Map Details: Blood Pressure Medication Nonadherence and Proximity to Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services, Aged 65+
Impact Statement
This map highlights disparities in blood pressure medication nonadherence across Minnesota communities. Pharmacists credentialed to provide medication therapy management (MTM) services are also shown, highlighting key non-physician providers who are uniquely prepared to support people in taking their medications as prescribed.
Key Points
Major Findings
Minnesota counties with the highest transport times for stroke in 2014 did not have a designated stroke hospital.
How the map will be used, or has been used
Understanding transport times by EMS is important for targeting strategies to improve patient outcomes for stroke based on the prehospital phase of treatment and transport.