Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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This road map details how to boost BP control by 10% in 6 months

Cardiovascular disease kills nearly 1 million people annually. Controlling hypertension is key. The AMA outlined three evidence-based steps to follow.

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Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) benefits for patients with Medicaid: Georgia

Access state-specific PDF resources that enable Georgia practitioners to learn, access and prescribe SMBP for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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4 keys to better manage hypertension in pregnancy

Hypertension in pregnancy happens in 16% of hospital deliveries. The CDC outlines tools that physician practices can employ to improve outcomes.

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42 state Medicaid plans now cover home BP monitoring services

But related clinical support services are covered less often. Find out how the AMA is helping Michigan doctors spread word about new coverage there.

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Review: Digital health tools can address BP-control inequities

A JAMA Network Open systematic review shows targeted digital health interventions are effective. The AMA offers a wealth of resources to help.

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Top health tips your cardiologist wants you to know

The leading cause of death in the U.S. is showing no sign of abating. Learn what cardiologists want everyone to know about heart health.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Keep this in mind to engage patients, measure BP accurately

Care teams should pay close attention to patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, taking steps to measure accurately and engage them in management.

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What doctors wish patients knew about postpartum care

The postpartum period is a critically important time in maternal health. Baptist Health Medical Group Jennifer Heer Ford, MD, shares more.

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Home monitoring boosts postpartum BP control by 43%

It’s not easy, but The Southeast Permanente Medical Group is making big strides to address the hypertension that affects 16% of U.S. pregnancies.

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