Abstract 209: Analysis of the Costs and Payments of a Coordinated Stroke Center and Regional Stroke Network [Poster Session II]

Conclusions: This analysis indicates that SLNI has successfully implemented a comprehensive program with coordinated regional care, dedicated high-level staffing, state-of-the-art technology, and process efficiencies that results in better access and care while overall total hospital costs remained unchanged. However, SLNI total operating costs continue to outweigh payments, similar to that observed in previous studies, indicating the need for further reimbursement consideration. Despite such reimbursement challenges, this study suggests a comprehensive stroke care program with improved access and treatment may be financially feasible for other hospitals to implement.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research