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Yeah, but wont these new machines be subject to licensing fees owed to PPP which will offset some of the procedural fees lost to PPP? I dont know, but I think so...that's why Im not too worry...plus, IR at Summit said these new machines are going to have a difficult time (self preservation or a simple fact-the market is saturated with machines) and I don't really know if doctors out there are really upset with the machines they now have from BEAM and VISX...I mean, they all do the basic job well...I compare it to a Ford and a Cadillac or a sports car. Maybe, Im happy with a Ford since it will do the basic thing it was meant to do and its paid for....I just do not believe doctors are going to say, "Oh my God, there's a new machine, lets go spend more money to get it". Doctors are generally very practical and creatures of habit. They become comfortable with the equipment they have after the learning curve has been achieved. In addition, any new changes that these machines can do, I suspect BEAM and VISX machines will be able to be upgraded or BEAM and VISX could be developing new machines themselves. That's not to say, doctors who do not own a machine wont consider these new machines from other companies when they scout around for a purchase. Although, I cant go into details of my job-doctors do not like to keep laying out the bucks (unless its absolutely necessary. How do you feel?...Pappy |
