State stroke legislation increases U.S. primary stroke centers

Primary stroke centers have increased dramatically in the last decade and state legislation to enable them is a major factor in potentially improving access to standard stroke care in the United States. State stroke legislation, urbanization, state economic output, and larger hospital size are four factors that increase the likelihood of a hospital becoming a certified primary stroke center.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 18, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news