Person having blood pressure measured
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For accurate BP measurement, one cuff size does not fit all

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that using the wrong size of BP cuff results in “strikingly inaccurate” measurements. Learn more.

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates
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How do you move medicine forward in trying times? Focus

You can’t be all things to all people. AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, explains how a strategy focused on carefully selected priorities is succeeding.

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting, James L. Madara, MD, discusses the AMA’s carefully selected priorities. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

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Young adult having blood pressure taken
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Are you sure you’re accurately measuring BP? Here’s how to know.

Accurate BP measurement is key to hypertension control, but care teams can overlook the task with dangerous consequences for patients. Learn more.

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Blood pressure reading
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Over 1,700 organizations recognized for BP-control work

Health care organizations serving 8.6 million patients with hypertension were honored for measuring BP accurately and achieving high blood pressure control rates.

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Person checking their blood pressure
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Controlling chronic disease corrals costs and improves outcomes

Ochsner Health’s digital medicine programs work so well that they’re being used as a recruitment tool for primary care physicians. Learn why.

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Health System Spotlight
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Target: BP™ helps 8.6 million+ with hypertension improve heart health

The AHA and AMA celebrate more than 1,700 physician practices and health systems committed to blood pressure control.

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Target: BP™ ayuda a más de 8.6 millon pacientes hipertensos mejorar salud cardiaca

La American Heart Association y la American Medical Association celebran más de 1,700 organizaciones de cuidados de salud por esfuerzos para el control de presión arterial.

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AMA awards grants to help standardize BPM training across the U.S.

The AMA today announced their grant program recipients who will receive standardized training on how to consistently take accurate BP measurements.

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