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Osteoporosis management in women who had a fracture
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Physician
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has established a new quality measure requiring bone mineral density (BMD) tests or osteoporosis drug prescriptions within 180 days after fractures (excluding finger, toe, face, skull). The measure will be tracked from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with monthly reports identifying patients needing follow-up care.
Action Required
By July 1, 2025: Review monthly BCBSRI Quality team reports to identify post-fracture patients requiring BMD assessments. Ensure providers schedule BMD tests and prescribe osteoporosis medications within 180 days of qualifying fractures. Track compliance for quality reporting through June 30, 2026.