Why POCUS Matters: Improving Patient Outcomes with Point of Care Ultrasound!

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is revolutionizing healthcare by giving clinicians real-time insights right at the bedside. But with great power comes great responsibility — implementing POCUS properly can be challenging, and governance is essential to success.
Why POCUS Matters: Improving Patient Outcomes with Point of Care Ultrasound!

In this episode of Imaging Informatics Unplugged, we sit down with Allan Bottemiller, a leading expert in medical imaging and informatics. Allan has been at the forefront of POCUS integration, chairing a joint working group within the HIMSS/SIIM Enterprise Imaging Working Group in collaboration with AIUM. We discuss the critical governance considerations for POCUS, practical tips for deployment, and why POCUS is being called the 21st-century stethoscope.

📌 Key Topics Covered:

✅ The rise of POCUS as an essential diagnostic tool
✅ Governance challenges and practical deployment tips
✅ Insights from the latest white paper on POCUS governance
✅ Real-world applications and how to avoid common pitfalls
✅ Why effective POCUS integration is critical for patient care

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction to POCUS: The 21st Century Stethoscope
02:03 Governance Challenges in POCUS Implementation
04:46 Best Practices for POCUS Deployment
08:13 Encounter-Based Imaging Workflows
11:09 Collaboration Across Departments
14:02 Security Considerations in POCUS
16:49 Billing and Documentation Requirements
20:00 Getting Started with POCUS Programs
23:04 The Future of POCUS and AI Integration

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🎙 About Our Guest:
Allan Bottemiller is an expert in imaging informatics, focusing on POCUS governance and best practices. He has chaired key initiatives within the HIMSS/SIIM Enterprise Imaging Working Group, working closely with AIUM. His most recent white paper delves into the governance challenges surrounding POCUS implementation.

🔗 Connect with Allan:
Allan Bottemiller on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allan-bottemiller/

📝 Referenced Paper:
Governance Considerations for Point of Care Ultrasound: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39753828/

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