Episode 17: Top Research in the Field of Osteoporosis

Dr. Felicia Cosman

In this podcast, National Osteoporosis Foundation Interim CEO Claire Gill interviews Dr. Felicia Cosman, Coeditor in Chief of the Osteoporosis International journal and Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. 

We know that approximately 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis or low bone mass. A recent study NOF commissioned from the actuarial firm Milliman found that 2 million Medicare Patients suffered 2.3 million fractures based on 2015 data. Yet only 9% received a bone mineral density test (BMD). Research on osteoporosis has brought about many advancements in care, which can help to prevent 50% of repeat fractures. This episode highlights some of the most important research from the past decade and how it has changed how healthcare providers diagnose and treat osteoporosis, and what it means for patients. 

Medicare cost of osteoporotic fractures: https://www.bonehealthpolicyinstitute.org/full-milliman-report

NEW - The Economic Impact of Osteoporotic Fractures Webinar: https://vimeo.com/418127721

NEW - The Economic Impact of Osteoporotic Fractures Presentation: https://cdn.nof.org/wp-content/uploads/NOM-Milliman-Webinar-May-2020.pdf