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HypertensionApr 6, 2021

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.

DigitalMar 18, 2021

The Telehealth Initiative: Implementing and using telehealth

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 Telehealth Initiative,” that supports physician practices in adopting and adapting to telehealth.

Publications & NewslettersFeb 26, 2021

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.

HypertensionFeb 4, 2021

7 ways to help your Black patients control high blood pressure

Most Black adults have hypertension. Learn how physicians and other health professionals can improve care for Black patients with high BP.

HypertensionJan 21, 2021

Q&A: Why the pandemic demands 2021 focus on preventing high BP

Top cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD, reflects on lessons learned during COVID-19, health equity and hypertension prevention.

HypertensionJan 20, 2021

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.

HypertensionJan 7, 2021

How to address hypertension control during the COVID-19 pandemic

With too many patients putting off care for their chronic conditions, learn with the AMA about how physicians can prioritize hypertension control.

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