In the complex world of healthcare, coding is much more than a mundane administrative task. It’s an art form that, when mastered, can unlock significant revenue potential, streamline operations, and ensure the financial health of vital programs—like those dedicated to stroke care. In this blog, we’ll explore the critical role coding plays in maximizing the…
Within the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the advancement of stroke care has marked a significant progression towards more effective and specialized treatments. A noteworthy achievement in this trajectory is the systematic transition from primary stroke care to the attainment of thrombectomy-capable status. Primary stroke care, as the foundational tier of treatment, is meticulously designed to…
Mechanical Thrombectomy Saves Lives Stroke is ranked as a leading cause of death for Americans according to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And not only does the burden of stroke cause high mortality rates, but morbidity caused by stroke produces serious long-term disability (Tsao, 2023). Consequently, stroke…
WHY MOVE FROM PSC TO THROMBECTOMY CAPABLE? When mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for the treatment of ischemic stroke first emerged, it was exclusively performed in comprehensive stroke centers (CSC). But as time passed, more and more community-based hospitals began to offer MT as well after several clinical trials demonstrated the efficacy the procedure, regardless of setting. …
While researching statistics related to the ongoing access issue for mechanical thrombectomy treatment for large vessel occlusion stroke, I found information that estimated the current number of Baby Boomers in the 73 million range. And, while certainly the 2020 census will further refine that number to show the impact of this generation on America’s age…
