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Hypertension

4 steps for medical assistants to help improve BP control

The largest health system in Illinois found that their blood pressure control was at only 55.6%. Here is how medical assistants at Amita Health helped boost BP control.

Press Releases

Nearly 1,200 medical practices recognized for improving BP control

AMA, American Heart Association recognize physicians and health systems for helping millions of people lower their blood pressure through Target: BP program.

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Hypertension

More than 1,100 health care organizations earn BP-control honor

Nearly 600 recognized by the AMA and AHA for exceeding a 70% BP-control rate in their practices. Learn more about who is being honored and how they did it.

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Population Care

7 steps patients should follow to reduce, manage chronic disease

Conditions such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes are not inevitable. Learn about “life’s simple seven” steps patients should take to prevent chronic disease.

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Hypertension

How policy changes clear path for out-of-office BP monitoring

Moves by CMS and the IRS will make it easier for physicians to obtain out-of-office BP measurements on their patients and improve care for hypertension.

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Hypertension

5 changes your patients can make to improve BP control

High blood pressure can lead to more serious health conditions. Here are five changes your patients can make to improve their blood pressure.

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Hypertension

Help patients monitor cholesterol to lower heart disease risk

High cholesterol strongly contributes to heart disease risk. Find out how you can help your patients monitor and lower their cholesterol levels.

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CPT®

6 new digital health CPT codes that you should know about

The new codes will help physicians and others report e-visits, which are patient-initiated digital communications.

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