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Evaluating Access to Negotiated Cardiovascular Drugs in 2026 Formularies
New analysis from Avalere Health, commissioned by PACH, highlights early impacts of Medicare drug negotiation on cardiovascular care.
Blood Pressure and Behavioral Health: Treating the Whole Patient
May marks both Hypertension Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting an important but often overlooked connection between mental health and cardiovascular health. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease. Chronic high blood pressure contributes to serious medical conditions, including heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.
Policy Brief: Adjusting Quality Measures for Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes Through Better LDL-Cholesterol Management
By requiring LDL-C testing and returning to achievement of defined goals, NCQA and CMS can transform care delivery, reduce recurrent cardiac events and save lives.
Hypertension in Rural America
Rural patients face more barriers and have higher rates of hypertension. In fact, the unadjusted prevalence of hypertension is 40% in the most rural areas, compared to 29.4% in the most urban areas.
John Woods’ Journey With Resistant Hypertension
John Woods, a renowned chef from Mississippi, dealt with sudden and recurrent hypertensive crises. When his doctor told him about renal denervation, he was finally able to manage his condition.
5 Things to Know: 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guideline Updates
On March 13, 2026, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released updated guidelines to both manage and prevent cardiovascular disease. These updates are the first in thirteen years, providing much-needed clarity for providers and patients alike.
Massachusetts Proclaims Genetically Targeted Technologies as the Future of Medicine
Governor Maura Healey has recognized genetically targeted technologies as a vital part of the future of medicine during 2026 Medical Genetics Awareness Week. Download the full proclamation as a PDF at the button below. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts A Proclamation Whereas,Over 200,000 children and adults in Massachusetts have intellectual and developmental disabilities; and Whereas,All people […]
Types of Heart Valve Disease
Heart valve disease is the name given to any malfunction or abnormality of one or more of the heart’s four valves, affecting the blood flow through the heart.
Heart Failure 101
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and is unable to pump sufficient blood and oxygen to meet the body’s needs.
Expand Access to Women’s Heart Health Care
Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women nationwide, but it does not affect all women equally. The chances a woman will suffer a cardiac event — and the likelihood she has seen a cardiologist this year — are heavily influenced by race, income and insurance coverage. One targeted policy proposal seeks to reverse that trend.
Cardiologists Tell CMS: Measure What Matters
71 million American adults have high cholesterol, which is a key risk factor for heart attacks. Despite advances in medicine, this number isn’t going down. That's because current U.S. guidelines do not measure toward a cholesterol goal. That needs to change.
