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Managing Osteoporosis in Women Who Had a Fracture
EmblemHealth·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics +3 more·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth requires providers to assess women aged 67-85 who have suffered a fracture and either order a bone mineral density (BMD) test or prescribe osteoporosis medication within 6 months of the fracture. This is a HEDIS quality measure with specific exclusions for patients who had recent BMD tests or osteoporosis therapy.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must assess all female patients aged 67-85 who have suffered a fracture and either order a BMD test or prescribe osteoporosis medication within 6 months of the fracture. Add reminder alerts to patient charts for BMD testing. Update EMR templates to include fracture history questions for this age group. Partner with EmblemHealth for in-home BMD screening when appropriate. Document exclusions: patients with BMD tests in prior 24 months or osteoporosis therapy in prior 12 months.