Gaps in High Blood Pressure Treatment Highlighted in New Statistical Brief

In 2021–22, 90.5 million adults had diagnosed or treated high blood pressure. A new statistical brief from AHRQ’s Medical Expenditure Panel Survey shows that 74.5 percent of adults diagnosed with or treated for high blood pressure received medications, but only 56.5 percent also had related medical visits. Another 18.0 percent received medications but had no visits, and 15.1 percent had no medical treatment at all. The findings suggest potential issues with followup care and access, particularly for nonelderly adults. Explore the statistical brief for insights on treatment patterns by age, income, and insurance status, and learn where gaps in care remain. https://meps.ahrq.gov/data_stats/Pub_ProdResults_Details.jsp?pt=Statistical+Brief&opt=1&id=1317