Stroke Program Research: A Challenge for Even the Biggest and Best

Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSCs) certified by The Joint Commission, DNV and ACHC are expected to maintain a program of research generally defined as a study requiring International Review Board (IRB) approval and active enrollment of patients. Who better to accept this responsibility than CSCs with the largest and most acute patient populations?

Outpatient Stroke Care: The Next Frontier?

National trends continue to predict that healthcare will move from an inpatient model to an outpatient model over the coming years. This shift is already underway and driven by multiple factors. As this shift occurs, those in acute stroke management may be left wondering about the impact on stroke care.