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We need to know more about the factors involved with this technology. Are we using it for political reasons, or to provide people with information they might not want? There are different implications such as: cost, problems in different aspects, political and ethical issues, etc. Despite of this, the growth of labor in this industry has also had an effect. The high demand for ultrasound technicians in the USA is rapidly increasing. The market for this particular industry will exceed $24.4 billion by 2016 ("Are Ultrasound Technicians," 2011). The Ultrasound Technology is not only booming here in the United States, it is also increasing in other countries such as China, India, and Brazil.

Some of the driving factors for this growth include the following:
 * increase the spending of government in health care.
 * increase personal income.
 * increase demand and interest for the ultrasound technician field ("Are Ultrasound Technicians," 2011).

Regardless of the recession, and in spite of the Medicare cuts, decreasing reimbursement levels, and patients saving on their medical needs here in the United States, and other countries, new technologies are driving the ultrasound technology into an increasing trend. The United States is still the number one ultrasound technology market place because of the new technology that emerge often ("Are Ultrasound Technicians," 2011).

"The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there is an expected increasing trend for the ultrasound technician jobs. As reported, the industry is predicted to grow by an impressive 18% growth from 2008 until 2018" ("Are Ultrasound Technicians," 2011). The ultrasound technology will apparently obtain the first place as the fastest growing industry in the country. The high demand of ultrasound technicians will not only be for hospitals, but it might also be needed for patients to have outpatient care, which will increase the opportunity for more employment.

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The main points of this Wikispace, which focuses on the technology of ultrasound are the following:
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 * The two main points that affect the technology as far as cost have to do with getting ultrasound exams and the actual cost of the the equipment.
 * The constant misuse of ultrasound devices in China, and the current/possible solutions China is using to change this issue.
 * Ethics plays a major role in the use of ultrasound technology when it comes to the impact it makes in women's lives.

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