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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
October 09, 2024
American Heart Association and American Medical Association Recognize Health Care Organizations for Hypertension Control Efforts
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- 1,812 health care organizations recognized for efforts to prioritize control of patients’ blood pressure, with 103 more than in 2023.
- Target: BP™ initiative utilizes American Heart Association science and AMA MAP™ framework to help care teams organize evidence-based care.
- Programs like Target: BP help health care organizations and care teams work to close gaps in hypertension control through patient awareness and education.
- Nearly half of participating organizations are nonprofit health centers, reflecting the shared commitment to improving health equity.
Impact - Why it Matters
This news matters as it highlights the rising issue of uncontrolled hypertension in the United States and the efforts being made by health care organizations to prioritize the control of patients' blood pressure. It underscores the importance of addressing high blood pressure as a preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and premature death. The recognition of these organizations reflects a commitment to improving health equity and overall well-being for millions of patients across the country.
Summary
October 09, 2024 - DALLAS — At a time when uncontrolled hypertension is rising in the United States, the American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AMA) are nationally recognizing 1,812 health care organizations for efforts to prioritize control of their patients’ blood pressure (BP). The organizations participating in Target: BP this year represent 47 states or U.S. territories and serve more than 34 million patients, including 9 million people with hypertension. Nearly half of participating organizations are nonprofit health centers that receive federal funding to reach medically underserved populations, reflecting the associations’ shared commitment to improving health equity. New award levels and criteria will be launched in 2025, including a new Silver+ award level and new criteria for Silver+ and Gold+ awards.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by NewMediaWire. Read the source press release here, American Heart Association and American Medical Association Recognize Health Care Organizations for Hypertension Control Efforts
