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AMA, coalition announce campaign to advocate for heart health with Black women

Together, AMA and coalition launch “Release the Pressure” campaign aimed at supporting Black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure.

Press Releases
Physician at keyboard
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4 MIN READ

How to code for SMBP? AMA guides break down CPT during pandemic

Whether caring for patients using self-monitored blood pressure (SMBP) for the first time or testing for COVID-19, find out how to code with updated AMA guidance.

CPT®
Woman monitors blood pressure at home
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5 MIN READ

Strengthening long-distance care for chronic disease patients

As many patients with chronic disease reconsider seeking care due to COVID-19 exposure concerns, what should physicians do to help?

Public Health
Blood pressure device
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3 MIN READ

Project aims to validate clinical accuracy of BP measurement devices

Through independent review of blood pressure devices, a first-of-its-kind listing of clinically validated BP devices has been released in the U.S.

Hypertension
9 MIN READ

Applying for the FCC Connected Care Pilot program

Review the requirements for the Connected Care Pilot Program.

Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 3, 2020

In the news: 2019-nCoV declared a health emergency, red, processed meat tied to higher CVD risk, e-cigarette ban in place, physicians troubled by barriers to care.

Publications & Newsletters
Heart on stethoscope
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4 MIN READ

6 heart-health points to drive home with patients

With nearly half of American adults living with high blood pressure, the AMA is offering advice to help physicians improve their patients’ heart health and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

AMA offers 6 tips to improve heart health during American Heart Month

The release of these tips coincides with the start of February’s American Heart Month.

Press Releases
1 MIN READ

AMA & Johns Hopkins blood pressure control resources

Original copyrighted content developed in partnership between the American Medical Association and Johns Hopkins University.

Hypertension