A method and apparatus for billing entities for use of a medical device,
which relates to the processing of regenerative cells to facilitate at
least one of hard and soft tissue formation, are described. When an
operator uses the medical device, a corresponding charge is determined.
Billing for usage of the medical device is performed on a periodic or
per-use basis. Communication over a network facilitates remote management
and servicing of the medical device. Support is provided for automatic
ordering of supplies consumed by the medical device.