Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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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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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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New Rx for older adults: Boost the dose on lifestyle change

Physicians often counsel older adults broadly on healthy lifestyle choices, but prescribing specific actions can make a bigger dent in chronic illness.

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When BP numbers don’t come down, act fast and strong

That means using combination therapy, a hypertension-treatment protocol and tracking progress. Learn more with the AMA.

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Digital health program cuts pre-term births by 20%

Through Ochsner Health’s Connected MOM program, 10.7% of patients are re-enrollees, signaling high satisfaction. Learn more with an AMA case study.

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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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These 3 action steps can help improve blood pressure control

Physicians and health care organizations following this expert advice have shown a 10% improvement in BP control. Learn more with the AMA.

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

AMA works with state medical societies to develop state-specific resources to enable practitioners to learn, access and prescribe SMBP for Medicaid beneficiaries. Learn more.

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

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

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April 5, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Annual landscape assessment provides snapshot of SMBP Medicaid coverage and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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