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Stakeholders and lawmakers need additional time to fully understand and address outstanding safety and patient care concerns created by SB 504, a bill that expands scope of practice for pharmacists. Rushing to pass a bill that significantly expands pharmacist prescribing authority threatens to... Continue Reading
Many health care professionals work with their patients to achieve blood pressure control. The 2026 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge will identify medical practices in the United States and its territories that have demonstrated exceptional rates of patient hypertension... Continue Reading
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Ophthalmologists are strengthening rural eye care in New Hampshire Continue Reading
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GOVERNOR REJECTS EXPANDED SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR OPTOMETRISTS (HB 349). Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte affirmed the critical role of New Hampshire ophthalmologists and underscored the importance of rigorous education, specialized training, and clinical expertise in ensuring the highest standard of... Continue Reading
March 26, 2026 White Coat Day in New Hampshire! Physicians gathered on March 26 to talk with legislators about key issues that are impacting patient care, physician practice and public health issues. Governor Kelly Ayotte, the Senate and Legislature each declared March 26 as White Coat Day -... Continue Reading
Digital health technology has expanded rapidly over the past decade. Many of our patients now routinely use wearable devices to track heart rate, sleep quality, physical activity, and even fall risk. Despite this growth, blood pressure (BP) management technology remains comparatively conservative.... Continue Reading
Physicians dedicate their lives to the rigorous training and education required to care for patients and to build lasting, meaningful relationships with those they serve. These relationships are the cornerstone of effective medical care—formed through trust, communication, and the time... Continue Reading
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