Remote Hypertension Tracking, Help, and Management to Reduce Disparities in Black Patients
This study will compare two approaches for managing hypertension in Black patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). One approach will include home BP telemonitoring supported by a pharmacist and a community health worker. The other approach will include usual clinic-based care along with a home BP monitor and routine care.
• Black or African American race
• Hypertension diagnosis
• aged 21 to 85 years
• Uncontrolled blood pressure as defined by \[a\] most recent SBP ≥140 mmHg and an additional SBP≥140 mmHg within the past 12 months in an outpatient setting (excluding urgent care, emergency department or surgery clinic), or \[b\] most recent SBP\>160mmHg in an outpatient setting (excluding urgent care, emergency department or surgery clinic), or \[c\] referral by PCP for uncontrolled hypertension with at least one documented SBP≥140 mmHg (in clinic or at home) in the past 12 months; and (v) primary care provided at a participating clinic.
• Able to speak English
• Primary care provided at a participating clinic