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Action Alert: Help Break Down the Barriers in Stroke Care

Friday, July 17, 2009

A number of barriers, including long distances to hospitals capable of treating stroke and a shortage of neurologists, prevent many stroke patients from receiving the immediate care that is needed to be most effective and reduce disability. Urge your Representative to help break down those barriers by cosponsoring the Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 today!

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