Why the study?
Ohio ranks high for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but adoption of interventions to manage cardiovascular risk factors in primary care is often limited.
Does a statewide quality improvement initiative improve blood pressure control in adult primary care patients?
Does a statewide quality improvement initiative improve blood pressure control in adult primary care patients?
A statewide quality improvement initiative providing structured support to primary care practices modestly improved blood pressure control, particularly among rural and uninsured patients.
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Statewide QI may improve BP control in primary care; leaves open whether cooperative models sustain gains without controlled trials.
Bolen et al. (2026) studied this question.
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