Health care organizations continue to make hypertension a priority

DALLAS — On the heels of the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to prioritize hypertension control in the U.S. and create tailored strategies aimed at improving reach and equity, the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) today nationally recognized more than 1,000 health care organizations (HCOs) for their continued efforts to prioritize blood pressure (BP) control among their patient population.

“Hypertension control continues to be a top priority for the AMA and AHA,” said Susan Bailey, MD, president, American Medical Association. “Together, we remain focused on ensuring all Americans, especially those in underrepresented and under-resourced communities, have access to quality health care and that all physicians have the support they need to control high blood pressure and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.”