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

Stroke Journal

This initiative aimed to enhance the post-discharge process to improve care quality and reduce missed follow-ups.Methods:We implemented a streamlined follow-up process for stroke patients discharged home, aligning with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) definition of the Transitional Care Management (TCM).

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

Stroke Journal

This initiative, led by Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), aimed to refine the post-discharge process to enhance care quality and reduce missed follow-ups.Methods:We introduced a streamlined follow-up process for stroke patients discharged home, adhering to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) Transitional Care Management (TCM) model.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

I know the nurse explained my medications to me at the hospital. This math deficit was not recognized until I got home. I lived alone and I had to take care of myself, and I was unable to cope. The simple act of maintaining post-care medications was extremely difficult for me. This missing puzzle piece matters now more than ever.

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Abstract WP109: Framework for Evaluating Sequential Patterns in Post-Acute Transitions of Care Among Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Survivors: Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries in the State of Texas

Stroke Journal

Methods:Data were retrieved from a CMS Qualified Entity housing healthcare utilization data for ≥80% of the Texas state population (100% of Medicare Fee-for-Service). Episodes of care within 1 year of discharge were collated and categorized “Discharged”, “Inpatient Rehab”, “Skilled Nursing”, “Hospice”, “Readmission”, or “Death”.

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Abstract WP140: Early Post Acute Care Pathways are Predictive of 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Analysis of Clinical and Claims Linked Data

Stroke Journal

Clinical data extracted from an EMR-driven registry were linked to PAC utilization information retrieved from a CMS Qualified Entity with 80% data for the Texas state population (including 100% of Medicare Fee-for-Service). All claims within 1 year of hospitalization were collated and grouped into corresponding care pathways.

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Abstract 280: Risk Factors in 90day Ischemic Stroke Readmissions

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Discharge disposition of subacute nursing facility (SNF) represents 36.1% Fewer females and white individuals had a 90‐day readmission (53.5% female and 83.1% white in 90‐day population compared to 54.9% in study population). of the readmission population compared to 27.8% of the study population and 40.2% of the readmission cohort.

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ACO REACH: A New Evolution in At-Risk Primary Care

The Beat Blog

And their newest program, called ACO Reach, has attracted hundreds of applicants, as CMS seeks to ensure historically underserved patients are fully included. Broad use of telehealth is very much allowed, as is the waiving of a requirement for a three-day inpatient hospital stay before an admission to a skilled nursing facility.