Recognition Program
Levels of Recognition
There will be two levels of recognition in 2017. The program will be expanded to include additional levels and more quality measures in subsequent years.
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ACHIEVEMENT
≥70%
of patients with blood
pressure controlled to
<140/90 in 2016. -
PARTICIPATION
Recognizes health care
systems for registering
with Target: BP and
submitting data.
Data Submission
The data submission process should be as seamless as possible. Evaluation data include:
- Total adult population by age
- Total adult patient population by ethnicity (optional)
- Total number of adult patients with hypertension
- Total number of adult patients with controlled hypertension
If you registered prior to March 27, 2017, you will need to register on the new data submission website.
Data will be submitted once a year during a set period of time. During 2017 this period of time is tentatively set between March and July. Participants will be notified of recognition status by October 2017.
Promoting Recognition
Practices and health systems will be recognized during AHA’s Scientific Sessions and/or during the AMA’s Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates. Notifications will be posted on the Target: BP website and publicized via national media. Additional details are forthcoming.
Related Resources
Data Collection Worksheet
We recommend collecting data prior to entering it in the system. Use the data collection worksheet to assist you in this process.
Target: BP Data User Guide
The Target: BP Data User Guide is a tool for organizations to help them complete their recognition data submission.
Target: BP FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Target: BP Recognition Program.