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AHA and AMA Honor 2,307 Health Organizations for Blood Pressure Control Through Target: BP

The 2025 cohort spans 49 states, serving over 38 million patients with an emphasis on federally funded centers.

Overview

  • Recognition rose by 495 organizations compared with 2024, reflecting continued growth in participation.
  • Participating sites collectively care for nearly 10.6 million people living with hypertension within their patient panels.
  • Nearly 60% of recognized organizations earned Gold or Gold+ status for achieving blood pressure control rates of at least 70%, while about 37% received Silver or Silver+ for implementing evidence-based practices.
  • More than 40% of participating organizations are nonprofit health centers supported by HRSA funding to reach medically underserved communities.
  • Nationally, 122.4 million adults have high blood pressure and only about one-quarter have it under control, underscoring the need for broader progress beyond participating sites.