Nihon Kohden Payment Solutions Launches to Help Healthcare Facilities Acquire Critical Tech

Nihon Kohden, a global leader in medical device innovation for high-precision patient monitoring and diagnostics, is proud to announce the launch of Nihon Kohden Payment Solutions (NK Payment Solutions), a comprehensive program designed to help healthcare facilities acquire vital equipment without capital constraints.

With customizable plans and flexible payment structures, NK Payment Solutions empowers hospitals to invest in advanced patient monitoring and diagnostics technologies while preserving cash flow, existing credit lines and long-term financial flexibility.

As a trusted partner to many of the nation’s top hospitals, Nihon Kohden delivers advanced patient monitoring, neurology, sleep and ventilation technologies designed to improve outcomes and operational efficiency. With demand rising for these high-performance solutions—driven by new standards of care, clinical staffing challenges and a growing focus on real-time data—NK Payment Solutions helps providers adopt cutting-edge equipment while reducing the impact of capital expenditures.

“NK Payment Solutions was developed in direct response to the financial pressures our customers face, including shrinking budgets, shifting priorities and the ongoing need to do more with less,” said Gary Counter, Senior Vice President of North America Sales at Nihon Kohden America. “With NK Payment Solutions, healthcare systems can move forward with critical technology upgrades—without compromising cash flow or putting essential improvements on hold.”

Now available nationwide, NK Payment Solutions offers hospitals a flexible path to acquire essential equipment—whether upgrading existing systems or investing in new technology. Key features and benefits include:

• Creative Payment Terms: With term lengths ranging from 12 to 60 months, clients have the flexibility to choose a financing structure that aligns with their budget cycles and long-term planning goals.
• Flexible Financing Structures: A full range of capital and operating leases with predictable monthly payments. Options include $1 buyout or fair market value, as well as bridge-to-budget, deferred, step-up/down, seasonal and skip payment plans—fully customizable to meet financial needs.
• No Up Front Costs: Infrastructure, installation and training costs are included in initial pricing—eliminating surprise expenditures.
• Total Protection Programs: Extended warranties and damage protection are built into the lease, providing peace of mind and cost predictability.
• Scalable Agreements: Easily expand existing leases to accommodate growth or evolving technology needs—without restarting the process.
• Dedicated Program Support: Strategic support from Nihon Kohden representatives throughout the lease term ensures alignment between financial planning and clinical goals.

As the demand for advanced technologies continues to rise, NK Payment Solutions offers a smarter, more sustainable path to modernization—empowering healthcare providers to focus on what matters most: Exceptional care, efficient workflows and better outcomes.