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11 October 2011

The Linq recently completed a poll of 122 ultrasound directors in Emergency Departments with ultrasound residency programs throughout the US. Results are in and here's what we found: Respondents indicated an average of four ultrasound systems within their ED, with a broad range between 1 and 26 systems. Of the exams performed during admission, triage, and diagnosis, 40% of the departments indicated they billed for less then 1/3 of these exams, while only 20% claimed to be billing for “Mostly All” of their exams. Those that bill for the minority of exams cited a variety of reasons including poor image quality, lack of credentialing and inadequate departmental documentation. 80% of those surveyed had some form of ultrasound exam management system in place. 57% of them were “Not At All Satisfied” or only “Somewhat Satisfied” with their solution. 40% had “Home-Grown” solutions which included everything from, DVD, USB Drive, iPhoto, and email storage. 23% were using the general hospital PACS (23%). How does Ultrasound in your ED compare?

ED Ultrasound Use Survey Results are In

The Linq recently completed a poll of 122 ultrasound directors in Emergency Departments with ultrasound residency programs throughout the US.

Results are in and here's what we found:

Respondents indicated an average of four ultrasound systems within their ED, with a broad range between 1 and 26 systems.


Of the exams performed during admission, triage, and diagnosis, 40% of the departments indicated they billed for less then 1/3 of these exams, while only 20% claimed to be billing for “Mostly All” of their exams.

Those that bill for the minority of exams cited a variety of reasons including poor image quality, lack of credentialing and inadequate departmental documentation.

80% of those surveyed had some form of ultrasound exam management system in place.

57% of them were “Not At All Satisfied” or only “Somewhat Satisfied” with their solution.

40% had “Home-Grown” solutions which included everything from, DVD, USB Drive, iPhoto, and email storage.

23% were using the general hospital PACS (23%).

How does Ultrasound in your ED compare?

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