Grand Rounds Webinar Series: Prioritizing SMBP to Support Patients with Hypertension

Webinar

Description:
Join us for a discussion on how to prioritize hypertension management through the use of Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) in clinical practice.  This session will explain the critical role of SMPB in improving patient outcomes, including maternal health.  Participants will gain practical insights into implementing SMPB using the AMA 7 Steps framework, understand Michigan Medicaid BP device coverage and lessons learned from practice, and discover actionable strategies from the AMA MAP™ Hypertension quality improvement program and SMBP Jumpstart curriculum.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recognize the importance of prioritizing hypertension management and SMBP in clinical practice.
  • Explore maternal health considerations and the value of SMBP in improving outcomes.
  • Gain an overview of the SMBP 7 Steps framework for effective implementation.
  • Understand Michigan Medicaid's coverage of BP devices and its practical implications.
  • Discover actionable, evidence-based strategies from the AMA MAP™ Hypertension QI program and SMBP Jumpstart curriculum to optimize hypertension care.

Earns: .75 CME Credits

Disclosures:
No one has any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Statement of Accreditation: The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Michigan State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Presenter(s):
Kate Kirley, MD, MS, VP of Prevention Solutions, American Medical Association
Latonya Riddle-Jones, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Wayne State University

Duration: 44 minutes

Release Date: January 21, 2025

Expiration Date: January 31, 2028