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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 20, 2025

In the news: AMA Center for Digital Health and AI, measles outbreak in Utah and Arizona, semaglutide benefits, link between alcohol consumption and BP and more.

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Self-measured blood pressure benefits for patients with Medicaid: Idaho

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

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10 JAMA resources for cardiologists to share with patients

On cardiology topics such as hypertension, pericarditis and more, articles from the JAMA Network can help patients grasp the most pressing issues.

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What doctors should know about continuous BP measurement devices

Despite some limitations, journal review shows devices can unearth BP patterns that office or home readings can miss.

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Target: BP™ initiative helps more than 10M adults with hypertension

AMA, American Heart Association recognize more than 2,300 physician practices and health care organizations for prioritizing blood pressure control.

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New BP guideline: 5 things physicians should know

The AHA/ACC update to the 2017 hypertension guideline includes essential guidance that physicians and patients should know. 

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7-step SMBP quick guide: 7 steps

Explore the seven key steps physicians and teams can take to use SMBP with patients with high blood pressure and access links to useful supporting resources.

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The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide

Access the SMBP quick guide—an evidence-based resource to help physicians and care teams start using SMBP, including links to practical implementation tools. Learn more.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Ensure accuracy

Blood pressure (BP) constantly fluctuates in most people. Find out how to interpret results with the 7-step SMBP quick guide from the AMA.

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