Osteoporosis and Bone Health: Updates for Primary Care

Overview

Osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care, yet the guidance clinicians rely on has shifted in the past few years. This session brings primary care clinicians up to date on the latest evidence and practice changes in bone health management. Attendees will leave with practical, actionable steps for screening, initiating therapy, monitoring, and safely transitioning patients between treatments.

Learning Objectives

• Apply current guidelines to determine when to screen for osteoporosis with bone density testing
• Discuss shifts in first-line pharmacologic therapy
• Outline the correct sequence of therapy for treating osteoporosis
• Recognize secondary osteoporosis and red flags warranting additional workup or referral