13: From Guidelines to Action: Pharmacy’s Role in Hypertension Management

In this episode, host Craig Beavers sits down with Gary Owen, clinical pharmacist and manager of Population Health Pharmacy Services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, to discuss the newly updated ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines and what they mean for pharmacists. Gary shares how his team supports primary care providers across the state through collaborative practice agreements, innovative telephonic care models, and value-based care initiatives. The conversation explores how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in optimizing medication management, improving patient access, and driving better outcomes in chronic disease care.Read the guidelines here.