:While I can see some reason for providing information about the approximate cost of MRI equipment, I agree that there's no point to including the rest of the material.  It could be summarized in two sentences, which apply universally to all medical equipment and procedures: "Changes in public and private funding practices affect use of and access to costly equipment and procedures.  In general, there will be pressure to use costly equipment as efficiently as possible by minimising procedure times and maximising throughput."