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Aug 25, 2026

The 340B cut that pays most hospitals

Every national analysis of the 340B cut measured hospitals. None measured a cancer program. Run yours at three prices before the budget locks.

Yoel Bakas
Heather Turner, RT(T), PMP
Yoel Bakas, +1

Vendor Negotiation

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Aug 11, 2026

Ask for Everything Before the Discount

Bring a ranked list to the next capital meeting and put price last. Your rep is graded on the discount, not on the training days you actually want.

Yoel Bakas
Heather Turner, RT(T), PMP
Yoel Bakas, +1

AI Reality Check

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Jul 28, 2026

The AI Line in Your Renewal Has No Number on It

One question to put to your AI vendor in writing, and what a real answer looks like.

Yoel Bakas
Heather Turner, RT(T), PMP
Yoel Bakas, +1

Capital Strategy

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Jul 14, 2026

The Machine Was Right. The Deal Wasn't.

Five assumptions under your 2022 capital decision that 2026 already broke.

Yoel Bakas
Heather Turner, RT(T), PMP
Yoel Bakas, +1

Vendor Negotiation

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Jun 30, 2026

The Vendor Keeps a Scorecard on You

The vendor tracks uptime, SLA response, PM hours, parts, and first-call resolution on your account. Pull the same numbers before your renewal.

Yoel Bakas
Heather Turner, RT(T), PMP
Yoel Bakas, +1

Staffing & Workflow

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Jun 16, 2026

The LINAC Hours You Already Paid For

Your vendor already knows this number. Fifteen minutes and it's yours too.

Yoel Bakas
Heather Turner, RT(T), PMP
Yoel Bakas, +1