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PACScomm™ vs. Film
Cost Savings and Payback Period

Based on the number of duplicated studies, the PACScomm CD/DVD Image Recording System can pay for itself in less than eight weeks and continue to significantly reduce operating costs.

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See below to determine your savings and payback period, or use our online calculator:

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PACScomm™ vs. Film
Cost Savings Analysis

One Study per CD
Studies Duplicated Per Month 200 400 600 800 1000
Film Cost Per Month(1) $3,000 $6,000 $9,000 $12,000 $15,000
CD Cost Per Month (2) $1,200
@ $6 ea
$1,600
@ $4 ea
$1,950
@ $3.25 ea
$2,200
@ $2.75 ea
$2,500
@ $2.50 ea
Savings Per Month $1,800 $4,400 $7,050 $9,800 $12,500
Savings Per Year $21,600 $52,800 $84,600 $117,600 $150,000


Payback Period Analysis
Studies Duplicated Per Month 200 400 600 800 1000
Savings Per Year $21,000 $52,800 $84,600 $117,600 $150,000
PACScomm Cost (Approx.) $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
Payback Period 15 mos. 5 mos. 3 mos. 2 mos. Less than 2 mos.



FILM COSTS (1)

  • ‘Film Cost’ per study = $15 ($5/sheet x 3 sheets per study)

  • ‘Film Cost’ per study includes the cost of film, development, and staff time.

CD COSTS (2)

  • ‘CD Cost’ per study ranges from $2.50 - $6.00 depending on usage.

  • ‘CD Cost’ per study is calculated by amortizing the cost of the PACScomm over 3 years and includes the cost of maintenance and CDs.
  • Based on one study per CD (CDs will actually hold approximately 20 studies of average size).