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|Articles|November 9, 2011
Poll of the Week: Has Portable Ultrasound Led to Increased Use and Cost?
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Ultrasound units have become more portable, giving clinicians (including those who are relatively untrained) the ability to provide an exam right at the bedside. But does making this technology available increase inappropriate utilization?
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