Becker's Healthcare July 1, 2024
Naomi Diaz

Through its partnership with Best Buy Health, UC Davis Health aims to adopt a more holistic approach to chronic disease management, Vimal Mishra, MD, associate chief medical officer at the health system told Becker’s.

“In the U.S., hypertension affects 1 in 2 adults, yet effective management remains elusive for many,” Dr. Mishra said. “Despite advancements in medication and clinical practices, three-quarters of patients with high blood pressure do not have their condition adequately controlled.”

The partnership between Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health and Best Buy Health’s home-care platform, Current Health, aims to address this gap by implementing a remote patient monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure.

“At UC Davis Health, we have more than 100,000 patients...

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