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ForwardBreaking Barriers in Blood Pressure Control: AMA MAP™ Hypertension Program
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Purpose
Content will provide an overview of the AMA MAP™ Hypertension Program, an evidence-based quality improvement program aimed at achieving significant, sustained improvements in blood pressure control. The program name highlights the three key program components care teams should focus on, including measuring blood pressure accurately to obtain actionable data, acting rapidly to make effective, shared treatment decisions, and partnering with patients to support their self-management.
Learning Objective
- Define the importance of hypertension as a public health problem and the benefits of BP control.
- Recall the challenges of implementing clinical guidelines and the value of the MAP framework.
- Explore evidence-based quality improvement best practices aligned with the AMA MAP framework.
- Understand how to leverage AMA MAP™ Hypertension metrics, tools, resources, and programmatic support to support your organization's approach to hypertension management.
Speaker
Brent M. Egan, MD
Dr. Egan is Vice-President of cardiovascular Health in the Improving Health Outcomes group of the American Medical Association. He also serves as Professor of Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, Adjunct Professor of Public Health Sciences at Clemson University, and previously on the Board of Directors and President of the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks. He received his medical degree and training in medicine and hypertension at the University of Michigan. His professional interests center on hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and vascular disease, which has led to some 375 original papers and reviews. For the past 30 years, Dr. Egan has worked and continues to work with colleagues across the healthcare spectrum on translating the evidence base into better cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention, especially for medically underserved populations.
Accreditation Statements
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University 
(DMU) and the Iowa Medical Society. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live, online activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURES
The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Lori Byrd, MS - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
- Ryan Roberts - Planning Committee Member
- Brent M. Egan, MD - Speaker
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 IBON