The cost-effectiveness of telestroke in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA

201537 citationsJournal Article

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Richard E. Nelson · VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System

Nicholas Okon

Alexandra Lesko · Providence College

Jennifer J. Majersik · University of Utah

Archit Bhatt · Providence College

Elizabeth Baraban · Providence College

Abstract

Our results support previous models showing good value, overall. However, costs and ICERs varied by stroke severity, with telestroke being most cost-effective for severe strokes. Telestroke was least cost effective for the spokes if spokes paid for more than half of implementation costs.

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Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

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Published in: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

Volume 22, Issue 7, pp. 413-421

DOI: 10.1177/1357633x15613920

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The cost-effectiveness of telestroke in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA

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