# Point-of-Care Ultrasound * **Definition:** Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) refers to the use of portable ultrasound devices by healthcare providers at or near the site of patient care to facilitate immediate diagnosis and management decisions, enhancing patient outcomes through timely imaging. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Point-of-Care Ultrasound ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Point-of-Care Ultrasound**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.2K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/20/2025 | [**Ambulatory Surgical & Emergency Center Services Market 2025: AI, Electrification, and ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ambulatory-surgical-emergency-center-fotve/) | [[Linkedin]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**Virtual Healthcare May 2025**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/virtual-healthcare-may-2025/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**Wolters Kluwer UpToDate® Integrated into Tom™ to Strengthen Primary Care as a Service**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wolters-kluwer-uptodate-integrated-into-tom-to-strengthen-primary-care-as-a-service-302441848.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**Hospital merger activity slows dramatically**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/hospital-merger-activity-slows-dramatically-in-first-quarter) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 3/3/2025 | [**Point-of-Care Ultrasound Systems (POCUS) Industry Trends and Competitive Strategies, 2025-2030**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/point-care-ultrasound-systems-pocus-090800129.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**AISAP and Amavita Heart and Vascular Health Bring Cardiac Diagnostics to Underserved ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250206098443/en/AISAP-and-Amavita-Heart-and-Vascular-Health-Bring-Cardiac-Diagnostics-to-Underserved-Florida-Communities-with-AI-Powered-Point-of-Care-Ultrasound) | [[Business Wire]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**AISAP and Amavita Heart and Vascular Health Bring Cardiac Diagnostics to Underserved Florida Communities with AI-Powered Point-of-Care Ultrasound**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250206098443/en/AISAP-and-Amavita-Heart-and-Vascular-Health-Bring-Cardiac-Diagnostics-to-Underserved-Florida-Communities-with-AI-Powered-Point-of-Care-Ultrasound/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**AISAP and Amavita Heart and Vascular Health Bring Cardiac Diagnostics to Underserved Florida Communities with AI-Powered Point-of-Care Ultrasound**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250206098443/en/AISAP-and-Amavita-Heart-and-Vascular-Health-Bring-Cardiac-Diagnostics-to-Underserved-Florida-Communities-with-AI-Powered-Point-of-Care-Ultrasound/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**AISAP and Amavita Heart and Vascular Health Bring Cardiac Diagnostics to Underserved ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250206098443/aisap-and-amavita-heart-and-vascular-health-bring-cardiac-diagnostics-to-underserved-florida-communities-with-ai-powered-point-of-care-ultrasound) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Cardiac point-of-care ultrasound reduces patient costs 50t RWJBarnabas**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/cardiac-point-of-care-ultrasound-reduces-costs-50-at-rwjbarnabas-health.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**Medical Electronics Market Growth: Innovations Shaping the Future of Healthcare Technology**](http://prsync.com/marektsandmarkets/medical-electronics-market-growth-innovations-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-technology-4572201/) | [[PRSync]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**The Evolution of Virtual Health Using RPM and Point-of-care (POC) Technology**](https://www.healthtechmagazines.com/the-evolution-of-virtual-health-using-rpm-and-point-of-care-poc-technology/) | [[Health Tech Magazines]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Butterfly Network and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Reveal Preliminary Findings from Seminal Study on Impact of POCUS in Hospital Care**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250113532199/en/Butterfly-Network-and-Rutgers-Robert-Wood-Johnson-Medical-School-Reveal-Preliminary-Findings-from-Seminal-Study-on-Impact-of-POCUS-in-Hospital-Care/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Butterfly Network and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Reveal Preliminary Findings from Seminal Study on Impact of POCUS in Hospital Care**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250113532199/en/Butterfly-Network-and-Rutgers-Robert-Wood-Johnson-Medical-School-Reveal-Preliminary-Findings-from-Seminal-Study-on-Impact-of-POCUS-in-Hospital-Care/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Butterfly Network and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Reveal Preliminary ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/butterfly-network-rutgers-robert-wood-130500490.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**POCUS reduces emergency visits and improves pregnancy care**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250106/POCUS-reduces-emergency-visits-and-improves-pregnancy-care.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**URMC Studies the Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Enterprise Roll-Out**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/imaging/article/55252437/urmc-studies-the-impact-of-point-of-care-ultrasound-enterprise-roll-out) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Point-of-Care Diagnostics Market to Grow at 10.2AGR Through 2029 - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/point-of-care-diagnostics-market-to-grow-at-10-2-cagr-through-2029--302336513.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Redefining Care: Point-of-Care Ultrasound's Impact on Healthcare - HealthLeaders Media**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/technology/redefining-care-point-care-ultrasounds-impact-healthcare) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**In-vitro Diagnostics Market to Grow by USD 22.17 Billion (2024-2028), Rising Geriatric Population and Disease Prevalence, Report on AI-Driven Market Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-vitro-diagnostics-market-to-grow-by-usd-22-17-billion-2024-2028-rising-geriatric-population-and-disease-prevalence-report-on-ai-driven-market-trends---technavio-302315568.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**Point-of-care ultrasound: addressing the barriers to wider adoption - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/point-care-ultrasound-addressing-barriers-075648873.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**Point-of-care ultrasound: addressing the barriers to wider adoption**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/point-care-ultrasound-addressing-barriers-075648873.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**Point-of-care ultrasound streamlines care, curbs costs - and saves lives - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/point-care-ultrasound-streamlines-care-curbs-costs-and-saves-lives) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 8/29/2024 | [**FDA clearance granted for AISAP's CARDIO AI-powered ultrasound diagnostic assessment software**](https://www.med-technews.com/news/Medtech-Regulatory-News/fda-clearance-granted-for-aisap-s-cardio-ai-powered-ultrasound-diagnostic-assessment-software/) | [[Med-Tech Innovation News]] | | 8/22/2024 | [**AISAP's AI-Powered Cardiac Ultrasound Receives FDA Clearance**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/08/22/aisaps-ai-powered-cardiac-ultrasound-receives-fda-clearance/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Butterfly Network**: A healthcare technology company known for its handheld ultrasound devices that connect to smartphones or tablets, enhancing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) accessibility. - **Hennepin Healthcare**: An organization that has integrated point-of-care ultrasound technology into its emergency medical services to enhance rapid diagnosis and treatment. - **GE HealthCare**: A major player in medical imaging, recently launched the Venue Sprint, a portable ultrasound system designed for point-of-care applications. - **Mayo Clinic**: A leading healthcare institution involved in advancing POCUS through partnerships and research. - **UltraSight**: An Israeli medtech company collaborating with Mayo Clinic to develop AI algorithms for improving POCUS image analysis. - **AISAP**: A medical technology company that has developed an AI-driven POCUS solution for enhancing diagnostics in cardiac conditions. - **CheckedUp**: A digital point-of-care platform that aims to improve patient outcomes through condition-specific content delivered across various digital touchpoints. - **PixCell Medical Technologies Ltd.**: Develops point-of-care testing devices that integrate AI technologies for enhanced user experience. - **Nanosonics**: A company that launched the Trophon Wireless Ultrasound Probe Holder to enhance infection prevention in ultrasound procedures. - **Philips**: A leading company in healthcare technology, focusing on ultrasound devices and training for healthcare professionals. - **Micro-X**: An Australian company developing a lightweight and portable full-body CT scanner to improve healthcare access in rural areas. - **Perosphere Technologies Inc.**: A medical technology company that produces the ClotChek, a point-of-care coagulometer. - **Bionime Corp.**: Specializes in point-of-care testing devices, particularly for chronic disease management. - **Athelas Home**: Innovates in home care testing, enhancing early diagnosis capabilities. - **HemoSonics**: A medical device company specializing in blood analysis systems, including the Quantra Hemostasis System for rapid coagulation analysis. - **Sonic Incytes Medical Corp**: A company that has developed the Velacur device for measuring liver fat using ultrasound technology. - **Lumeris**: A company that integrates clinical decision support into its AI-powered platform to enhance primary care delivery. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Global Ultrasound Institute and e-Sono**: Developed the POCUS Essentials Plus Simulation to enhance point-of-care ultrasound education and training. - **Mayo Clinic and UltraSight**: Collaboration to develop AI algorithms for real-time guidance in POCUS image acquisition and interpretation. - **Butterfly Network and URMC**: Collaboration to deploy Butterfly's handheld ultrasound devices across 64 departments, aiming to improve patient care and operational efficiency. - **AISAP and Amavita Heart and Vascular Health**: Partnering to deploy AI-powered point-of-care ultrasound software in underserved communities in South Florida. - **Kansas City University and Butterfly Network**: Integrating AI-guided ScanLab education application into its curriculum to enhance ultrasound training for medical students. - **Philips and Edith Cowan University**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance clinical ultrasound training for healthcare professionals in the APAC region. - **Global Ultrasound Institute**: Collaborated on training programs to improve maternal healthcare access in resource-limited settings. - **Perosphere Technologies and M3 Medical**: An exclusive distribution agreement for the ClotChek coagulometer in Ireland, enhancing patient care. - **CovarsaDx and Nuclein**: CovarsaDx supported Nuclein in achieving FDA clearance for their point-of-care diagnostic test. - **AI Optics and NYU Langone Health**: Collaborating to enhance retinal screening technology and combat preventable blindness. - **Lumeris and Wolters Kluwer Health**: Collaboration to integrate UpToDate clinical decision support into Lumeris's AI platform, enhancing real-time recommendations for physicians. - **Ricoh and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist**: This partnership aims to enhance 3D production capabilities within the Atrium Health network. - **Navina**: Established partnerships with industry leaders to enhance its AI technology and improve patient care. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Point-of-Care Ultrasound**: Increasingly adopted in emergency medical services for rapid diagnosis and treatment, with significant expansion in device availability and trained personnel. - **Portable Devices**: The rise of portable ultrasound devices is facilitating point-of-care diagnostics, particularly in emergency and rural settings. - **Daily Lung Ultrasound Scans**: Identified as a crucial factor in expediting discharges for lower-acuity patients, showcasing the practical benefits of POCUS. - **Portable Ultrasound Devices**: Devices like Butterfly's iQ3 and GE's Venue Sprint are revolutionizing POCUS by providing portable, high-quality imaging capabilities. - **Real-Time Imaging**: POCUS is transforming diagnostics by providing real-time imaging capabilities at the bedside, reducing reliance on traditional imaging methods. - **Training and Education**: Innovative training solutions, such as the POCUS Essentials Plus Simulation, are being developed to improve ultrasound skills among healthcare professionals. - **Point-of-Care Diagnostics Market Growth**: Projected to grow from $36.9 billion in 2023 to $65.9 billion by 2029, driven by the need for timely diagnosis and advancements in technology. - **AI-Driven POCUS Solutions**: The integration of AI in POCUS technology is enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, particularly in cardiac care. - **AISAP CARDIO**: An AI-powered point-of-care ultrasound software platform that enables rapid diagnosis of cardiac conditions. - **Miniaturization of Devices**: Handheld ultrasound systems are becoming more prevalent, allowing for bedside assessments and improved patient care. - **Mobile CT Scanner by Micro-X**: A lightweight CT scanner designed for rural healthcare, enhancing access to advanced imaging services. - **AI Integration**: Artificial intelligence is being integrated into ultrasound technology for enhanced image analysis and diagnostics. - **RICOH 3D for Healthcare Innovation Studio**: A facility aimed at improving clinical outcomes through rapid access to patient-specific 3D-printed models for surgical planning. - **DASH® SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A/B Test**: A point-of-care test providing lab-quality PCR results in 15 minutes, facilitating rapid diagnosis. - **Home Testing Devices**: The rise of home blood testing devices is driven by technological advancements that allow for user-friendly testing. - **VDFF Technology**: A tool integrated into the Velacur device for measuring liver fat, demonstrating high accuracy and correlation with MRI. - **Wireless Connectivity**: Establishment of wireless connectivity for better data management and real-time diagnostics. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Training and Competency**: Ensuring that healthcare professionals are adequately trained to use point-of-care ultrasound technology is critical for patient safety and effective outcomes. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Efforts to deploy POCUS in underserved communities highlight the ongoing disparities in access to timely and effective healthcare. - **Cost and Accessibility**: While POCUS can reduce healthcare costs, initial investment and training costs may pose barriers to widespread adoption. - **Integration into Healthcare Systems**: Challenges remain in integrating POCUS technology into existing healthcare workflows and ensuring consistent training for clinicians. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: Challenges such as lengthy approval processes and compliance with safety standards for new point-of-care ultrasound products. - **Cost of Adoption**: While point-of-care ultrasound offers significant benefits, the initial costs and need for medical oversight can be barriers to widespread adoption. - **Adoption Barriers**: Despite the benefits, there are challenges in the widespread adoption of POCUS, including the need for training and integration into existing workflows. - **Malpractice Fears**: Clinicians often fear malpractice related to POCUS due to concerns about image quality and interpretation standards, despite low incidence of related allegations. - **Training and Education**: There is a need for comprehensive training programs to ensure healthcare professionals can effectively utilize new ultrasound technologies. - **Access in Low-Income Countries**: Despite advancements, access to ultrasound technology remains limited in low and lower-middle-income countries, impacting maternal health outcomes. - **Integration with EHRs**: Challenges with data consistency, reimbursement variability, and coding complexity hinder the widespread adoption of point-of-care diagnostics. - **Data Security**: As point-of-care diagnostics become more integrated with digital health tools, ensuring data security remains a critical concern. - **Regulatory Barriers**: Strict approval processes by the FDA pose significant challenges for the commercialization of point-of-care diagnostic devices. - **Integration Issues**: Ensuring seamless integration of new technologies into existing clinical workflows and electronic health record systems. - **Sustainability Concerns**: The medical technology industry faces challenges in balancing self-testing availability with sustainability goals. ## Related Topics [[Point-of-Care Diagnostics]]