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Target: BP Awards
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BP control success earns recognition for health care organizations

Almost half of the more than 1,000 physician practices and health systems recognized achieved a 70% BP control rate or higher. Learn more from the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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Health care organizations continue to make hypertension a priority

The AHA and AMA recognize more than 1,000 organizations for efforts to reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure.

Press Releases
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BP monitoring you can count on—list of validated devices grows

More than two dozen blood-pressure measurement devices are have been validated through an independent review process. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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BP control: Surgeon general’s guide to overcoming clinical inertia

Jerome Adams, MD, calls on physician practices to empower patients with hypertension to better understand their condition and take effective action.

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Why BP control takes on greater importance during COVID-19

Blood pressure control is trending in the wrong direction. Learn about four tips to reverse the trend among your patients.

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How physicians can support hypertension control in the community

The U.S. surgeon general says all American communities must be able to support hypertension control. Find out how to translate that to your practice.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA Foundation helps west side patients managing high blood pressure

Through the AMAF funds, underserved patients on Chicago's west side will gain access to BP measurement devices, wrap-around support.

Press Releases
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With hypertension rates up, 3 ways to draw focus on BP control

In the U.S. surgeon general’s call to action, the first goal is to make hypertension control a national priority. Find out how this can be accomplished.

Prevention & Wellness
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Surgeon general: Hypertension control must be a national priority

Tailored strategies needed to improve reach, equity of BP-control efforts across health care and other sectors of society. Learn more with the AMA.

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