March 12, 2026
Call for Applications: 2026 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge!
Many health are 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 control.
Health professionals and practices that have achieved patient hypertension control rates of at least 80% are eligible to enter the 2026 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge for possible recognition as a Champion.
The submission deadline is April 30, 2026.
About the Challenge
The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge identifies clinicians, practices, and health systems that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in working with their patients to control hypertension. This year, we will be recognizing those who achieved blood pressure control (blood pressure readings below 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg) among 80% of their hypertensive population ages 18-85 years.
The challenge is open to clinicians and medical practices in the United States and its territories. Strategies used by Champions that support hypertension control may be written into a success story and posted on the Million Hearts website.
Click Here to Learn More About the Challenge Rules and Eligibility
Click Here for Application Form