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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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Anterior OMI with RBBB has VF x 3: how to prevent further episodes of VF?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

cms) with moderately reduced systolic function. I'll never forget when I ordered such an infusion in 1991 and then my patient started seizing and I looked up and the nurse had hung the lidocaine wide open! We showed this in this article in JAMA Cardiology. Peak troponin was greater than 60,000 ng/L -- too high to measure.