The Quality Provider Program measure for hypertension continues to evaluate the percentage of members ages 18-85 with hypertension whose most recent blood pressure reading is below 139/89 mm Hg.
Effective in 2028, the Controlling High Blood Pressure measure is transitioning away from traditional HEDIS reporting and moving toward an ECDS reporting methodology. As this transition approaches, accurate coding and reporting of blood pressure readings will become increasingly important, especially for telehealth visits where at-home readings are relied upon.
When documenting blood pressure readings, please submit the appropriate codes for both systolic and diastolic blood pressure values:
Systolic
Diastolic
Many members with hypertension are encouraged to monitor their blood pressure at home with their own blood pressure cuff. During telehealth visits, asking patients whether they have recently taken a home blood pressure reading that can be recorded in the visit can provide valuable clinical information and capture the patient’s most current blood pressure measurement.
Virtual care and home monitoring for hypertension management
Remote patient monitoring, home blood pressure tracking, and virtual follow-up care are becoming more common tools in chronic disease management. Emerging data suggests that these approaches may improve both patient engagement and outcomes.
The American Heart Association continues to support self-measured blood pressure monitoring as part of hypertension management, particularly when combined with clinical follow-up and care team support.
Virtual visits provide opportunities for providers to:
- Review home blood pressure readings
- Discuss medication adherence and side effects
- Reinforce lifestyle recommendations
- Identify patients who may need in-person follow-up
The broader shift toward virtual care and remote monitoring reflects changing patient engagement patterns across healthcare. According to a 2025 telehealth survey by Harmony Healthcare IT, 53% of patients prefer telehealth visits and 77% believe telehealth is the future of healthcare. This is especially true among the younger generation, with 60% of Gen Z opting for virtual visits.
Hypertension trends in young adults
While hypertension has historically been associated with older populations, national data suggests rates are rising among younger adults as well.
According to data published by Centers for Disease Control data in 2024:
- Nearly 1 in 4 adults ages 18-39 now has hypertension.
- Many younger adults remain undiagnosed because they are less likely to attend preventive visits regularly.
- Hypertension prevalence increases further among adults with obesity, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
At the same time, younger populations are often more comfortable engaging through digital tools, mobile apps, and virtual care models than through traditional office-based follow-up alone. As healthcare providers continue expanding remote patient monitoring and telehealth capabilities, these tools create additional opportunities to connect with patients who are less likely to participate in routine preventive care.
For hypertension management specifically, virtual follow-up visits and home blood pressure monitoring may help providers maintain more consistent engagement between annual wellness visits while also improving visibility into blood pressure trends over time.
Supporting long-term patient engagement
As care delivery models continue to evolve, home monitoring and virtual follow-up strategies offer providers additional ways to support patient engagement and continuity of care between traditional office visits.
To help your patients learn more about blood pressure care, we offer monthly webinars hosted by Select Health providers and nurses on the basics of blood pressure, hypertension, and more, including a live Q&A session.
Questions?
To learn more about Select Health’s Quality Provider Program, including program requirements, quality measures, and available resources, visit the Quality Provider Program page.
References
American Heart Association. “Home Blood Pressure Monitoring.” Accessed June 1, 2026. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/monitoring-your-blood-pressure-at-home
Harmony Healthcare IT. “Telehealth Statistics and Trends: Telehealth Infographic.” Accessed June 1, 2026. https://www.harmonyhit.com/telehealth-statistics-infographic/
Vahratian, Anjel, Ted A. Palen, Emily P. Haynes, and Jeannie S. Schiller. “Hypertension Prevalence Among Adults Aged 18 and Over: United States, August 2021-August 2023.” NCHS Dava Brief, no. 511 (September 2024). National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db511.htm