Priority Health and Corewell Health partner to offer in-home hypertension monitoring and support to recently hospitalized patients

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — May 20, 2025) Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and only about 1 in 4 adults with high blood pressure have it under control.

During Hypertension Awareness Month, Priority Health announces “Priority Health at Home,” which offers in-home monitoring and support to members with a recent hospitalization or emergency room visit due to uncontrolled hypertension. The goal of Priority Health at Home is to help prevent unnecessary and costly emergency room visits, admissions and readmissions, while increasing overall quality of life. The program is a collaboration with Corewell Health’s Visiting Nurse Association (VNA).

“We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our members, and we are here to support them every step of the way, ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve,” said David Rzeszutko, MD, vice president of medical and clinical operations at Priority Health. “Priority Health at Home was designed to provide personalized care and peace of mind to our members. By partnering with Corewell Health, we hope to help our members manage their condition more effectively and prevent future health crises.”

Home services include:

  • In-home visits
  • Remote blood pressure monitoring including installation, hands-on training and technical support
  • Care coordination with a member's primary care providers and specialists
  • Prescription management and support
  • Long-term care planning

"The Priority Health at Home program offers a significant step forward in patient care. The collaboration between Corewell Health's Visiting Nurse Association and Priority Health not only helps patients manage their hypertension, but it also provides them with exceptional care by giving them the support they need in the comfort of their own home,” said Karen Pakkala, vice president of Continuing Care at Corewell Health.

If interested, contact Corewell Health VNA at 844.702.HOME (4663) or remotepatientmonitoring@corewellhealth.org.

About Priority Health:

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. With more than 30 years in business, Priority Health is the second-largest health plan in Michigan and the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the nation, offering an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving more than 1.3 million members each year in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, Priority Health offers a broad network of primary care physicians. Priority Health continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer service, transparency and product innovation. Learn more about affordable, quality health coverage options from Priority Health. Visit the Priority Health newsroom for the latest news.

About Corewell Health™:

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 16,000 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.

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