Quality ManagementMedicare AdvantageMedicaidAugust 1, 2023

Healthy blood pressure recheck initiative

Beginning January 1, 2024, Empire became Anthem. This article, published under the former brand, now applies to Anthem.

This communication applies to Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans from Empire.

Empire is committed to ensuring all our members have controlled blood pressure. We’re encouraging you to recheck any elevated readings taken at the start of the appointment again before the patient leaves, in hopes of obtaining a reading of less than 140/90 mmHg. If the second reading continues to be elevated, have the member return in a few weeks for a blood pressure recheck.

We’ve created a guide to help incorporate this practice into your office’s daily workflow with minimal disruption to your day. You can find the Healthy Blood Pressure Recheck Guide here. Please join us in making 2023 our members’ happiest and healthiest year yet!

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PUBLICATIONS: August 2023 Provider Newsletter