Ballad Health and Sevaro Health Partner To Revolutionize Stroke Care, Just In Time for Stroke Awareness Month
14 Mayo 2024 - 11:10AM
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and starting this May patients in
the Appalachian Highlands region of Northeast Tennessee and
Southwest Virginia will be able to receive the fastest response to
stroke care. Ballad Health, a 20-hospital health improvement
organization serving the mostly rural region, is entering into a
strategic partnership with Sevaro Health, to integrate Sevaro's
revolutionary teleneurology services into their emergency
departments.
With Sevaro's OneCall™ system, Ballad Health is set to deliver
the fastest stroke response times in the nation, ensuring patients
have immediate access to highly trained vascular and neurocritical
care neurologists when every second counts.
Ballad Health, uniquely created to address health disparities
and outcomes in rural areas, remains steadfast in its commitment to
innovation and quality care. Its collaboration with Sevaro Health
is a testament to Ballad Health's dedication to integrating
state-of-the-art technology and specialized clinical expertise,
aiming to substantially elevate the health services provided to the
communities it serves.
"As a native of Virginia, the opportunity to partner with Ballad
Health is both a professional and personal honor," expressed
Branden Robinson, Chief Growth Officer of Sevaro Health. “By
choosing Sevaro as their system-wide teleneurology partner, it is
clear that the leadership of Ballad Health wants to continue to
offer the best level of neurological care for their patients.”
Sevaro Health is at the forefront of teleneurology, renowned for
its exceptional 45-second response times and dedication to helping
health systems scale their neurological services. As a
neurologist-led virtual neurology company, Sevaro expertly
addresses the challenges hospitals face, enabling them to
concentrate on patient care rather than technology. Their
proficiency in integrating with hospitals' existing EHRs, utilizing
AI imaging platforms, and compatibility with current televideo
software streamlines processes, enhancing the capacity of
healthcare facilities to provide critical care promptly and
efficiently.
“To provide healthcare in rural areas – already beset with
challenges in geography and transportation, and now complicated by
burgeoning shortages in certain physician specialties such as
neurology and neurosurgery – we have to look at innovative,
advanced solutions,” said Dr. Mark Wilkinson, MD, chief
medical officer for Ballad Health’s digital health and
hospital-based programs. “The ability to leverage technology and
expertise, working alongside our partners with Sevaro, will create
an environment where we can not only increase access to lifesaving
healthcare, but improve it and further the overall well-being of
our region.”
As we observe Stroke Awareness Month, Ballad Health and Sevaro
Health are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the communities
in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. We advocate for
stroke education and the importance of rapid response, highlighting
the B.E.F.A.S.T acronym as a vital tool for recognizing the signs
of a stroke and what to do if you recognize them.
Remember:B - Balance: Watch for sudden loss of
balanceE - Eyes: Check for vision loss or impaired
visionF - Face: Look for facial droop or uneven
smileA - Arm: Check if one arm is weakS -
Speech: Listen for slurred speechT -
Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 911
immediately
Together, we are elevating the standard of care and offering
peace of mind that world-class stroke treatment is just a moment
away.
About Sevaro HealthSevaro Health stands at the
forefront of the teleneurology and medical technology landscape,
committed to delivering expert virtual neurological care that is
rooted in compassion, collaboration, and data-driven telemedicine.
Our services are designed to empower partner hospitals and
healthcare systems, enhancing their capacity to provide superior
neurological care and save lives.
At the heart of our innovation is Synapse 2.0, a game-changing
solution in the world of virtual neurology. This technology
streamlines acute care by connecting hospital staff directly to an
on-call vascular neurologist within 45 seconds, bypassing
traditional call centers.
Furthermore, Synapse 2.0 allows for seamless documentation,
connection to EMRs, video platforms and imaging solutions like
Brainomix, Rapid AI and Viz.AI. In emergency neurological care,
where every second counts, this rapid response capability is not
just innovative – it’s life-saving.
Our mission is driven by a commitment to empower patients by
breaking down geographical barriers in access to healthcare.
Through our pioneering approach and continuous innovation, Sevaro
Health is redefining the standards of telemedicine and neurological
care.
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Media Contact
Aaron Grijalva, Marketing Manager
aaron@sevaro.com