Overview
Nationwide, there are only four neurologists and one neurosurgeon per 100,000 U.S. residents which makes the need for teleneurological and teleneurosurgical services critical. Digital health aids providers in touching more patient lives and delivers convenient, high quality care to those in need. This technology makes healthcare more flexible, increasing the ability to provide care where and when patients need it. At the same time, it helps create efficiency that benefits clinicians and healthcare organizations.
However, implementing and sustaining a teleneurology program can be demanding. At Cleveland Clinic, we began providing telestroke services in 2011 and since inception have tripled the number of hospitals we serve. The success of our telestroke program can be attributed to a dedicated service line, with stroke neurologists on call 24/7. This level of support for acute stroke patients ensures a rapid response to contracted hospitals, which helps improve outcomes. In 2020, the average time from when a Cleveland Clinic neurologist was paged for a consultation until the physician called back the hospital was two minutes.
The lessons learned through our telestroke service have benefited our partner hospitals and supported our expansion into additional teleneurological service lines, bringing our current suite of offerings to:
- Inpatient and outpatient teleneurology.
- Teleneurophysiology.
- Teleneurosurgery.
- Teleneuro intensive care.
- Telestroke and stroke consulting.
Our suite of teleneurological and teleneurosurgical services are designed to enhance the care patients receive and support your physicians in their practice while maximizing efficiencies and reducing costs for your organization.
Cleveland Clinic has a rich history of innovation that has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Cleveland Clinic is recognized around the world for quality, innovation and efficiency. We want to share our experience and expertise in a relationship that meets your organization’s unique needs. Together with Cleveland Clinic, your organization can execute optimal, real-time neurology care in a technology-enhanced care environment. Contact us today to see how we can best support your organization’s neurological needs.
