Tom Joyner, radio icon
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5 MIN READ

How a stroke led radio icon Tom Joyner to push Black heart health

In interview with AMA Immediate Past President Patrice Harris, MD, MA, Joyner shares why the health scare is bringing him out of retirement.

Hypertension
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6 MIN READ

4 ways to reduce therapeutic inertia in patients with high BP

While accurate measurement is important for diagnosing hypertension, physicians must also focus on acting rapidly to manage elevated BP.

Hypertension
Close up of an African-American pouring out pills from a prescription bottle.
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4 MIN READ

How to improve hypertension medication adherence for BP control

The way blood pressure medications are prescribed and purchased can promote or hinder patient adherence. Learn more from the AMA.

Hypertension
Asian couple in their home, the man is checking his blood pressure.
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3 MIN READ

BP control: Surgeon general’s guide to overcoming clinical inertia

Jerome Adams, MD, calls on physician practices to empower patients with hypertension to better understand their condition and take effective action.

Hypertension
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14 MIN READ

Health experts discuss importance of maintaining heart health during the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of maintaining cardiovascular health during the pandemic.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Blood pressure monitor
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4 MIN READ

4 reasons why BP control has dropped among American adults

After a decade-plus of progress, there is bad news on BP control rate in recent years, prior to COVID-19. Find out what’s driving this discouraging trend.

Hypertension
Pharmacy graphic
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5 MIN READ

7 steps to cut your practice’s medication management burden

Many Americans take four prescription drugs a day—often from multiple doctors. Learn how your practice can simplify and automate medication management.

Sustainability
Four blocks with the numbers 2020
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13 MIN READ

How annual prescription renewals boost medication adherence

Learn the basics you need to know about synchronized prescription renewal with the AMA.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Podcast
Elderly man looking at prescription bottles
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19 MIN READ

Building patient trust to support medication adherence

Learn with the AMA how to create connections with patients to support medication adherence.

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Physician-Patient Relationship
Moving Medicine Podcast