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Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID-19 testing and more.

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Target: BP™ helps 8.6 million+ with hypertension improve heart health

The AHA and AMA celebrate more than 1,700 physician practices and health systems committed to blood pressure control.

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Target: BP™ ayuda a más de 8.6 millon pacientes hipertensos mejorar salud cardiaca

La American Heart Association y la American Medical Association celebran más de 1,700 organizaciones de cuidados de salud por esfuerzos para el control de presión arterial.

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Why your patients should think twice on cuffless BP devices

Many wearables that offer BP measurements have been cleared by the FDA, but that doesn’t mean they are accurate. Learn more with the AMA.

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BP measurement training needs a breakthrough. This might be it.

Many medical and other health-professional students don’t get the education they need to properly measure BP. Learn how the AMA is changing that.

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AMA awards grants to help standardize BPM training across the U.S.

The AMA today announced their grant program recipients who will receive standardized training on how to consistently take accurate BP measurements.

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Validated devices: The missing link in state Medicaid BP efforts

Learn how Medicaid can help patients get accurate devices to measure their BP at home and partner with doctors to address hypertension.

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The validation of BP measurement devices for clinical accuracy

Learn more about Validate BP, the VDL Criteria and the latest US Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing (VDL™).

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What is high blood pressure?

AMA tools and resources—including communication strategies, infographic and quick guide PDFs—enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.

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