Why Should Managed Care Care?

The tragedy of bone fragility and fracture is three-fold: far too many Americans suffer from it, much of it is avoidable, and it is likely to increase at a staggering rate if no immediate action is taken. Commercial providers and affiliated healthcare professionals are catalysts for change and can realize savings–both in terms of health and cost–by supporting preventive care before fractures take place.

How Much Are Osteoporotic Fractures Costing Annually for the Individuals Covered by your Organization?

The clinical outcome of osteoporosis is fracture. The fracture rate attributable to osteoporosis in people age 45 and older is 1.8% annually* and the average cost per fracture (any site) is $17,800**. Independently, these figures may not seem largely significant. However, the enormity of this preventable burden on an individual health plan or insurer basis is clearly illustrated below. The illustration represents direct care costs only - indirect care expenditures add to the total substantially. Considering the magnitude of the problem, prevention is the only cost-effective approach.

Annual Fracture Burden Estimator

Partnership for Progress Mission

The Partnership for Progress is dedicated to improving America’s bone health by bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and its application in the community through promoting systems-based approaches for health plans and insurers.

Advisory Board

Editorial direction for the Partnership for Progress in Bone Health is provided by a multi-disciplinary board of advisors.

Steven R. Cummings, MD, FACP	Anthony I. Sebba, MD, FACR	John D. Kaufman, MD
M. Susan Burke, MD, FACP	Eric D. Newman, MD, FACP	Ellen Hirschman Miller, MD
Judith Andariese, RN

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