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The research aims to explore the connection between insurance status, race/ethnicity, and access to endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in California from 2015 to 2021.

February 2, 2026Stroke

Abstract A141: Insurance, Race, and Access to Endovascular Thrombectomy in California, 2015–2021

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The research aims to explore the connection between insurance status, race/ethnicity, and access to endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in California from 2015 to 2021.
Analyzed statewide data on acute ischemic stroke encounters from 2015-2021.
Examined hospital presentations, transfers, and EVT receipts using hierarchical logistic regression.
Grouped data into categories based on race/ethnicity and insurance status to simplify analysis.
49.4% of patients presented to EVT-capable hospitals.
Non-Hispanic white patients with private insurance or Medicare had higher odds of presenting to EVT-capable hospitals.
Nonwhite patients with Medicaid or no insurance had lower odds of transfer to EVT-capable hospitals.
No significant differences in discharge rates from EVT-capable hospitals or receipt of EVT across groups.

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Examines access to endovascular thrombectomy in California, highlighting racial disparities in insurance coverage.

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Messac et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fc37c1c9540dea80e08d https://doi.org/10.1161/str.57.suppl_1.a141

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Abstract A141: Insurance, Race, and Access to Endovascular Thrombectomy in California, 2015–2021

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