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Addressing high BP can be as simple as a magnet on the exam-room door

Sometimes it takes a little creativity to find what works to help doctors and their practice teams focus on BP control. Learn more with the AMA.

Hypertension
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How these health care organizations pave the way on BP control

Learn about physician practices and health care organizations nationwide that have won recognition for their commitment to tackling hypertension.

Hypertension
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More than 1,100 medical practices recognized for improving BP control

AMA, American Heart Association celebrate physician practices and health systems receiving 2021 Target: BP Recognition.

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The one graphic you need for accurate blood pressure reading

While BP measurement is a routine task in most practices, are you sure it is done accurately in yours? Learn more with the AMA.

Hypertension
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Why telehealth visits shouldn’t mean skipping BP measurement

With telemedicine skyrocketing during pandemic, BP measurement has dropped. It doesn’t have to be that way. Learn more with the AMA.

Hypertension
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COVID-19 may have stirred a silent killer. Find out what to do.

The shift to telehealth has left many patients without ongoing assessment of their blood pressure. Learn with the AMA how to reestablish it.

Hypertension
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Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Hypertension

This interactive session provided participants with an overview of techniques for managing hypertension via telehealth and remote remote patient monitoring.

Hypertension
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Hypertension control is falling, and the cause may surprise you

A peer-reviewed study shows the decline in adults of all ages and race-ethnicity groups. Online tools and resources can help.

Hypertension
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How to submit data to the Target: BP Recognition Program

Physician practices and health systems that are committed to achieving blood pressure control in their patient population are invited to submit data for recognition.

Hypertension