{"id":41496,"date":"2025-03-11T01:28:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T05:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sliceofhealthcare.com\/?p=41496"},"modified":"2025-03-11T21:48:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T01:48:37","slug":"488-data-driven-healthcare-smarter-hypertension-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sliceofhealthcare.com\/488-data-driven-healthcare-smarter-hypertension-management\/","title":{"rendered":"#488 &#8211; Data-Driven Healthcare: Smarter Hypertension Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41496\" class=\"elementor elementor-41496\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fc5fd5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5fc5fd5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e88a5d\" data-id=\"2e88a5d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71c5204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71c5204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"episode-details\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Episode Details: \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc70470 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"cc70470\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bdf6554\" data-id=\"bdf6554\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4605b98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4605b98\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-882f0b7\" data-id=\"882f0b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15120d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"15120d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abaf9b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abaf9b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!<br \/><br \/>\n<div>Our Guests:\u00a0<strong>LuAnn Kimker<\/strong>, Senior Vice President (SVP) for Clinical Innovation at\u00a0<strong>Azara Healthcare<\/strong>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<strong>Sinead Forkan-Kelly<\/strong>, Director of Client Success and Growth Strategies at\u00a0<strong>American Medical Association (AMA).<\/strong><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>What you\u2019ll get out of this episode:<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The American Medical Association (AMA) prioritizes hypertension management to prevent cardiovascular disease.<\/li>\n<li>Azara Healthcare provides real-time data insights for better treatment decisions.<\/li>\n<li>The AMA MAP framework guides care teams in accurate measurement and rapid action.<\/li>\n<li>Automated outreach tools help increase patient engagement and adherence.<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration between AMA and Azara supports care teams nationwide in improving hypertension care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-97c2cd7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"97c2cd7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9ff3a3\" data-id=\"c9ff3a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef9f2c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef9f2c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/0e19782a\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecc3c97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ecc3c97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-33f5b4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"33f5b4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33f9aa2\" data-id=\"33f9aa2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50009ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50009ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"read-more-how-data-is-transforming-hypertension-management\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Read More: How Data is Transforming Hypertension Management\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3db0a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"a3db0a7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-553f673\" data-id=\"553f673\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5555a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f5555a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ZKRKU\">\n<div class=\"fV3Jt\">\n<div class=\"GOJZx\">\n<div class=\"agPPc U4hHe hWX7X fs-mask\">\n<h3 id=\"the-urgency-of-hypertension-management\"><strong>The Urgency of Hypertension Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Each year, nearly a million Americans die from cardiovascular disease\u2014equivalent to filling 22 Wrigley Fields to capacity. The AMA has made chronic disease prevention a priority, emphasizing the importance of blood pressure control as a key strategy to reduce premature mortality.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"addressing-key-challenges-in-hypertension-care\"><strong>Addressing Key Challenges in Hypertension Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite widespread awareness, hypertension management faces several obstacles:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Inaccurate Blood Pressure Measurement<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Many readings are unreliable, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment Inertia<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Patients with uncontrolled hypertension often receive suboptimal care, leaving them at risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Adherence<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Nearly half of hypertensive patients do not take their prescribed medications or follow up regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To combat these issues, the AMA developed the\u00a0<strong>MAP framework<\/strong>, which helps care teams:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Measure accurately<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ensure blood pressure readings are valid and actionable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Act rapidly<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Initiate and intensify treatment based on clinical guidelines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner with patients<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Improve adherence through education and home monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"the-power-of-data-in-improving-outcomes\"><strong>The Power of Data in Improving Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Azara Healthcare, through its collaboration with the AMA, equips providers with real-time data analytics. According to\u00a0<strong>LuAnn Kimker, SVP of Clinical Innovation at Azara<\/strong>, one of the biggest challenges is that many healthcare organizations lack the data to assess their hypertension management efforts.<\/p>\n<p>By implementing Azara\u2019s data-driven tools, providers can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track hypertension control at the provider, practice, and network levels.<\/li>\n<li>Identify gaps in treatment and address them proactively.<\/li>\n<li>Use automated\u00a0<strong>outreach tools<\/strong>\u00a0to remind patients of appointments and medication adherence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"real-world-success-in-hypertension-control\"><strong>Real-World Success in Hypertension Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One statewide health network using Azara\u2019s tools identified that they were not conducting repeat blood pressure measurements\u2014an essential step in diagnosing hypertension correctly. By implementing education and process improvements, they achieved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A 21-point increase<\/strong>\u00a0in repeat blood pressure measurement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A 2.1-point improvement<\/strong>\u00a0in hypertension control within just seven months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This demonstrates how small process changes, driven by accurate data, can lead to significant health improvements.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"enhancing-patient-engagement-through-technology\"><strong>Enhancing Patient Engagement Through Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Technology plays a crucial role in keeping patients engaged. Automated reminders help schedule follow-ups, while home blood pressure monitoring allows for convenient tracking outside clinical settings. However,\u00a0<strong>Kimker emphasizes that engagement is only effective when patients see their data being used<\/strong>\u00a0to make meaningful treatment decisions.<\/p>\n<p>To further support care teams, AMA and Azara have developed\u00a0<strong>customized reports and learning sessions<\/strong>\u00a0that provide insights into patient populations and social determinants of health\u2014factors that influence adherence and health outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"looking-ahead-the-future-of-hypertension-management\"><strong>Looking Ahead: The Future of Hypertension Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Both\u00a0<strong>Kimker and Sinead Forkan-Kelly, Director at AMA<\/strong>, stress that continued collaboration is key to improving hypertension care. The AMA offers\u00a0<strong>one-on-one program support<\/strong>\u00a0to healthcare organizations looking to implement best practices. Additionally, AMA has curated a\u00a0<strong>validated device listing<\/strong>\u00a0to help providers and patients select accurate home blood pressure monitors.<\/p>\n<p>For those interested in learning more, AMA and Azara encourage healthcare professionals to access their available resources and reports, ensuring they have the tools needed to drive better hypertension management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-763ce18 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"763ce18\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78457bc\" data-id=\"78457bc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a28c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1a28c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e9c162 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1e9c162\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f8f4b47\" data-id=\"f8f4b47\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6dfeb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6dfeb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, to learn more about our guest and their company please use the links below:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/azara-healthcare\/\">Company LinkedIn<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/american-medical-association\/\">Company LinkedIn<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.azarahealthcare.com\">Company Website<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\">Company Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"canvasClassName\":\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1684331141320\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:separator {\"canvasClassName\":\"cnvs-block-core-separator-1682537409951\"} --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><!-- \/wp:separator --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"canvasClassName\":\"cnvs-block-core-paragraph-1681739617008\"} --><\/p>\n<p>Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"canvasClassName\":\"cnvs-block-core-paragraph-1681739617011\"} --><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/sliceofhealthcare.com\/\">Website<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/sliceofhealthcare\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SliceofHC\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCPuxsHtzFktm1XezuJp-KoA\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/g9qrU5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsletter<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Episode Details: Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. 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