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Stroke Systems of Care: Evaluating Disparities after Stroke Legislation Implementation in Rhode Island

2025-12-16 health policy Title + abstract only
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IntroductionThe Rhode Island Stroke Prevention and Treatment Act aimed to establish a standardized system of care for stroke patients through designated stroke centers, revise emergency medical services (EMS) protocols, and establish a centralized stroke database. While Stroke Systems of Care (SSOC) laws have proven effective in reducing overall stroke mortality, their benefits among racial minorities and economically disadvantaged groups remain unclear. This study investigates the impact of the...

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