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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

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tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan. 29, 2025 Researchers atOchsner Health, led byHernan Bazan, MD, DFSVS, FACS, have developed a predictive model with a 93% accuracy rate in determining whether urgent carotid-intervention patients will regain functional independence. For information please visit Reference: Bazan HA et al.

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Abstract 154: 10-Year Trend Analysis of Medicare Payment in Stroke Inpatient Hospital Admission

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A154-A154, February 1, 2025. Background:The direct medical costs of stroke in the United States were $84.4 billion from the Medicare Services. billion from the Medicare Services. billion in 2012 and were projected to rise by 157% to $217.3 billion by 2030.

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Abstract 63: Medicare Advantage Appears to Promote Stroke Prevention and Functional Independence Measure Gains with Lower Utilization than Fee-for-Service Medicare

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A63-A63, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke prevalence is highest in adults ages>65 years, the majority of whom are Medicare beneficiaries. Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare incentivizes utilization by paying for each service. One found higher LDL levels (81.5 mg/dL vs 78.9

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Abstract WMP40: Rehabilitation Therapy Utilization by Stroke Survivors Across US Insurance Payors

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP40-AWMP40, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Rehabilitation is essential to stroke recovery; however, access to rehabilitation varies in the US. We report recent national utilization rates of different rehabilitation disciplines in stroke survivors covered by different payors in the US.

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Abstract NS8: Enhancing Post-Stroke Care: Implementing the Transitional Care Model

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS8-ANS8, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:Patients discharged home after a stroke are particularly vulnerable during the immediate post-discharge period. Patients were seen by the outpatient stroke NP within 7 to 14 days, either in clinic or via telemedicine.

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Abstract WMP82: Stroke Transitional Care Model: An Advanced Practice Provider Led Initiative

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP82-AWMP82, February 1, 2025. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center identified critical gaps in post-discharge care, including inconsistent follow-up timing and a high rate of missed appointments.

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Abstract TP120: Hospital Finance Optimization Through AI-based Stroke Care Coordination Platform

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP120-ATP120, February 1, 2025. Introduction:AI-based Stroke Care Coordination Platforms (AI-SCCP) have been shown to improve patient transfer decisions and provide access to the highest quality standards of care for all patients.