Study finds that uninsured Hispanic people are less likely to be referred to care after stroke

Insurance coverage, ethnicity and location may all play a role in a person’s ability to receive care after a stroke, according to a study published in the July 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice. “Receiving the right care after a stroke is crucial to recovery and minimizing disability,” said study author Shumei Man, MD, Ph.D., of the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. “Unfortunately, decisions about care may be influenced by factors such as race, insurance, and geographic location. Our study found a distinct pattern of disparities in care after stroke Read More