Introducing our new CEO and CMO

October 3, 2023

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Raj Narula, MD , CEO Sevaro

SEVARO HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW CEO, CMO

NEW YORK, NY (August 29, 2023) Sevaro, a physician-led teleneurology and telehealth platform company leveraging data to improve efficiency and patient outcomes, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kunal Agrawal as its new Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Rajiv Narula as the new CEO.

Who is Dr. Rajiv Narula, CEO?

Dr. Narula brings a wealth of experience and expertise. Prior to assuming his new role, he served as Sevaro’s Chief Medical Officer, where he successfully led the company through a period of rapid growth and expansion.

His passion for healthcare and technology has established him as one of today’s most impactful leaders within the neuroscience industry. As the former Director of Teleneuroscience at Cooper University Hospital, he has a proven track-record of making neurological care accessible and affordable to those who need it most.

His vision is to combine data, logistics, compassion and best in class neurological care to drastically improve patient outcomes.

Who is Dr. Kunal Agrawal, CMO?

Taking on the role of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kunal Agrawal will assume leadership of Sevaro’s clinical team while providing strategic direction across all clinical service lines, rooted in the principles of a patient-first approach.

His extensive experience includes a professorship in Neurology and prior responsibility as the vascular neurology fellowship director at the University of California, San Diego.

With over 12 years of expertise in Teleneurology, he possesses an in-depth comprehension of the challenges and prospects inherent in the neuroscience industry.

Dr. Agrawal has garnered both regional and national acclaim for his unmatched clinical care and pioneering research in stroke and stroke rehabilitation, boasting publications in prestigious journals like Neurology, Stroke, and JAMA Neurology.

“It is an honor for Sevaro to have such an accomplished, thoughtful vascular neurologist lead Sevaro’s team as Chief Medical Officer,” said Dr. Narula. “Dr. Agrawal’s experience at University of California, San Diego will help elevate Sevaro’s unwavering commitment to provide the highest quality of neurological care. His servitude leadership, clinical expertise, and vision for the future of how neurological care is delivered through the use of telemedicine and artificial intelligence will help improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients. The Sevaro team could not be more thrilled that Dr. Agrawal chose Sevaro as his next home, and we look forward to reshaping the future of healthcare with his leadership.”

Sevaro is committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare solutions to patients around the world.

With the appointments of Dr. Narula and Dr. Agrawal, Sevaro will continue to be at the forefront of digital health innovation, and help to shape the future of the healthcare experience, through a patient’s medical journey.

About Sevaro Health

Sevaro revolutionized and personalized teleneurology with one goal: To enable partner hospitals and systems to enhance stroke care and save lives.

Sevaro OneCall™ technology connects hospital staff directly to an on-call vascular neurologist in 45 seconds, eliminating call centers, and saving time when time is everything.

Our singular, relentless focus on teleneurology and doing it better (and faster) than anyone has ever dreamed has resulted in the industry’s fastest response, imaging review, and door-to-needle times, and the very best patient outcomes.

Weathering Disasters with Teleneurology: A Beacon for Continuity in Neurological Care

August 30, 2023

Ensuring Continuity of Care: Telemedicine’s Vital Role During Natural Disasters

In the face of natural disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding, hospitals often bear the brunt of disruptions, making it challenging to deliver essential medical services to those in need.

However, innovative solutions like teleneurology have emerged as crucial tools, bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers during the most trying times. One area where telemedicine shines is its ability to provide patient care at partner hospitals during these natural disasters, thanks to robust downtime procedures.

Riding Out the Storm with Resilience

Teleneurology companies like Sevaro are at the forefront of the healthcare technology evolution, offering remote neurology consultations and expertise through their own revolutionary digital platform.

When disasters strike and traditional healthcare infrastructure faces significant disruptions, Sevaro can play a pivotal role in ensuring that patient care doesn’t come to a standstill. This is where downtime procedures come into play.

1 . Redundant Systems and Data Backup

Leading telemedicine companies like Sevaro have redundant systems in place, distributing their services across multiple servers and data centers.

This ensures that even if one location is impacted by a disaster, the system can seamlessly switch to another location with minimal interruption. Additionally, frequent data backups safeguard patient information, medical history, and ongoing treatments, allowing healthcare providers to access critical data from any location.

2. Remote Access and Support

During natural disasters, roads may be inaccessible, and traditional hospital operations might be compromised due to clinicians being unable to reach the facility.

Telemedicine allows healthcare providers to offer remote support to partner hospitals, guiding on-site medical staff through crucial decisions, diagnoses, and treatment plans. This real-time assistance can be a lifeline for patients in need, especially when specialist expertise is required.

3. Collaborative Networks

Telemedicine providers like Sevaro have established networks of seasoned neurologists working remotely from across the country, ensuring that even during disasters, there’s a vast pool of expertise to tap into.

Sevaro innovated OneCall™ to save lives with an unprecedented 45 second response time. OneCall™ eliminates call centers from the equation, enabling hospitals to reach a Sevaro neurologist directly and immediately, even in the worst of weather conditions.

Through virtual stroke consultations, these experts can share their knowledge and recommendations, aiding partner hospitals in providing quality care to both acute and general neurology patients.

4. Training and Preparedness

To ensure effective utilization of telemedicine resources during disasters, Sevaro provides training to partner hospitals and their staff.

Regular drills and simulations help medical professionals become familiar with the platform, making it easier for them to navigate and provide care when facing real-life crises.

Conclusion

Natural disasters can throw hospitals into disarray, but telemedicine’s downtime procedures have proven to be a game-changer. By leveraging redundant systems, remote access, collaborative networks, and preparedness training, companies like Sevaro enable partner hospitals to continue delivering patient care during the most challenging times.

This synergy of innovation and resilience demonstrates how innovation, technology,, and proactive planning can make a difference in safeguarding human lives, even amidst nature’s fury.

Simplifying Teleneurology Implementation with Sevaro: A Comprehensive and Collaborative Approach

August 25, 2023

Telestroke consult with teleneurologist

Teleneurology Implementation

Introduction:

In the era of rapidly advancing technology, teleneurology implementation presents an exciting frontier in the medical realm. However, such implementations often require intense labor and can pose significant disruptions, especially in intricate environments like hospitals. Understanding this challenge, Sevaro provides a streamlined approach that focuses on partnership, customization, and efficient communication, all essential elements in the complex process of integrating teleneurology into hospitals.

Sevaro’s Detailed Teleneurology Implementation Process:

1. Emphasis on Clear and Open Communication:

Sevaro’s approach to teleneurology implementation prioritizes transparency and collaboration. Recognizing that hospital environments involve multiple stakeholders with varied interests, they initiate active dialogue with everyone – from top-tier administrators to physicians, and even the technical wizards in the IT department.

What sets Sevaro apart?

  • An unwavering commitment to listening. Sevaro’s team takes the time to fully comprehend a hospital’s unique requirements and potential reservations regarding teleneurology.
  • Swift addressal of concerns, ensuring no bottlenecks or uncertainties stall the process.
  • Periodic updates ensuring every stakeholder is abreast of the progress, fortifying confidence and synchrony during the teleneurology implementation for hospitals.

Through such holistic communication, Sevaro cultivates an atmosphere of trust, paving the way for a teleneurology setup that complements the hospital’s existing systems seamlessly.

2. Crafting Well-Defined Timelines:

Time is of the essence, especially in medical environments. Sevaro appreciates this and accentuates the importance of meticulous planning. Crafting realistic timelines isn’t just about deadlines; it involves understanding the hospital’s internal challenges, unique requirements, and pacing the teleneurology implementation process accordingly.

Collaborating with the hospital team, Sevaro:

  • Sets attainable milestones.
  • Clearly demarcates deliverables.
  • Offers a lucid roadmap, thus empowering hospitals to allocate their resources judiciously, maintain momentum, and vigilantly monitor each step.

3. Provision of Tailored Solutions and Demonstrated Flexibility:

No two hospitals are identical, neither in structure nor in operation. Sevaro fully embraces this concept. As teleneurology implementation strategists, their approach revolves around deep assessments and analyses tailored to the unique fabric of each hospital. This includes exhaustive consultations with hospital teams to comprehend existing workflows, clinical protocols, and anticipated challenges.
By eschewing a one-size-fits-all model, Sevaro ensures the process is efficient, relevant, and minimally disruptive. The end result? A seamless transition into the world of teleneurology, uniquely tailored for each institution.

4. Building Robust Partnerships:

Rather than viewing their role as mere service providers, Sevaro positions itself as a committed partner in the journey of teleneurology implementation. Their philosophy underscores the importance of mutual objectives, close collaboration, and a shared vision.

Investing significant time and resources, Sevaro seeks to grasp the intricacies of a hospital’s operations, their patient profiles, and even their future ambitions. This partnership-first approach doesn’t just ensure a smooth implementation; it lays the groundwork for sustained support, future training, and the potential for iterative advancements.

5. Comprehensive Training and Support:

For Sevaro, teleneurology implementation doesn’t culminate with system integration. They delve deeper, ensuring that hospital staff are proficient in navigating and leveraging the new teleneurology technology. This includes:

  • Curated training sessions designed for diverse user needs.
  • Comprehensive documentation that serves as a ready reference.
  • Accessible resources that empower healthcare professionals to optimize their teleneurology tools.

Post-implementation, Sevaro’s dedicated support teams remain a beacon, promptly addressing queries and ensuring the technology continues to be a boon and not a bottleneck.

Why Partner with Sevaro

Sevaro is a physician-led company that continues to improve telestroke responses and patient outcomes with evidence-based care. The Montana Hospital Association (MHA) recently named Sevaro as their preferred stroke care and management vendor.

Our team remains highly dedicated to supporting hospitals with the specialization in responding to time-sensitive stroke emergencies.

Research shows that Sevaro reduces

  • Acute neuro-transfer rates by as much as 90%
  • DTN (door-to-needle) time by as much as 50%
  • In-patient LoS (length of stay) by up to 25%.

We will differentiate and expand your hospital’s care services. By partnering with Sevaro, your healthcare organization can look forward to optimized 24/7 telestroke and inpatient teleneurology assistance that delivers the best patient outcomes.

Conclusion:

Sevaro makes it simple! 

In the labyrinthine process of teleneurology implementation for hospitals, Sevaro emerges as the guiding light. With their meticulous methods, collaborative approach, and unwavering support, Sevaro truly simplifies the complex, ensuring hospitals are well-equipped to venture confidently into the digital neurology realm.

More About Telestroke – How It Works And What Conditions It Can Help With

August 21, 2023

A stroke survivor hugging his grandkids

What Is Telestroke?

Telehealth offers remote medical services, bringing enhanced healthcare to remote areas and immediate access to emergency care when the time to treatment is critical.

Telestroke refers to a telehealth process that connects physicians specializing in neurological disorders and stroke with hospitals and medical facilities in another location. These specialized physicians work with a patient’s emergency medicine doctors to diagnose stroke and recommend treatment for more successful outcomes.

Sevaro delivers top-tier telestroke solutions for U.S. hospitals and healthcare systems, empowering them with immediate access to either their in-house  or additional stroke experts through our telestroke technology

How Does Stroke Telemedicine Work?

Stroke telemedicine connects an originating site where the patient is located to a distant site such as an urban medical center with stroke-ready training and protocols. A team of telestroke-trained caregivers work together at the distant site, relaying assessment and treatment to the medical personnel at the originating site.

Through digital video communication, internet-accessible electronic healthcare records, tablets and other mobile technologies, neurocritical care physicians can observe and communicate with patients in real-time. With the help of physicians and medical staff at the originating site, a diagnosis can be made and treatment administered immediately.

Types of Stroke

Knowing what type of stroke a patient is experiencing helps determine treatment and leads to better outcomes and recovery. The main types of stroke are ischemic, hemorrhagic and transient ischemic attack (TIA).

  • Ischemic strokes account for 87% of strokes and are caused when blood flow to the brain is blocked. These blockages are often caused by blood clots.
  • Hemorrhagic strokes happen when an artery in the brain leaks blood or bursts, causing the pooling blood to put pressure on brain cells, damaging them. The typical causes of hemorrhagic strokes include high blood pressure and bulges in an artery that stretch and burst, called an aneurysm.
  • A transient ischemic attack is known as a mini-stroke. TIAs only block blood flow to the brain for a short time — no more than 5 minutes or so. However, a TIA is a stark warning of a future ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and is still considered a medical emergency.

What Emergent Conditions can Telestroke Services help With?

  • Acute Spinal Cord Injury
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Ataxia
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Brain Tumors
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Epilepsy and Seizures
  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  • Headache
  • Head Injury
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
  • Meningitis
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neurocutaneous Syndromes
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Stroke (Brain Attack)
  • Cluster Headaches
  • Tension Headaches
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Encephalitis
  • Septicemia
  • Myasthenia Gravis

Speak With Us Today

Learn more about how Sevaro’s telestroke technology platform and team of virtual neurologists can support your neurology program. Schedule your initial consult today!

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Why Should Neurologists Collaborate with a Neurologist-Led Telemedicine Company?

July 21, 2023

Revolutionizing Neurological Care with Teleneurology and Telestroke: The Sevaro Advantage

Introduction

Telemedicine has ushered in remarkable advancements in healthcare in recent years, enabling medical professionals to deliver remote care to patients regardless of time or location. Neurology, among various medical specialties, has experienced significant growth in this field. In this blog, we explore the benefits of neurologists collaborating with a teleneurology company like Sevaro, founded and led by neurologists, and how this partnership can revolutionize neurological care.

Your Go-To Telemedicine Company for Teleneurology

Sevaro, a neurologist-led telemedicine company, brings together a team of experts with an in-depth understanding of neurological conditions and treatments. This specialized knowledge ensures the most accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans, and optimal patient outcomes. With the ability to collaborate and seek guidance from peers, teleneurologists can deliver the highest standard of care. Sevaro’s approach fosters proficiency and reduces the case load, setting it apart from other teleneurology companies.

Telestroke Services Expand Reach

Teleneurology overcomes geographic barriers, enabling neurologists to extend their reach far beyond their physical location. Patients in rural or underserved areas can access specialized neurological care without traveling long distances to major metropolitan areas. Sevaro’s commitment to expanding the patient base helps address the geographic maldistribution of neurologists, making a significant impact on communities lacking adequate access to neurological expertise, including life-saving telestroke services.

Advanced Medical Technology Tools for Enhanced Care

Working with a neurologist-led telemedicine company ensures access to state-of-the-art medical technology specifically designed for neurological assessments. Teleneurologists are typically required to learn multiple EHRs, remember numerous passwords, fax, and use numerous imaging softwares. Sevaro’s innovative solution, Synapse 2.0, serves as a clinical navigation tool that allows neurologists to achieve better patient outcomes by allowing them to focus on the patient, not disparate telemedicine technologies. Within Synapse 2.0 is the Nirvana Notes platform, which has built-in clinical decision support tools that dramatically improve documentation efficiency, enabling neurologists to focus more one-on-one attention on their patients.

Telestroke Services Ensure Timely Intervention and Reduced Wait Times

Sevaro’s revolutionary OneCall system ensures neurologists can provide timely interventions in telestroke cases, recognizing that “time is brain.” Calls reach the on-call teleneurologist within 45 seconds, optimizing patient care efficiency during critical moments. Sevaro is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of teleneurology and telestroke by continuously exploring emerging medical technologies and advancements. This singular focus keeps them at the forefront of innovation, continuously reducing wait times, enhancing patient outcomes, and improving access to care in the field of neurology.

Conclusion

Designed by neurologists for neurologists, Sevaro prioritizes your voice in shaping the future of neurological care. With our commitment to doing the right thing for patients and each other, our neurologists have a sense of fulfillment and work-life balance that many thought was impossible. By mutually agreeing on the number of shifts worked per month, Sevaro prevents burnout and fosters a highly rewarding environment. 

Offering neurological services nationwide through our unique telemedicine platform, Sevaro pioneers innovation in telestroke and neurological care. Embrace the transformative changes in neurology made possible by collaborating with Sevaro, where teleneurology and telestroke services redefine the boundaries of modern healthcare. Sevaro is your trusted partner for elevating the standards of neurology in the digital age.

Teleneurologist: Part Time

Part Time

Job Details

Position title

Teleneurologist – Vascular Neurologist, Neurohospitalist, Epileptologist

Shift Availability

7 shift minimum including 1 weekend shift and 1 night shift.

Comapny Description

Sevaro is a leading tele-neurology company that combines compassion, care, and innovation to revolutionize neurological healthcare. Our name, rooted in the word “Seva” meaning compassion and care for others, reflects our unwavering commitment to providing patient-centric neurological care through our proprietary technology. 

At Sevaro, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of telemedicine and neurology by continuously exploring emerging technologies and advancements. By staying at the forefront of innovation, we aim to enhance patient outcomes, improve access to care, and bring about transformative changes in the field of neurology. 

Position Highlights

As a Teleneurologist, you will examine stroke and neurology patients virtually using HIPAA-compliant telemedicine technologies. This exciting opportunity offers the ability to provide best-in-class patient care with an extremely competitive pay and a flexible work life balance.

Sevaro’s innovative solution allows our providers to achieve better patient outcomes. Sevaro values physician satisfaction and work-life balance. Our dynamic team creates an exciting culture that enables physicians to grow with the company.

You don’t work for us
you grow with us!

Position Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on physician-patient interaction
  • Comfortable with using HIPAA compliant audio/video technology, EMRs and PACs
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted Medical License in any US State
  • Prior hospital-based, in-person Neurology and Stroke experience is preferred
  • Prior teleneurology experience is preferred

Program Offering Includes

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Equity offering 
  • Stipend for Admin Work
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Incredibly collaborative work culture 
  • Regional Medical Director opportunities
  • Technology and Malpractice Coverage Provided
  • Cost of Licensing and Credentialing Covered by Sevaro

Teleneurologist: Full-Time

Full Time

Job Details

Position title

Teleneurologist – Vascular Neurologist, Neurohospitalist, Epileptologist

Shift Availability

15 shifts includes 4 weekend shifts  (75% of shifts minimum will be placed in the day, remaining 25% may be assigned to PM as needed) 

Comapny Description

Sevaro is a leading teleneurology company that combines compassion, care, and innovation to revolutionize neurological healthcare. Our name, rooted in the word “Seva” meaning compassion and care for others, reflects our unwavering commitment to providing patient-centric neurological care through our proprietary technology. 

At Sevaro, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of telemedicine and neurology by continuously exploring emerging technologies and advancements. By staying at the forefront of innovation, we aim to enhance patient outcomes, improve access to care, and bring about transformative changes in the field of neurology. 

Position Highlights

As a Teleneurologist, you will examine stroke and neurology patients virtually using HIPAA-compliant telemedicine technologies. This exciting opportunity offers the ability to provide best-in-class patient care with an extremely competitive pay and a flexible work life balance.

Sevaro’s innovative solution, Synapse, serves as a clinical decision making tool that allows our neurologists to achieve better patient outcomes. Sevaro values physician satisfaction and work-life balance. Our dynamic team creates an exciting culture that provides a platform for physicians to grow with the company.

You don’t work for us
you grow with us!

Position Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on physician-patient interaction
  • Comfortable with using HIPAA compliant audio/video technology, EMRs and PACs
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted Medical License in any US State
  • Prior hospital-based, in-person Neurology and Stroke experience is preferred
  • Prior teleneurology experience is preferred

Program Offering Includes

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Equity offering 
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Incredibly collaborative work culture 
  • Regional Medical Director opportunities

Full Time Benefits Include:

  • Health, Vision, Dental, Life coverage
  • 401k 4% match
  • Stipend for Admin Work
  • Technology and Malpractice Coverage Provided
  • Cost of Licensing and Credentialing Covered by Sevaro

Marketing Coordinator

We are currently seeking a skilled and engaging Creative Marketing Coordinator with Graphic Design skills, to join our team.

Our ideal candidate, you will possess exceptional project management skills, a keen attention to detail, and a high level of creativity, energy, and initiative. You will also have a passion for design, an eye for consistency and quality, and the ability to adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced, high-growth company. You will be responsible for exceeding expectations by consistently going above and beyond to meet the content needs of our company, while continuously seeking new and innovative ways to engage our target audiences.

Objectives of this Role

  • Assist with development of digital inventory and other graphical messages to promote Sevaro’s objectives and solutions.
  • Lead efforts in the development of creative content and creative direction to meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications, including print, digital, and video assets.
  • Lead the execution of marketing programs from start to finish, leveraging internal support and driving collaboration.
  • Upkeep of all social platforms including developing copy and creative graphics
  • Stay up to date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications.
  • Lead all efforts related to customer facing marketing efforts to support sales and customer performance. This would include developing and producing video assets towards those efforts.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

  • Assist with development of digital inventory and other graphical messages to promote Sevaro’s objectives and solutions.
  • Develop content and manage all social media posts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) to support lead generation and recruiting efforts.
  • Report and optimize engagement across Sevaro’s website and social media platforms.
  • Draft, edit, and format presentations for Sevaro’s and customer solutions based on minimal direction.
  • Create imagery and graphic elements in using various applications.
  • Develop and/or enhance formatting of PowerPoint and other documents using varied design styles.
  • Create and apply content including video and animation, when necessary

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in content marketing and graphic design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office, and other graphic design software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven experience developing digital inventory with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other similar applications.
  • Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills
  • Metrics-driven marketing mind with eye for creativity

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