Telestroke and Neurology
Our providers have developed successful telestroke networks in 5 States: Montana, Oregon, Colorado, Washington and Nevada.
Solutions for stroke and neurology physician shortages
Our group of experienced stroke and neurohospitalist physicians are ready to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to your patients.
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Stroke Programming
Program development, provider education, Joint Commission and State Stroke certification, Interventional Stroke programming.
Stroke and Telemedicine News
Interest in telestroke care runs high
SPOKANE, WA – A recent survey of hospitals and other healthcare providers designed to understand the capacity and use of telestroke care in the Northwestern United States found 88 percent of respondents believe their rural communities suffer from a lack of stroke neurologists.
CMS proposes less burdensome telemedicine credentialing rules
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed changes to ease the burdens of credentialing and privileging for hospitals that provide telemedicine.
Videoconferencing can increase patient access to stroke specialists; immediate, thorough testing needed after “warning” strokes
American Stroke Association - A new scientific statement says a remote exam using high-quality videoconferencing equipment is as effective as a bedside stroke evaluation.The statement recommends establishing systems to support the widespread use of telestroke, including having Medicare cover this service.