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Technology and the Evolving Approach to Blood Pressure Self Management

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

The NHMS celebrates joining the national Your Care is at Our Core campaign!

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

March 2026 Health News

Topics in this News Roundup Cancer Cardiology Care and Insurance Costs Chronic Health Conditions Consumer and Patient Safety Criminalization of Medicine Disabled Populations and Health Care Environmental Health Federal Autism Research Flu and Respiratory Virus Season Food,... Continue Reading

February 2026 Health News

Topics in this News Roundup Cancer Cardiology Care and Insurance Costs Children's Health Chronic Health Conditions Consumer and Patient Safety Criminalization of Medicine Disabled Populations and Health Care Environmental Health Eye Health Federal Autism Research Financial... Continue Reading

Managing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy with Team-Based Care

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide and affect approximately 13-15% of all pregnancies in the United States. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and chronic hypertension. The... Continue Reading

January 2026 Health News

Topics in this News Roundup Cancer Cardiology Care and Insurance Costs Caregiving and Patient Support Children's Health Chronic Health Conditions Consumer and Patient Safety Criminalization of Medicine Dermatology Disabled Populations and Health Care Endocrinology Environmental... Continue Reading

Measuring What Matters: The Importance of Proper Blood Pressure Measurement

Blood pressure remains one of the most powerful—and modifiable—predictors of risk factors for development of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke, kidney disease, heart attack, dementia and mortality. Yet despite its routine use in clinical practice, blood pressure measurement is... Continue Reading

December 2025 Health News

Topics in this News Roundup Cancer Cardiology Care and Insurance Costs Caregiving and Patient Support Children's Health Chronic Health Conditions Consumer and Patient Safety Criminalization of Medicine Dermatology Disabled Populations and Health Care Endocrinology Environmental... Continue Reading

Improving Patient Outcomes: Lifestyle Changes and Blood Pressure Management

As physicians, we do everything that we can to make sure that our patients can live healthy and productive lives. We know the risks of uncontrolled hypertension, and that lifestyle interventions such as managing weight, healthy diet, exercise, avoiding alcohol use, avoiding smoking, managing... Continue Reading

Membership Renewal

NHMS Membership renewal period: January 1, 2026 to March 30, 2026 Continue Reading

Advancing Hypertension Control in Your Practice

Hypertension is one of the most important—and most treatable—risk factors for heart disease. Physicians and care teams have the power to make a significant difference. By championing targeted changes in policies, systems, and practices within their organizations, clinicians can help... Continue Reading

Physician Leadership Program

2026 Application Deadline - August 30, 2026 Continue Reading