Despite well-established clinical guidelines and the availability of effective therapies, osteoporosis remains substantially underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly among patients at very high fracture risk (VHFR). This activity will examine the persistent gaps between evidence and practice by exploring the impact of implicit, omission, gender, and system-level biases on fracture prevention and treatment decisions, as well as the behavioral and healthcare system factors that contribute to missed opportunities for diagnosis and intervention. Faculty will discuss practical, evidence-based strategies to improve guideline implementation, optimize post-fracture care, and increase appropriate treatment of patients at greatest risk for future fractures.
The activity will also explore the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health technologies in closing the osteoporosis care gap. Participants will review current evidence supporting AI-enhanced fracture risk prediction, opportunistic screening, and digital tools that identify underdiagnosed and undertreated patients. The session will highlight practical applications of electronic medical record (EMR)-integrated clinical decision support systems and digital fracture liaison service (FLS) models, while addressing current limitations, implementation challenges, and future directions for integrating AI into osteoporosis care to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
Schedule |
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| * Times are EST | |
| 12:15 PM | Registration and Boxed Lunches |
| 12:30 PM |
Beyond the Guidelines: Why Patients at Very High Fracture Risk Remain Untreated
Michael Cabana, MD, MPH Michael I. Cohen, MD University Chair |
| 12:50 PM |
Can Artificial Intelligence and Digital Tools Help Close the Osteoporosis Care Gap?
Nicholas Fuggle, MBBS, BSc, MRCP, PGCert, HBE, PhD Associate Professor in Rheumatology |
| 01:15 PM | Key Takeaways, Closing Comments, and Audience Q&A |
| 01:30 PM | Adjourn and Online Evaluation |
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