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A trick for improving BP measurement: Only buy validated devices

Find out how a large health system has worked to improve BP measurement by sticking with devices on the US Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing.

Prevention & Wellness
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Why doctors and patients can count on these BP devices

Explore four reasons why physicians can have confidence in the devices on the US Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing for accurate BP readings.

Prevention & Wellness
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Tech enables population health approach to better BP control

Learn how an AMA collaboration with the nation’s largest population health tech company could transform the delivery of hypertension care.

Prevention & Wellness
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New AMA collaboration aims to correct course on falling BP control

Getting the right data at the right time can help physicians and health care organizations better manage hypertension. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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Medicaid often doesn’t cover self-measured BP. Now that’s changing.

Measuring BP at home can help control hypertension and chip away at the $131 billion cost of uncontrolled blood pressure in the U.S. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 6, 2023

In the news: USPSTF recommendations on BP screening for pregnant patients, vitamin D may help prevent T2D, new school nutrition standards and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Why a validated device listing is important for BP control

With a broad range of BP measurement devices available, it can be confusing to determine which provide accurate readings. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA announces collaboration with Azara Healthcare aimed at improving BP

Azara Healthcare will offer access to AMA-developed MAP BPTM metrics and reports—supporting effective blood pressure management for more patients

Press Releases
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Empowered by data, more Chicago patients achieved BP control

Learn how Cook County Health improved BP control in historically marginalized communities during a deadlier phase of the pandemic.

Prevention & Wellness