WSC 2023 | Logistical hurdles facing mobile stroke unit implementation

James Grotta, MD, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, delves into the potential of mobile stroke units. These services enable faster and more frequent thrombolytic treatment, resulting in improved outcomes and long-term cost-effectiveness. While the effectiveness of mobile stroke units has been clearly demonstrated, their implementation in the US faces a funding challenge, as they don’t fit the typical insurance categories funded by companies like Medicaid. This necessitates congress legislation to overcome this financial hurdle. The potential funding of mobile stroke units in the US could serve as a catalyst for global expansion, consequently leading to more effective stroke care worldwide. This interview took place at the World Stroke Congress (WSC) 2023 in Toronto, Canada.

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