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Encourage Members To Self-Monitor Their Hypertension
EmblemHealth·Cardiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth now covers automatic blood pressure monitors up to $40 for hypertension patients age 11+ with no prior authorization or member cost-share through contracted vendors. This supports HEDIS quality measures for blood pressure control and allows telehealth/office visit reporting of home readings.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should begin prescribing digital blood pressure monitors for EmblemHealth members diagnosed with hypertension age 11+. Update clinical workflows to discuss self-monitoring benefits during visits. Document blood pressure readings reported by members during telehealth or office visits to support HEDIS quality measure reporting. Ensure devices cost $40 or less and are obtained through EmblemHealth contracted vendors.