Osteoporosis, a progressive skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures, profoundly impacts individuals’ health and quality of life. As bones weaken, individuals with osteoporosis are at heightened risk of fractures, particularly in the spine, hip, and wrist, which can lead to severe pain, disability, and loss of independence.
Osteoporosis is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly in older adults, leading to missed opportunities for fracture prevention. Healthcare providers may not routinely screen individuals for osteoporosis risk factors or may fail to recognize the significance of low bone density until a fracture occurs.
There may be limited awareness and education among healthcare providers about osteoporosis risk factors, screening guidelines, and treatment options.
Osteoporosis management often involves multiple healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, endocrinologists, rheumatologists, and geriatricians.
Access to bone mineral density (BMD) testing, the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis, may be limited in certain geographic areas or healthcare systems.
Raising awareness among healthcare providers, patients, and the general public about osteoporosis risk factors, screening guidelines, and preventive measures is essential.
Implementing routine screening protocols for osteoporosis in at-risk populations, such as postmenopausal women, older adults, and individuals with risk factors such as low body weight, history of fractures, or use of certain medications, can facilitate early diagnosis and treatment initiation.
Conducting comprehensive risk assessments for osteoporosis, including evaluation of clinical risk factors, BMD measurement, and fracture risk assessment, can help identify individuals who would benefit most from preventive interventions and pharmacological treatment.
Adopting a multidisciplinary approach to osteoporosis management involving collaboration among primary care providers, endocrinologists, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, dietitians, and other specialists can optimize outcomes for individuals with osteoporosis.
Ensuring equitable access to osteoporosis treatment options, including pharmacological therapies, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and lifestyle interventions, is crucial for reducing fracture risk and improving outcomes.
SmartCare360 integrates with a wide range of remote monitoring tools to provide a way for providers to identify and diagnose health issues before they create serious complications.
SmartCare360 allows patients to schedule or request virtual appointments. These appointments put their healthcare team within easy reach of evaluation, discussion, questions, and follow up for their conditions.
Tailored to your chronic conditions, our care management focuses on risk assessments, preventative care, and regular check-ins to help patients better control their disease. Plus, our providers are always available through messaging.
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Fragmented care could be a thing of the past if providers leverage the unifying power of virtual healthcare to take care of their health issues. Through SmartCare360, patients can access anyone on their healthcare team whenever they need to.
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Dr. Sun-Wright holds a PhD in Biochemistry and an MD with a history of strong leadership and process ownership in primary care and multi-specialty clinical settings working with some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. While serving as a board member and managing partner of a large independent physician association and Chief Strategy Officer as the primary advocate for financial and operational decisions. As Medical Director for Well Med her responsibilities included the development of organizational goals and targets for clinical performance in a governed Medicare Advantage environment.
Physician Assistant turned Entrepreneur with Bachelor in Neuroscience, Masters in Public Health and Health Sciences, After working 80 hours a week as a cardiothoracic surgery physician associate, my workload took a toll on my personal and professional life. That was when I realized my life needed to change. I ended up taking a deep dive into performance sciences and positive intelligence. As a result, I cut down my clinical hours by 30% and increased my income by 50%.
Experienced Healthcare Executive with a demonstrated history of working in a hospital setting and various other health care facilities. Skilled in Healthcare Operations, EHR & PM Systems, Budgeting, HR Management, Strategic Planning, and Revenue Cycle Management, . Strong business development professional with a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership, Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Master’s in Business Administration. Exceptional track record of establishing strong leadership teams and developing effective operational efficiencies in healthcare operations. Establish and maintain good working relationships with physicians, staff, vendors, government agencies, managed care companies, and clients.
