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Don’t overlook young adult patients for hypertension concerns

A study of blood pressure measurements in hundreds of people over 30 years old found changes in early adulthood can affect brain function in midlife.

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How prioritizing BP control can transform care delivery

An evidence-based quality improvement program has reshaped how a Michigan health system approaches and treats established and new patients. Learn more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about high blood pressure

While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have this condition. A family physician shares what is important to know.

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How these health care organizations pave the way on BP control

Learn about physician practices and health care organizations nationwide that have won recognition for their commitment to tackling hypertension.

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More than 1,100 medical practices recognized for improving BP control

AMA, American Heart Association celebrate physician practices and health systems receiving 2021 Target: BP Recognition.

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4 steps to great teamwork with patients to improve BP control

Learn more with the AMA about how to work effectively with patients to get rid of the obstacles to hypertreatment adherence and better BP control.

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Why telehealth visits shouldn’t mean skipping BP measurement

With telemedicine skyrocketing during pandemic, BP measurement has dropped. It doesn’t have to be that way. Learn more with the AMA.

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How to submit data to the Target: BP Recognition Program

Physician practices and health systems that are committed to achieving blood pressure control in their patient population are invited to submit data for recognition.

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3 keys to help your practice achieve health equity in hypertension

Find out how to better collect race and ethnicity data to identify inequities, take action on hypertension and improve blood pressure control.

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