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4 ways to partner with black patients to control hypertension

African-Americans have a higher rate of hypertension than the population at large, but prioritizing communication can help.

Prevention & Wellness
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When targeting high BP, draw on this evidence-based framework

Accurate measurement, quick action on treatment and a true partnership with patients will boost control of this deadly, costly condition.

Prevention & Wellness
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Mass General brings population health outreach to primary care

Population health coordinators help patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension improve outcomes.

Population Health
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Clinics that excel in BP control to get national recognition

Hundreds of physicians, clinics and health systems have joined a major push to prioritize blood pressure control to save lives.

Prevention & Wellness
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More than 400 medical practices join call to prioritize BP control

Medical practices, providers & health systems participate in joint national initiative to reduce number of adults who die annually from heart attacks, strokes.

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AMA urges all patients to know their numbers on World Hypertension Day

The AMA is joining the American Heart Association (AHA) to increase public awareness of rising deaths in the United States due to high blood pressure.

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What successful self-measured BP looks like in practice

Because blood pressure readings are often elevated at the physician’s office, one practice identified patients who are above goal. They use a self-measured blood pressure program to involve patients in their own care.

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National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Physicians get involved

Physicians can educate patients about better blood pressure this month with these 4 actions. Taking steps to reduce the rate of uncontrolled hypertension improves health outcomes.

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How one practice is using self-measured BP with few resources

Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) can help physicians confirm a hypertension diagnosis and engage patients in managing their hypertension. Find out how one rural practice began using SMBP with minimal resources to improve patient outcomes.

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