equipment Leasing Solutions

In today’s fast-moving healthcare environment, capital constraints, evolving technology, and shifting patient demand make it difficult for facilities to commit to large equipment purchases. That’s why more and more sites turn to equipment leasing as a strategic solution. Below are six key reasons why leading healthcare and imaging facilities rely on our leasing options to stay agile, cost-effective, and patient-focused.

1. Keep operations running during upgrades or repairs

When a facility’s in-house system needs an upgrade or breaks down, downtime can mean lost capacity, delayed patient care, or revenue leakage. Leasing a replacement or interim piece, such as a mobile imaging unit, ensures continuity while the core system is being installed, calibrated, or repaired.

Numed Proven Solution: A Blountstown, Florida, hospital’s roof was torn off in a hurricane and left their CT system completely inoperable. By leasing a mobile CT, they bridged the gap while the CT suite was repaired.

Read how Numed’s interim rental solution helped this hospital here.

2. Launch new modalities or service lines with low barrier to entry

Adding a new modality opens new clinical and revenue opportunities. But purchasing expensive new equipment outright is a high-risk investment.

With leasing, a site can pilot a new service with minimal capital outlay, assess utilization, and choose to expand if patient demand supports it.

Numed Proven Solution: A hospital in Beaumont, Texas, wanted to add PET/CT but was unsure if they had the patient demand to support a new modality. They leased a Numed mobile for several years, built patient demand, then installed their in-house system.

3. Test new technology before long-term commitment

As diagnostic imaging technology evolves, leasing allows facilities to evaluate the latest systems before purchasing. We work with each of our customers to ensure new systems are fully compatible with current workflows and clinical needs.

Numed Proven Solution: A diagnostic center leased an advanced MRI for a six-month trial to assess new AI-driven capabilities before investing in permanent equipment.

4. Handle backlog or surges with flexible capacity

When patient volumes spike or scheduling backlogs build up, leasing a “second system” helps clear queues quickly without overburdening staff or core systems.

Numed Proven Solution: A facility in Southlake, Texas, had a heavy backlog of MRI patients that was causing significant patient care delays. A 4-month interim rental helped them catch back up and re-establish their overall patient satisfaction.

5. Avoid footprint constraints within existing real estate

Not every facility has the space or infrastructure for an in-house imaging suite. Mobile units allow hospitals to expand services without the need for costly construction.

Numed Proven Solution: A Clifton, Texas, site wanted to add MRI to their imaging programs but didn’t have the room or volume to install an in-house unit. Numed provided a fixed mobile outside their Radiology Entrance, allowing them to expand their diagnostic capability without new construction.

6. Enjoy the flexibility to adapt as demand evolves

Patient demand can shift with population changes or service-line growth. Leasing allows facilities to adjust capacity or modality type as needed — without being tied to long-term ownership.

Numed Proven Solution: A hospital system leased a mobile PET/CT to serve oncology patients at one of their campuses. When demand grew at a different location, Numed seamlessly redeployed the unit.

In an industry where adaptability and uptime are critical, equipment leasing offers financial flexibility, operational stability, and long-term agility. Whether your facility needs a bridge during upgrades, a test run for new technology, or a fast solution for unexpected downtime, Numed’s leasing program is designed to keep you running smoothly without locking up capital.