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Hypertension
Nearly half the adults in the U.S. are taking medications for hypertension, and nearly half a million deaths in 2018 attributed hypertension as the primary or secondary cause.
The Hypertension Progression focuses on utilizing chronic disease state management with hypertension medications to lay the groundwork for the Appointment Based Model by incorporating medication synchronization and longitudinal follow-up into the pharmacy workflow. The progression aims to support developing new roles for non-pharmacy staff members, documenting monthly care coordination, and fostering a strong relationship with both patients and their prescribers. One example of additional resources provided is the FREE “Importance of Measuring Blood Pressure Accurately” training provided by the American Heart Association which can be completed by non-pharmacist staff to expand their role in the pharmacy patient care process. The progression also explains measures of hypertension care measurement (e.g., HEDIS and CMS Star Measures), their impact on financial incentives for primary care physician practices, and how pharmacies can collaborate to improve those ratings and overall patient care.
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Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
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Domains
Domain 1 : Leveraging the Appointment-Based Model
Domain 2 : Improving Patient Follow Up and Monitoring
Domain 3 : Developing New Roles for Non-Pharmacist Support Staff
Domain 4 : Optimizing the Utilization of Technology and electronic Care Plans
Domain 5 : Establishing Working Relationships with other Care Team Members
Domain 6 : Developing the Business Model and Expressing Value
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Workflow ideas for implementing blood pressure monitoring
​Practical Clinical Process: Blood Pressure Measurement
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Caring for the Patient with Hypertension Roadmap
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