By Dr. Rajiv Narula, M.D., Founder & CEO, Sevaro Health
Telestroke creates a lifeline for hospitals striving to provide elite neurological care. For healthcare administrators, the challenge is always balancing operational efficiency with clinical excellence, especially when minutes determine patient outcomes. Stroke care requires speed, precision, and specialized expertise that isn’t always available on-site around the clock. By implementing advanced telemedicine solutions, hospitals can bridge the gap between patient needs and provider availability. Sevaro is leading this charge, helping facilities transform their stroke programs into centers of excellence.
The phrase “time is brain” is the cornerstone of stroke treatment, yet many hospitals struggle with gaps in specialist coverage. Telestroke technology eliminates these delays by connecting emergency department teams with vascular neurologists in under 45 seconds. This immediate access enables the rapid assessment and administration of clot-busting drugs, such as thrombolytics, or the decision to pursue mechanical thrombectomy. Instead of waiting for an on-call neurologist to drive to the hospital, the expert is virtually bedside almost instantly. This speed is critical for reducing long-term disability and saving lives.
Consistency is the bedrock of high-quality healthcare, but variability in treatment can occur depending on which provider is on duty. Telemedicine platforms ensure that every patient receives the same high standard of care, regardless of the time of day or night. By utilizing evidence-based protocols and board-certified vascular neurologists, telestroke services minimize clinical variability. This standardization reduces the risk of medical errors and ensures that even rural or smaller community hospitals can offer the same level of diagnostic accuracy as a major comprehensive stroke center.
Healthcare administrators are acutely aware of the nationwide shortage of neurologists, particularly those specializing in vascular neurology. Recruiting and retaining these specialists for 24/7 coverage is financially and logistically difficult for many facilities. Telestroke provides a sustainable solution by pooling resources. It grants your hospital access to a dedicated network of specialists without the overhead of hiring full-time staff for every shift. This model relieves burnout among your existing staff and guarantees that a specialist is always available, even during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Transferring patients to other facilities is often necessary, but it can be disruptive to the patient’s family and costly for the originating hospital. With robust telestroke capabilities, hospitals can treat more patients in-house rather than automatically transferring them out due to a lack of specialist coverage. When a vascular neurologist can virtually examine the patient and review imaging in real-time, they can often determine that a transfer isn’t necessary. This retention improves the patient experience by keeping them close to home and preserves significant revenue for the hospital.
The best clinical expertise is useless if the technology is difficult to use during a high-pressure emergency. Modern telestroke solutions like Sevaro OneCall prioritize user experience, offering one-touch connections that bypass call centers and complex logins. When the technology works seamlessly, the medical team can focus entirely on the patient rather than troubleshooting equipment. This ease of use ensures that the technology is adopted enthusiastically by ED staff, leading to smoother workflows and faster treatment times.
If your goal is to elevate your stroke program and ensure consistent, top-tier care, it is time to look at the data. Sevaro provides the fastest response times in the industry and a commitment to unwavering quality. By integrating telestroke into your healthcare facility, you protect your community and support your clinical teams with the best resources available. Contact us to learn how we can partner with you to save more lives.
About Raj Narula, MD:
Dr. Narula’s passion for healthcare and technology has established him as one of today’s most impactful healthcare leaders.
With his experience from University of California, San Diego and as former Director of Teleneuroscience at Cooper University Hospital, his goal is to make neurological care accessible and affordable to those who need it the most.
His vision is to take proven methodologies while combining data, logistics and compassion to improve patient outcomes.
Q: What does Sevaro’s Series B funding mean for hospitals?
A: It ensures Sevaro can expand services, deepen partnerships, and deliver faster, more reliable physician-led virtual neurology supported by Synapse AI.
Q: How does Synapse AI improve hospital workflows?
A: It streamlines documentation, automates data capture, integrates with EMRs, and enables real-time collaboration between virtual and in-house teams.
Q: What results have hospitals seen with Sevaro?
A: Consults in under 45 seconds, over $4M in savings in the first year, improved patient satisfaction, and reduced clinician burnout.
Q: What services beyond telestroke does Sevaro provide?
A: Neurohospitalist rounding, remote EEG, neuro care, neurorehabilitation, post-acute coordination, outpatient neurology, and related specialty coverage.
Q: How does Sevaro support clinician well-being?
A: By reducing documentation fatigue with Synapse AI and providing hybrid virtual coverage that prevents burnout and coverage gaps.
Q: What is Sevaro’s long-term vision?
A: To lead the future of neurology with a hybrid, intelligent, patient-centered model that delivers both exceptional outcomes and financial sustainability.
