Geographic Barriers to Neurological Care
Description
In this presentation, disparities in geographic access to neurological care exist will be discussed. Healthcare delivery models need to be developed to address unique geographic needs.
Geographic Disparities in Neurology: Final Frontiers*
Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Track: Interactive Lunch Workshop
Session Description
As the field of neurology continues to strive towards more equitable patient care and research, geographic influences can provide additional context. Understanding geographical disparities can support a framework for addressing social determinant of health and healthcare disparities in neurology, especially when considering the shortage of neurologists in practice.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:
- Define current geographic barriers for both patients to neurologic care and clinician researchers to include patients residing in neurologically underserved areas in research and innovation.
- Define and contrast current strategies to mitigate geographic barriers to neurologic care and increase representation of patient residing in rural and other neurologically underserved settings in clinical research.
- Apply understanding of current state in geographic disparities in neurology and current strategies to optimize care for neurologic patients, inclusion in clinical research, and research on new innovations to mitigate geographic disparities.
Speakers
Geographic Perspectives on Healthcare Utilization and Quality
Description
This presentation will explore how geographic factors impact access to neurologic care and care utilization.
Speakers
Digital, Technolological, and Other Strategies to Overcome Geographic Barriers for Neurologic Patients
Description
This presentation will address technological and operational strategies to improve rural access to acute care neurology.