The American Heart Association presents outpatient program achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring patients have access to best practices that reduce risk of heart disease and stroke
RENTON, WA OCT 10, 2025 — HealthPoint has received two American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines.
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke or heart failure. Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure are leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but with timely diagnosis, research-based treatment and education, these conditions can be managed.
“We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our focus on Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure management and care,” said Peter Mann-King, Director of Clinical Quality & Safety. “These programs help us to implement best practices of the latest science-backed guidelines to improve the lives of our patients.”
The outpatient achievement award programs put the unparalleled expertise of the American Heart Association to work for health care organizations nationwide, helping ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Target: BP and Target: Type 2 Diabetes programs, HealthPoint was recognized after demonstrating how our organization has committed to improving the management of risk factors for patients.
This year, HealthPoint received these achievement awards:
- The American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Gold
- Target: BP™ Gold+ recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.
“Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death for Americans, and addressing Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health,” said Howard Haft, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, member of the American Heart Association's National Quality Oversight Committee. “The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize HealthPoint for its commitment to managing patient risk factors related to high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes."
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About Target: BP™
Target: BP™ is a national collaboration between the American Heart Association and American Medical Association to reduce the number of Americans who suffer from heart attacks and strokes each year by urging physician practices, health systems and patients to prioritize hypertension control. The initiative aims to help health care organizations improve blood pressure control rates using evidence-based protocols, tools and resources and recognizes organizations that treat patients with hypertension for achieving blood pressure control rates within the populations they serve.
About Target: Type 2 Diabetes ℠
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives, created Target: Type 2 Diabetes to raise awareness and understanding of the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease among patients, caregivers and health care professionals as well as empower patients and caregivers to better manage risk factors.
The Target: Type 2 Diabetes program supports physicians and care teams by offering access to the latest research, tools and resources to provide the most up-to-date cardiovascular and Type 2 diabetes management and treatment.