How can hospitalists most effectively advocate for funding to support POCUS initiatives (e.g., curriculum, faculty development, equipment, etc.) at their institutions?

I have been delaying answering this question because it is complex and highly context-dependent. I think the most common approach taken is to present POCUS as value-added, utilizing some form of ROI analysis based on accumulating data on POCUS impact on LOS, readmissions, and hospital costs. My approach was different. I work at a VA hospital where hospitalists are on the teaching service 100% of the time. Also relevant is that we cannot obtain echos and LE duplexes on weekends and holidays - eve...