(Class 2a, Level of Evidence: C-EO) Follow-up and monitoring after initiation of drug therapy for hypertension control should include systematic strategies to help improve BP, including use of HBPM, team-based care, and telehealth strategies.47,203 207 (Class 1, Level of Evidence: A) ACC indicates American College of Cardiology; AHA, American Heart Association; AHRQ, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; APRN, advanced practice registered nurse; BP, blood pressure; CDU, care delivery unit; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; EHR, electronic health record; HBP, high blood pressure; HBPM, home blood pressure monitoring; NAM, National Academy of Medicine; PM, performance measure; QM, quality measure; RCTs, randomized controlled trials; RN, registered nurse; SM, structural measure; and SBP, systolic blood pressure. Appendix A. Continued 42 Appendix A. Continued SM-8: Use of Telehealth, m-Health, e-Health, and Other Digital Technologies to Better Diagnose and Manage HBP Measure Components The CDU uses various available components of telehealth, m-health, e-health, and other digital technologies proven by high-quality evidence to better diagnose and manage HBP in clinical settings for patients with HBP, which may include: Deployment of 1 telehealth, m-health, or e-health strategies (eg, Table B) For patients engaged in self-monitoring, a platform is required to communicate home BP measurements to the healthcare provider team. This may require several methods including: Telephonic communication of BP readings Written communication of BP readings Direct integration and delivery of BP readings via the EHR Designating 1 individuals to implement changes in nonpharmacological or pharmacological treatment based on self-monitoring or behavioral/coaching strategies. 