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AHRQ Initiatives Support Better Heart Health for All Americans
AHRQ Views blog post highlighting the impact of heart disease in the U.S. and AHRQ’s initiatives to advance equity, including a spotlight on the TAKEheart initiative.
Design and Implementation of Hybrid CR
JCRP review by Keteyian et al on design and implementation of a patient-individualized hybrid CR program; mentions insights from TAKEheart affinity group sessions.
Journal Review on CR Underutilization
Current Cardiology Reports review by Grace et al on the underutilization of CR; includes mention of TAKEheart’s efforts in increasing utilization.
AHRQ 2021 Heart Health and COVID-19 Blog Post
AHRQ Views blog post highlighting efforts to advance heart health despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a spotlight on the TAKEheart initiative.
JCRP Spotlight on Million Hearts
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention commentary highlighting the Million Hearts Initiative’s CR improvement efforts with a description of TAKEheart.
National Analysis of SMBP Monitoring Coverage and Reimbursement
Findings showed that self-measured blood pressure monitoring coverage and reimbursement from payers is limited, resulting in a key barrier in the uptake of this effective service.
AHRQ 2020 Heart Health Blog Post
AHRQ Views blog post on the core AHRQ initiatives that are laying the groundwork for better heart health in 2020 and beyond, including a spotlight on TAKEheart.
AHA - Only one in four Medicare patients participate in CR
American Heart Association article summarizing research on CR participation rates of Medicare patients.
Healthcare Innovation Group TAKEheart Article
Summary article of the TAKEheart initiative and how hospitals can participate.
AHA CR Access Legislation Article
Article highlighting proposed legislation to increase access to CR and the response of the American Heart Association.
