What You Should Know:
– 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.
Advancing Healthcare: Ballad Health and Sevaro Leading the Way in Rural Health Innovation
Ballad Health, established with a unique focus on addressing health disparities and outcomes in rural areas, remains resolute in its dedication to innovation and high-quality care. Its partnership with Sevaro Health underscores Ballad Health’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology and specialized clinical expertise, aiming to significantly enhance the health services offered to its communities.
Sevaro Health leads in teleneurology, renowned for its exceptional 45-second response times and dedication to aiding health systems in scaling their neurological services. As a neurologist-led virtual neurology company, Sevaro adeptly tackles hospitals’ challenges, allowing them to focus on patient care rather than technology. Their expertise in seamlessly integrating with hospitals’ existing electronic health records (EHRs), utilizing AI imaging platforms, and compatibility with current televideo software streamlines processes, bolstering healthcare facilities’ ability to deliver critical care promptly and efficiently.
During Stroke Awareness Month, Ballad Health and Sevaro Health remain steadfast in their commitment to the health and well-being of communities in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. They advocate for stroke education and emphasize the importance of rapid response, highlighting the B.E.F.A.S.T acronym as a crucial tool for recognizing stroke signs and knowing what to do if they are observed.
Remember:
B – Balance: Watch for sudden loss of balance
E – Eyes: Check for vision loss or impaired vision
F – Face: Look for facial droop or uneven smile
A – Arm: Check if one arm is weak
S – Speech: Listen for slurred speech
T – Time: If any of these signs are observed, call 911 immediately
Together, they are raising the standard of care and providing assurance that world-class stroke treatment is readily available. Sevaro Health remains at the forefront of the teleneurology and medical technology landscape, committed to delivering expert virtual neurological care grounded in compassion, collaboration, and data-driven telemedicine. Their services empower partner hospitals and healthcare systems, enhancing their ability to provide superior neurological care and save lives.
“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.”
