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Quality Measures Help Track Our Members’ Heart Health
Published May 3, 2026Effective January 23, 2026
AI Summary
New quality tracking guidelines for heart health focus on blood pressure control and statin therapy monitoring. This is primarily informational about quality measures that insurers track, with recommendations for documentation and patient care management.
Action Required
Immediately: Ensure blood pressure screenings and results are documented in electronic medical records for all adult patients 18+. Update EMR templates to include care gap alerts for hypertension management and statin therapy tracking. Front desk staff should promote telehealth options for preventive care visits when appropriate.
Plan Types
All Plans
States
TX
Specialties
family-medicine, internal-medicine, cardiology, general-practice