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HypertensionJun 9, 2021

U.S. health care should follow this blueprint to boost BP control

The nation’s BP-control rate has been getting worse over time. Health care leaders should follow these eight key steps to reverse the trend.

Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD handing a new mother in a hospital bed her newborn.

Population CareJun 2, 2021

Q&A: How Ochsner Health gives moms a digital connection to care

Ochsner helps moms measure vitals at home and share them with doctors. Some in Congress—alarmed by rising U.S. maternal death rate—want to take the idea national.

Press ReleasesMay 26, 2021

New effort standardizes BP measurement training at health care schools

New e-learning modules provide consistent, evidence-based BP measurement techniques for students at health care schools nationwide.

HypertensionMay 21, 2021

What doctors wish patients knew about home BP measurement

Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure. Learn with the AMA about key tips on measuring blood pressure at home.

Woman having blood pressure monitored by physician

HypertensionMay 6, 2021

Many medical students shaky on how to measure BP. There’s a fix.

Medical and other health professions students don’t always get the standardized training to master this essential skill. New AMA training will help.

A stethoscope, stylus, two PDA tablets, and a printout stacked on a white background.

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.

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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccines and variants

Telehealth Immersion Program: Past events

Telehealth Immersion Program: 2021 events

Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

Buying a house during residency? Be prepared for a seller’s market

USMLE Step 3 prep: Accurately managing allergic rhinitis

June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

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Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Council on Medical Service Reports

Telemedicine/telehealth: Council on Medical Service reports

Section Involvement Grant program for recruitment and engagement

YPS June 2021 Meeting highlights

United States Adopted Names approved stems

Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors

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