Nearly half of U.S. adults-122.4 million people-are living with high blood pressure (BP), a leading preventable risk factor for heart disease , stroke and premature death , according to the 2025 American Heart Association Statistical Update. Yet just a quarter of them have their BP under control, making both diagnosis and effective management critical.
The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, and American Medical Association (AMA) are recognizing 2,307 health care organizations-495 more than in 2024-for tackling this public health challenge through the Target: BP™ initiative.
Target: BP™ is a national initiative launched in 2015 by the American Heart Association and AMA in response to the high prevalence of uncontro