Telestroke is a standard model of stroke care that expands access to acute care regardless of geography and strengthens the efficiency of emergent treatment within stroke systems of care. Since its inception, telestroke use has expanded, and models have increased in complexity, requiring additional focus on management, sustainability, and regulatory considerations. Initial building and management considerations, the clear identification of provider roles and continuing education needs, the tracking of quality metrics to support quality improvement, and attention to licensing, credentialing, and billing are crucial components to telestroke program management in the acute care setting.
Amy K. Guzik (Mon,) studied this question.