National and local events relevant to the Target: BP community. Access our library of on-demand webinars.
Target: BP Webinar – The Importance of Measuring Blood Pressure Accurately
This one-hour live webinar will train physicians, and clinical teams on the “Measure Accurately” component of the M.A.P. Framework. M.A.P. stands for Measure Accurately, Act Rapidly, and Partner with Patients, Families and Communities. Blood pressure variability, poor blood pressure measurement technique and white-coat effect contribute to uncertainty about what a patient’s true blood pressure is. ... Read more
Target: BP Webinar – The Importance of Treating Your Patients’ High Blood Pressure
This one-hour live webinar will train physicians and clinical teams on the “Act Rapidly” component of the M.A.P. Framework. M.A.P. stands for Measure Accurately, Act Rapidly, and Partner with Patients, Families and Communities. Acting rapidly to manage high blood pressure is a key component to Target: BP’s ability to improve blood pressure control. This is ... Read more
Target: BP Connect – Measuring blood pressure accurately
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
Joint Hypertension 2018 Scientific Sessions
Hyatt Regency 151 E Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, ILJoin 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 ... Read more
Target: BP Connect – Acting rapidly to bring high blood pressure under control through treatment protocols
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 ... Read more
Target: BP Webinar – BP Improvement Program Success Stories
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 ... Read more
AMA Interim Meeting
Gaylord National Harbor Hotel & Convention Center s: 201 Waterfront St,, National Harbor, MDGaylord National Harbor Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
Target: BP Webinar – Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
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 ... Read more
Target: BP Webinar: Navigating the New Data Submission Process
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. ... Read more
Data Submission Q&A
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.
Success Stories: Early wins with Target: BP
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 ... Read more
Target: BP Webinar: Data Platform Training
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
Target: BP Connect Session – SMBP
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
Target: BP Office Hours – Data Submission Q&A May 1
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 an open format call for participants. All lines will be open.
CMS Proposed National Coverage Determination for ABPM – Public Comments
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) for ABPM. By May 9th, we hope that you will consider submitting public comments to CMS reflecting on how this additional coverage will benefit the ... Read more
Target: BP Office Hours – Data Submission Q&A May 20
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 an open format call for participants. All lines will be open.
Target: BP Webinar: Translating AHA’s New Scientific Statement on the Measurement of Blood Pressure into Practice
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) in humans and demonstrate how resources available in Target: BP support translating the evidence into practice. The webinar will highlight the major recommendations of the ... Read more
Webinar: Improving Patients’ Health Through Blood Pressure Control
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 individual health.
Target: BP Webinar – Success stories: Real action, real results
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 Christian Health Center in Harvey, IL, this webinar explores the experience of an FQHC piloting the M.A.P. BP Improvement Program. Learn how this health center ... Read more
Target: BP Success Stories Webinar – Small Steps, Big Impact
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 these leading organizations have improved hypertension control rates system-wide as well as successes and barriers overcome on their quality improvement journeys.
2019 Hypertension Scientific Sessions
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 genetics, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with cross-disciplinary researchers from around the world. Highlights include a “meeting within a meeting” for Primary Care ... Read more
Target: BP – 2019 Hypertension Conference Connect
Save the date for a Target: BP Connect session. Details forthcoming.
Target: BP Webinar – 3 New Ways to Promote Target: BP in Your Clinic
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 results of your quality improvement efforts.
Target: BP Webinar – How to Improve Hypertension Control Through Team-based Care
This webinar outlines the evidence behind team-based care and how to incorporate this practice into health care organizations of all sizes and demographics.
AHA Scientific Sessions
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
Target: BP Webinar – Improving BP Control through Policy Change
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.
2020 Recognition – Data Submission 101
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.
Target: BP Connect – Open Forum #1
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. Don’t be shy about areas where you feel stuck or stalled.
CANCELLED – Office Hours – 2020 Data Submission Q&A
Tuesday, April 7 from 1-2 p.m. CT* For clinics submitting data *
CANCELLED – 2020 Recognition Webinar – Data Submission 101
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.
Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2020 Scientific Sessions (QCOR)
Now a Virtual Event! Learn more and register
June Office Hours – 2020 Recognition Data Submission
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 June Office Hours https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3040794371805859341After registering, you will ... Read more
July Office Hours – 2020 Recognition Data Submission
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
“How to Collect Accurate and Complete Race / Ethnicity Data – A Step Toward Improving Health Equity”
To achieve blood pressure (BP) control for all patients, disparities must be identified and addressed. Learn why and how to collect accurate and complete race and ethnicity data in this webinar, including best practices, tools, and resources to use in your practice.
August Office Hours – 2020 Recognition Data Submission
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.
