Whelton et al 2017 High Blood Pressure Clinical Practice Guideline e73 stable regimen is achieved. Where appropriate, using scored tablets and pill cutters can decrease the cost of medication for patients. 12.2. Structured, Team-Based Care Interventions for Hypertension Control Recommendation for Structured, Team-Based Care Interventions for Hypertension Control References that support the recommendation are summarized in Online Data Supplement 62. COR LOE Recommendation I A 1. A team-based care approach is recommended for adults with Synopsis Team-based care to improve BP control is a health sys- tems level, organizational intervention that incorporates a multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of hyperten- sion care for patients.S12.2-8 S12.2-10 Various team-based hyper- tension care models have been demonstrated to increase the proportion of individuals with controlled BP and to reduce both SBP and DBP.S12.2-1 S12.2-7,S12.2-11,S12.2-12 A team-based care approach is patient centered and is frequently implemented as part of a multifaceted approach, with systems support for clinical decision making (ie, treatment algorithms), collabo- ration, adherence to prescribed regimen, BP monitoring, and patient self-management. Team-based care for hypertension includes the patient, the patient s primary care provider, and other professionals, such as cardiologists, nurses, pharma- cists, physician assistants, dietitians, social workers, and community health workers. These professionals complement the activities of the primary care provider by providing pro- cess support and sharing the responsibilities of hypertension care. Section 13 contains a comprehensive, patient-centered plan of care that should be the basis of all team-based care for hypertension. 