Impact of the Veterans Affairs National Telestroke Program's Subacute Telestroke Service on interhospital transfers

Abstract: Background and Purpose: Telestroke improves access to acute ischemic stroke (AIS) expertise, aids in decision-making, and reduces interhospital transfers. Few studies …

Interhospital transfer among US Veterans admitted to community and Veterans Affairs hospitals for acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Background: Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enrollees may use community hospitals for inpatient care and sometimes require transfer to larger community or VHA …