Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.25 ANCC
  • 1.25 Participation
  • 1.25 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation, "Making the Case for a Secondary Fracture Prevention Program," focuses on the urgent need to improve outcomes in osteoporosis care through the establishment of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS). The session will cover the benefits of a coordinated, interdisciplinary model of care, strategies for successful program implementation, and the economic and clinical rationale for prioritizing secondary fracture prevention.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation, "Falls Risk Assessment and Common Exercise Questions," provides critical insights into assessing fall risk in individuals with osteoporosis and prescribing effective exercise interventions. Participants will learn about key risk factors, methods for conducting fall risk assessments, and strategies to implement exercises that improve balance and strength.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation, "Optimization Clinic for Total Joints," led by David Freeze, DNP, FNPBC, FLS, outlines the importance of integrating bone health assessments and osteoporosis management into the pathway for total joint arthroplasty patients. It addresses the risks associated with undiagnosed osteoporosis, the potential complications of joint surgery, and the benefits of a proactive approach.
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 Participation
  • 0.75 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation, "State of the Art: Hormone Therapy 2024," by JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD, FACOG, MSCP, covers the latest evidence and guidance on hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal symptoms and bone health. It discusses the history and evolution of hormone therapy, benefits and risks, the timing hypothesis for cardiovascular outcomes, and special considerations for different populations.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation, "Discontinuing Treatment – End of Life," by Cathleen Colón Emeric, MD, MHS, addresses the complexities involved in managing osteoporosis treatment in individuals nearing the end of life. It covers the relationship between functional status and fracture risk, strategies for estimating life expectancy, and the risks and benefits of continuing osteoporosis medications.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation, "DXA Tips, Tricks and Pitfalls: Acquisition, Analysis, Interpretation, Reporting, and Clinical," by Lawrence Jankowski, CBDT, and Christopher Shuhart, MD, provides a comprehensive guide to optimizing DXA (Dual energy Xray Absorptiometry) scanning and reporting. It focuses on ensuring accurate and high quality DXA results, identifying common errors, and applying best practices from professional organizations such as ISCD and the American College of Radiology.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation "Antiresorptive Therapy in Osteoporosis: Current State of the Art" by Steven T. Harris, MD, FACP, FASBMR, provides a comprehensive overview of antiresorptive therapies used in osteoporosis management. It reviews the mechanisms of bone remodeling, the impact of antiresorptive agents on bone quality and fracture risk, and addresses patient concerns and common side effects.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation, "Bone Health Optimization for Surgery," by Susan V. Bukata, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, discusses the importance of assessing and optimizing bone health in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries, such as total joint arthroplasty and spine surgeries.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation "Falls and Mobility Disorders" by Deborah M. Kado, MD, MS, addresses the growing concerns of falls and mobility challenges in the aging population. It highlights the interplay between bone health, muscle strength, and fall risk, emphasizing that both muscle and bone health are crucial for preventing fractures and maintaining mobility.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Participation/Attendance
$45.00
The presentation "Too Old to Treat?" by Cathleen Colón Emeric, MD, MHS, addresses the complexities of osteoporosis management in older adults, especially those with high comorbidity burdens, frailty, and limited life expectancy. It explores the concept of osteoporosis as a geriatric syndrome, discusses methods to estimate fracture risk and life expectancy without relying solely on DXA, and emphasizes shared decision-making using the "Geriatric 4 M's" framework.

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