Hypertension Control Challenge
Thank You for Your Interest in the 2026 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge!
The application period for the 2026 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge has ended. Find out who our latest Hypertension Control Champions are at Hypertension Control Champions. Check back later for updates on our 2026 Hypertension Control Champions.
About the Challenge
The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge identifies clinicians, practices, and health systems that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in working with their patients to control hypertension. This year, we will be recognizing those who achieved blood pressure control (blood pressure readings below 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg) among 80% of their hypertensive population ages 18–85 years.
The Challenge is open to clinicians and medical practices in the United States and its territories. Strategies used by Champions that support hypertension control may be written into a success story and posted on this website.
As of 2025, CDC has recognized 199 Hypertension Control Champions across 44 states and the District of Columbia.