SAVE THE DATE Join us at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for #Hypertension22September 7-10, 2022Abstract submissions for the in-person Hypertension Scientific Sessions are open February 16 - May 25, 2022

When partnering with patients the goal is to empower patients to control their blood pressure. This is accomplished through a combination of evidence-based communication strategies, helping patients accurately self-measure, and by directing patients and families to resources that support medication adherence and healthy lifestyles. Learning objectives • Review the evidence-based non-pharmacological lifestyle interventions to prevent ... Read more

Save the Date!This upcoming webinar will focus on engaging patients using self-measured blood pressure and collaborative communication.  

Join us virtually September 27–29, 2021Expectations of the 2021 Program:COH and KCVD Awards ProgramKeynote LectureClinical science and primary care sessionsSymposia on hot topicsBasic and translational science weighted toward presentations derived from submitted abstractsAct Now! Abstract submissions open through June 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. CDT

This event will provide navigational guidance regarding the technological, operational, and sustainability components of SMBP programs, including examples of real-world successes and challenges. Participants will be able to: • Define key decisions when planning and implementing an SMBP program including clinical roles, operational workflow, and device management• List key considerations when evaluating devices, apps, and ... Read more

When partnering with patients, the goal is to empower patients to control their BP. This can be accomplished through a combination of using evidence-based communication strategies, helping patients accurately self-measure, and by directing patients and families to resources that support medication adherence and healthy lifestyles.Hear from nationally renowned experts:• Karen L. Margolis, MD, MPH, Executive ... Read more

This webinar that will dig into common question related to the new Silver and Gold + awards for evidence-based BP activities.

Data Submission Overview

SAVE THE DATE! Acting rapidly is critical to improving blood pressure (BP) control. Learn about the latest evidence-based resources and protocols to reduce therapeutic inertia and increase treatment intensification in this timely webinar.Registration link coming soon. Acting Rapidly with Pharmacotherapy – Step Two in Hypertension Control is a continuing education activity.

This live webinar offers a chance for attendees to ask questions related to 2021 recognition data submission for Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes.Chat with technical and clinical experts about the new award criteria and what to expect in next year’s data submission and attestation process. The team will review ... Read more

Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Now a Virtual Event! September 10–13, 2020 This is a four-day scientific program for clinical and basic researchers focusing on recent advances in hypertension research.Why You Should Attend #Hypertension2020Considered one of the most important medical meetings on this subject in the world, the conference includes oral and poster presentations selected from abstracts submitted by clinical ... Read more

This live webinar offers a chance for attendees to ask questions related to 2020 recognition data submission for Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes, including questions related to the new "Upload" feature available for multi-site health systems in the data platform.Please register for July Office Hours https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7921124066248081933After registering, you will ... Read more

This live webinar offers a chance for attendees to ask questions related to 2020 recognition data submission for Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes, including ... Read more

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Learn the data submission essentials for 2020 Recognition. Whether you are a first-time or an experienced participant, this program will highlight newly enhanced functionality and helpful tips to assist your ... Read more

Tuesday, April 7 from 1-2 p.m. CT* For clinics submitting data *

Join fellow health care professionals for this live Q&A session where our Target: BP clinical experts will be on hand to answer your specific questions about enhancing BP control practices. ... Read more

Learn the data submission essentials for 2020 Recognition. Whether you are a first-time or an experienced participant, this program will highlight newly enhanced functionality and helpful tips to assist your organization in seamlessly gathering and submitting data.

Learn about important policy updates including expanded Medicare coverage for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, new CPT codes for Self-Measured Blood Pressure, and other advocacy priorities that will support your practice in delivering guideline-recommended care.

Join us in Philadelphia from November 16 to 18 for AHA Scientific Sessions – the premier cardiovascular event of the year – for three exciting days of breakthrough and discovery. Featuring hands-on educational sessions, innovative curriculum, networking opportunities and more, this event shapes the future of science and medicine. Stop by Booth #1 in Heart ... Read more

This webinar outlines the evidence behind team-based care and how to incorporate this practice into health care organizations of all sizes and demographics.

This webinar features experts from across the nation who will share tools and resources to assist your health care team in promoting awareness of high blood pressure and sharing the ... Read more

Save the date for a Target: BP Connect session. Details forthcoming.

Join Us in New Orleans for THE Hypertension Conference of the Year With experts in the fields of hypertension and its relationship to cardiac and kidney disease, stroke, obesity, and ... Read more

Featuring experts from Chicagoland AMITA Health Medical Center and Central Minnesota-based CentraCare Health, this webinar outlines the experience of two large health systems’ success in prioritizing BP control. Learn how ... Read more

How one Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is using data to drive improvement in hypertension control Featuring Lester Hockenberry, MD, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Family ... Read more

This webinar is available for all healthcare organizations in Illinois and will cover blood pressure measurement, self-measured blood pressure and Target: BP’s best practices to improve blood pressure control and ... Read more

This one-hour webinar will be used to train physicians and other care team members registered for the AHA/AMA joint Target: BP initiative, on the new Measurement of blood pressure (BP) ... Read more

Facilitators will kick off the conversation with a short review of the topic and invite participants to talk about barriers they might be facing and answer questions. This will be ... Read more

AHA and AMA have been advocating for policy changes to align coverage and reimbursement with best practices in blood pressure control. CMS has released a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) ... Read more

Facilitators will kick off the conversation with a short review of the topic and invite participants to talk about barriers they might be facing and answer questions. This will be ... Read more

Facilitators will kick off the conversation with a short review of the topic and invite participants to discuss how they have incorporated new processes into practice and talk about barriers ... Read more

This special webinar will provide helpful tips to assist in navigating our new data submission platform for the Target: BP and Check. Change. Control. Recognition Programs. With both programs now ... Read more

Featuring Beatrice D. Probst, MD, FACEP, associate chief medical officer for Ambulatory Quality and Safety at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, this webinar explores the experience of an academic medical center piloting the improvement program. The program will be recorded and available on-demand.

Do you have specific questions about data submission or the new data platform? Please join us on an open conference line for virtual “office hours” with the Target: BP staff.

Are you ready to be recognized for your hypertension control efforts? Whether you are a first-time or experienced participant, this webinar will help prepare your organization for Target: BP Recognition. Highlights of the event include: - Live demonstration of our brand-new data submission portal - Explanations of the quality measure NQF-18 and prevalence estimator data ... Read more

Join us for this one-hour live webinar will train physicians and clinical teams on the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the benefits of increased physical activity and how physical activity is a proven nonpharmacological intervention effective for the prevention and treatment of hypertension. Attendees will also learn the evidence behind the ... Read more

Gaylord National Harbor Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland

Join us for a special opportunity to feature real-world blood pressure success stories from clinics engaged with Target: BP. During this unique webinar event, clinical staff from two independent health systems will share their experience using the BP improvement program. Following their presentations, a moderated question and answer session will enable attendees to raise any ... Read more

Target: BP Connect is a new opportunity to bring the Target: BP™ community together to discuss ways to improve blood pressure (BP) control for your patients and learn from others who are implementing the BP improvement program. Each one-hour collaborative session will be hosted by clinical experts in blood pressure control and will have a ... Read more

Join us at #Hypertension18 Considered one of the most important medical meetings on this subject in the world, the conference includes oral and poster presentations selected from abstracts submitted by clinical and basic researchers, followed by discussions led by leading authorities. With experts in the fields of hypertension and its relationship to cardiac and kidney ... Read more