AHRQ Grantees Named Million Hearts “Champions” for Controlling Hypertension

Ten primary care practices participating in AHRQ’s EvidenceNowproject have been named 2018 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions for achieving blood pressure control for at least 80 percent of adult patients with hypertension. In total, 18 health care practices and community health centers nationwide were recognized for blood pressure control by Million Hearts®, which seeks to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2022. AHRQ grantees recognized for their successes are among participants in EvidenceNow, an initiative dedicated to helping small- and medium-sized primary care practices across the country use the latest evidence to improve the heart health of millions of Americans. Access more information about the award-winners.