Most see artificial intelligence as the future of ultrasound
Because ultrasound exams today can only be conducted by a select few trained individuals, a POCUS device equipped with AI could reference a professionally curated database of millions of ultrasound images to aid the caregiver during image capture and interpretation. This means expediting the learning curve so more caregivers can use ultrasound for patients in more locations. 79% of survey respondents indicated that AI would positively impact POCUS, with 63% saying it would streamline image interpretation. AI assistance can lower operator dependence and reduce bias to deliver more accurate, reliable and consistent imaging, bolstering standardization across the medical imaging space.
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Widespread ultrasound adoption in primary care is inevitable
Primary care stands out as a significant opportunity for POCUS, given that it’s frequently the first point of contact for many patients within the healthcare system. Handheld ultrasound devices generally offer greater accessibility, affordability, and portability compared to cart-based solutions, making them ideal for primary care offices that are often smaller, more remote, and thus have smaller budgets. Having medical imaging in caregiver’s pockets for answers anywhere will reshape how patients get and expect medical care. Most respondents (61%) said it’s important for primary care providers to adopt handheld POCUS devices, and a surprising 50% believed primary care use of POCUS will be mainstream within the next 5 years. With innovations like AI and handheld devices making ultrasound easier than ever to use, it is inevitable that more caregivers will utilize imaging in more locations.
“POCUS is critical for a more equitable and healthier world. These survey results validate just how severely caregivers are craving a new medical imaging approach. That’s why Exo has built a simple and accessible ecosystem to deliver immediate answers at the point of care," said Sandeep Akkaraju, CEO and Co-Founder of Exo. “Our ecosystem combines high-performance imaging to retrieve instant answers in any setting, workflow software to seamlessly document and bill ultrasound exams in seconds from anywhere, and AI to easily acquire consistent and accurate images in real-time. Medical imaging as we know it has entered a new age.”
Survey Methodology
Exo provisioned Sage Growth Partners, a research firm, to conduct an online survey of more than 150 U.S.-based caregivers in June 2023.
