Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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Pearl of the Week: Help for patients with uncontrolled hypertension

Find resources on embedding a pharmacist into the practice.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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AMA in the News: January 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2025.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 20, 2025

In the news: Federal health communications paused, respiratory illness activity high across U.S., high BP lying down may signal future CVD risk and more.

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These women physicians are tackling issues to improve patient care

Women doctors from innovative health systems across the U.S. are working to transform health care and advance equity in medicine.

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Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

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Cut sodium in foods in half by 2034 and save lives

More than 70% of sodium is from packaged food and food prepared away from home. Doctors say solutions start with getting food companies to reduce sodium.

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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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AMA in the News: December 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2024.

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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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