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Review: Digital health tools can address BP-control inequities

A JAMA Network Open systematic review shows targeted digital health interventions are effective. The AMA offers a wealth of resources to help.

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Top health tips your cardiologist wants you to know

The leading cause of death in the U.S. is showing no sign of abating. Learn what cardiologists want everyone to know about heart health.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Keep this in mind to engage patients, measure BP accurately

Care teams should pay close attention to patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, taking steps to measure accurately and engage them in management.

Prevention & Wellness
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Home monitoring boosts postpartum BP control by 43%

It’s not easy, but The Southeast Permanente Medical Group is making big strides to address the hypertension that affects 16% of U.S. pregnancies.

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When BP numbers don’t come down, act fast and strong

That means using combination therapy, a hypertension-treatment protocol and tracking progress. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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These 3 action steps can help improve blood pressure control

Physicians and health care organizations following this expert advice have shown a 10% improvement in BP control. Learn more with the AMA.

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

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

Prevention & Wellness
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April 5, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Annual landscape assessment provides snapshot of SMBP Medicaid coverage and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Time to make more noise about our biggest killer: heart disease

With the AMA’s help, physicians and health care organizations are boosting BP control for millions of patients. But there’s so much more to do.

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