Bill > HJR0080

This joint resolution designates May 2025 as "National Hypertension Awareness Month" and addresses the significant public health challenges posed by hypertension (high blood pressure), which affects nearly half of all US adults and contributes to approximately 500,000 deaths annually. The resolution highlights that only one in four adults have their hypertension under control, and healthcare costs related to the condition reach $131 billion per year. It specifically advocates for greater awareness and access to innovative treatments like renal denervation therapies, which are FDA-approved medical interventions for patients with resistant hypertension. The resolution calls on health providers, public health organizations, and community groups to participate in awareness initiatives, encourages health insurance plans to cover innovative treatments, and urges the Department of Health and TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program) to promote best practices for hypertension management and consider including advanced therapies in their coverage. By doing so, the resolution aims to improve public understanding of hypertension risks, promote early detection and treatment, and support patients in managing this critical health condition.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0080&ga=114