Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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Dec. 20, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Two finalized rules further support health data sharing and include key exceptions, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Hypertension CME on AMA Ed Hub™

From blood pressure management to measurement best practices and health inequities, gain the essential skills you need to help patients.

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Take these steps to control BP, improve population health

Health systems have an opportunity to shift from reactive care to proactive, population-based solutions with the AMA MAP Hypertension program. 

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AMA Update for Nov. 26, 2024: A healthier holiday: Avoiding colds, the health benefits of gratitude and 5 more minutes of exercise
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A healthier holiday: Avoiding colds, the health benefits of gratitude and 5 more minutes of exercise

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about preventing illness this holiday season.

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A healthier holiday: Avoiding colds, the health benefits of gratitude and 5 more minutes of exercise [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about preventing illness this holiday season.

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COVID-19 deaths drop, but mortality data shows room for prevention

While there has been a shift in leading causes of death, physicians continue to play a key role in preventing chronic diseases, AMA experts say.

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Preventing heart disease

See how Target: BP, a collaboration between the AMA and AHA, aims to reduce the number of Americans who have heart attacks and strokes.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 11, 2024

In the news: Many Americans have long COVID, U.S. adults unaware they have hypertension, STI rates trend down, measles cases continue to rise and more.

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4 ways Ochsner is improving postpartum BP metrics virtually

With improvements in hypertension in pregnancy, Ochsner Health’s Connected MOM program looks to include other diseases and address health equity. 

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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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