≥21 years of age as of date of data extraction
Identified in the EMR as non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic African American or Hispanic
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Have at least one of the following CVD risk factors:
Have at least one of the following CVD risk factors:
Receives primary medical care at participating practice
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<21 years of age
Diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD) (ICD 10: N18.5, N18.6 or ICD 9: 585.5, 585.6)
Condition which interferes with outcome measurement (e.g., dialysis)
Serious medical condition which either limits life expectancy or requires active management (e.g., certain cancers)
Patients with cognitive impairment or other condition preventing their participation in the intervention
Those with an active alcohol or substance use disorder (i.e., not sober/abstinent for ≥ 30 days)
Pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next 24 months
Currently breastfeeding a child
Current participation in another research study focused on reducing BP
Current participation in a care management program related to health conditions (e.g. weight reduction, smoking cessation)
Those planning to leave the practice or move out of the geographic area within 24 months
Those who no longer consider the practice site the location where they receive primary care
Unwillingness to provide informed oral consent
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