Disparities in Acute Neurological Care Access in Arizona: Addressing Barriers in Rural Versus Urban Regions (P8-7.008)

This study aims to assess various disparities in access to acute neurological care across the state of Arizona, focusing on areas of prominent advanced care in rural vs urban areas of Arizona. By assessing these differences, key barriers were identified to acute care in rural Arizona and proposed strategies to improve timely access to life-saving interventions such as stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment.