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The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, in accordance with Tax Code Section 179, can strengthen buying power of new medical equipment bought in 2008. This could make 2008 an attractive year for medical facilities to purchase medical equipment, according to Tim Jarm, Chief Operating Officer of DRE, Inc.

“For the 2008 income tax filing, a medical facility can utilize Section 179 to deduct the full purchase price of as much as $250,000 in medical equipment from their taxable income,” says Jarm. “This is almost twice the amount that could be deducted the previous year, and potentially makes 2008 an ideal year to invest in new equipment.”

In addition to having an increased deductable limit, Section 179 can also allow medical facilities to take advantage of a one time 50% depreciation bonus on equipment purchases beyond the deductible limit.

Many medical facilities that purchase new equipment from DRE may be able to take advantage of Section 179 expensing. Equipment sold by DRE that could be eligible for Section 179 deductions includes anesthesia machines such as the DRE Integra AV-S, operating room lights such as the DRE Maxx Luxx II, and vital signs monitors such as the DRE Waveline Plus.

DRE acknowledges that filing for Section 179 deductions requires planning. DRE does not endorse any tax filing method and recommends that medical facilities consult a financial adviser to confirm that filing for Section 179 deductions is appropriate.

Overview of Section 179 Section 179 can allow medical facilities to deduct from taxable income the total cost of medical equipment—such as operating tables, monitors and defibrillators—purchased and put into service this year. In 2008, with increases created by the Economic Stimulus Act, medical facilities can deduct the full purchase price of up to $250,000 in medical equipment, almost double the deductible amount allowed in 2007.

Medical purchases beyond the deductible limit may also be depreciated. Medical facilities that purchase equipment in 2008 may be able to depreciate 50% of costs for the first year of the equipment’s use.

Limits apply to Section 179. Medical facilities interested in taking advantage of Section 179 should consult a financial advisor for further details.

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DRE Inc., a supplier of new and refurbished medical equipment, announces the release of a new corporate video. The video is now available online on the DRE Medical Equipment website, as well as on the popular YouTube video sharing website.

This corporate video release gives a rare tour of the company’s 18,000 square foot facility. Also included in the video are an overview of the company’s culture and an exclusive glimpse of DRE’s meticulous medical equipment refurbishing process.

The customer base of DRE includes a wide range of medical professionals located around the world. The video was developed to provide customers who may not be able easily visit the facilities in person with the experience of visiting the DRE headquarters facility in Louisville, KY. After watching the video, viewers are invited to call DRE at (800) 462-8195 or contact us by email to discuss the particular medical equipment needs of your facility. Viewers are also encouraged to visit the company's online medical equipment catalog.

Click here to view the complete DRE Corporate Video.

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The easy-to-use DRE SP1500 Plus is safe, accurate, and features an expanded infusion rate range.

DRE Inc., a premier international medical and surgical equipment supplier, recently introduced a new syringe pump called the DRE SP1500 Plus. DRE is currently supplying the SP1500 Plus to medical facilities throughout the United States and abroad.

The versatile DRE SP1500 Plus Standard Syringe Pump provides accurate, continuous infusion of medications at rates up to 1500 ml/h. It supports all major syringe brands with volumes from 10 ml to 100 ml, and its expandable drug library comes standard with 15 drug names.

The intuitive design of the SP1500 Plus makes it one of the easiest to use syringe pumps on the market. It features a straightforward numeric keypad that allows physicians to quickly and simply enter parameters.

In addition to being easy to use, the SP1500 Plus is highly versatile and meets the fluid and drug delivery requirements of today’s changing clinical environment. And as long as the proper syringe is used, the SP1500 Plus maintains a volumetric accuracy with delivery errors that do not exceed ±2 percent for any one-hour period over 72 hours at five ml/h.

The accuracy of the SP1500 Plus is enhanced by its programmed anti-bolus and anti-siphon functions. These functions help prevent over-infusion of drugs. Anti-bolus and anti-siphon functions are extremely important in neonatology and pediatrics because these types of practices use very small doses and volumes.

The SP1500 Plus is indicated for infusion via intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA), epidural or subcutaneous routes of administration. Infusion rates are programmable from 0.1 to 1500 ml/h.

At about 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg), the SP1500 Plus is battery-equipped and can be placed on a table or affixed to an IV pole. Its space-saving horizontal design allows physicians to place multiple SP1500 Plus syringe pumps on a single IV pole.

The SP1500 Plus is the latest product in DRE’s established line of hospital equipment and surgical equipment products. DRE’s product line includes the DRE Integra AV-S Anesthesia Machine, the DRE Waveline Plus Vital Signs Monitor, and the DRE Maxx Luxx II Surgical Operating Room Lighting System.

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