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Abstract TP80: Differences in Access to Post Acute Care Services Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries in Michigan

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP80-ATP80, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In recent years, Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment in the US has increased dramatically relative to traditional Medicare (TM). of the 16,231 stroke discharges, respectively. Compared with TM, MA beneficiaries were older (77.4

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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

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP109-AWP109, February 1, 2024. Background:Utilizing medical claims derived information, we evaluated temporal trends in post-acute care utilization pathways among patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods:Data and 82.3% (Panel D).Conclusion:Post

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Abstract 13: Prior Bariatric Surgery is Associated With Reduced Risk of Recurrent Stroke Among Elderly Obese Stroke Survivors: A National Inpatient Sample Study (2016-2019)

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A13-A13, February 1, 2024. Elderly obese stroke survivors (> 65 years) having a recurrent acute ischemic stroke (AIS), with or without prior bariatric surgery (PBS), were identified using ICD-10 codes. vs. 83.8%), and covered by Medicare (91.7% vs. 90.7%).

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Abstract 5: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Reporting in Administrative Claims Data: Incomplete and Biased Reporting in the First Three Years

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A5-A5, February 1, 2024. Background:Since 2016, hospitals have been able to document International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes for National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). of Medicare cases even though it was documented in 93.1%

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Hypoglycemic Events May Trigger Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 30 Days in Those With Diabetes: A Case-Crossover Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Stroke triggers are factors that may precipitate a stroke within a given time interval and can predict the timing of a stroke. More research is needed to assess the link between the severity of hypoglycemia and stroke occurrence, as well as the severity of the stroke.

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Abstract TP118: Development and Integration of a Dedicated Neurorehabilitation Space Within a Hospital-Based Stroke Unit

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP118-ATP118, February 1, 2024. Background:It is well documented that rehabilitation post-stroke is associated with better functional outcomes, however, in the United States access to post-acute care rehabilitation is becoming increasingly limited.

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Risk of Recurrent Stroke and Mortality Among Black and White Patients With Poststroke Depression

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Poststroke depression (PSD) is a treatable and common complication of stroke that is underdiagnosed and undertreated in minority populations.

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