Medical, Lab & IT Equipment Benchmarking & Analytics

Medical, Lab & IT Equipment Benchmarking & Analytics

July 15, 2008

Miga Solutions News

Miga Solution Launches Online Marketplace Platform for Pre-Owned Medical Equipment

Plymouth, MN – July 15, 2008 – Miga Solutions, a provider of medical equipment lifecycle solutions to hospitals, today announced the launch of Miga.com, an online marketplace designed to provide hospitals with a better way to manage their medical equipment costs and buy and sell quality, used medical equipment.

Miga.com introduces greater information transparency in a complicated pre-owned medical equipment market. The new marketplace platform is integrated with Miga’s medical equipment lifecycle program, and provides complete solutions that enable hospitals to make the best decisions about equipment they are replacing at end of life, such as recovering the most value from equipment being sold or traded-in.

“We are excited to provide our clients with an even easier and more efficient solution to help them manage their surplus medical equipment,” said Peter Robson, CEO, Miga Solutions. “The launch of Miga.com represents the next phase in our ongoing evolution as a business helping our customers manage and reduce the headaches, inefficiency and lost financial value characteristic of the industry today.  Miga.com compliments our equipment lifecycle solutions for hospitals, and is a great way to leverage technology to help our customers save time and money, as well as get more value from their growing investment in medical equipment.”

Miga.com was designed with features to meet the unique needs of hospital staff and healthcare professionals, and incorporates solutions for the many complex needs associated with the sale or disposition of medical equipment. Some of the key features include 24/7 online account access, exposure to a global network of equipment buyers, as well as precautionary safeguards that enforces applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements in the equipment resale process. Finally, there is functionality designed for efficient medical equipment donation. Users can easily list equipment for donation and charitable organizations can search the site for available equipment that can be donated to support their organization’s needs.

About Miga Solutions

Miga Solutions makes surplus asset management EASY and EFFICIENT. We handle ALL of your equipment—including surgical instruments, imaging systems, lab equipment—even personal computers.

We’re headquartered in Minneapolis, a center of medical innovation.  Miga works with hospitals, resellers and manufacturers around the world, setting a new standard for the efficient reuse, resale and recycling of valuable medical equipment.

Know the right price.

And get it.

Having the right information saves hospitals time and money on medical equipment lifecycle costs.

Matt Werder

Chief Technology Officer

Hennepin County Medical Center

“Miga’s data is key to helping us be good financial stewards and validates we are using our resources wisely. The market intelligence provided by Miga’s EVMS platform has allowed us to save substantial amounts of money.”

Matt Blashill

Enterprise Director of Supply Chain

Lake Region Healthcare

"There’s a personal touch that sets Miga apart from their competitors. They don’t just offer great insights. They always take the time to provide additional analysis that is meaningful and actionable."

Dan Bazinet

Director of Clinical Engineering

Southcoast Health

“In all my years in health care, I’ve used a lot of benchmarking tools. Most simply repeat information passed along from others; Miga’s information tells me what’s really happening.”

COO

Community Hospital

"Miga's negotiating skills save us time and money. And their unique understanding of the market means we’re always playing from a position of strength."

Supply Chain Director

Regional Healthcare System

“All suppliers claim to have excellent customer service. Miga actually walks the talk and always has our best interest at heart. We love working with them."

"Miga’s ability to match equipment donated by their customers with the needs of our medical projects has been a most valuable and welcomed resource."

Jim Tierney

CEO

Suburban Radiology

“Miga’s data, analysis and expertise – in particular related to the fair market value of clinical equipment – is a critical resource we need to support strategic acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures.”

Eric Hoag

Director, Corporate Strategy & Development

Allina Hospitals and Clinics

“Miga’s proprietary data and expertise was critical to our ability to close an acquisition deal quickly and with a high level of confidence in our valuation.”

Bill Barta

Corporate Director, System Imaging

Fairview Health Systems

“Miga’s objective information-based approach and understanding of the needs of hospitals makes them a valuable resource and helps us make the most cost effective spending decisions.”

Scott Bosch

Manager of Clinical Engineering

Park Nicollet Health Services

“The groups responsible for managing technology in our healthcare organization need data and analysis to manage costs and make informed decisions. Miga’s EVMS platform is an important and valuable resource that helps us make the right decisions for both our clinical priorities and budget.”