Patients and their families have a choice when it comes to where they receive their health care. To differentiate your hospital and clinicians from competitors, Duke Health Affiliations & Networks collaborates with hospitals through specialty networks driving programmatic development, expansion, and quality improvement.
Our experienced team provides advisory support for building and strengthening clinical programs, guided by evidence-based practices. We help regionally-based hospitals enhance specialty care, such as establishing a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program, and advancing subspecialty services including surgery and palliative care for patients with cancer.
Case Study Duke Telestroke Network
Community hospitals across North Carolina and Virginia are transforming stroke care by teaming up with the Duke Telestroke Network. Through real-time, virtual consultations and expert-led program development, local hospitals gain 24/7 access to Duke stroke specialists and a comprehensive approach to stroke care. The result? Faster treatment, improved outcomes, and more patients staying close to home—with advanced stroke certifications to match.
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Nationally, 8% to 10% of all stroke patients receive tPA. The average tPA rates for hospitals in Duke Telestroke Network are around 15%.
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