OSW: Osteoporosis Screening in Older Women
Percentage with DXA scan, fracture in past 3 years, or osteoporosis treatment claim.
Measure description
Percentage with DXA scan, fracture in past 3 years, or osteoporosis treatment claim.
Eligible population
Women 65-85
Performance drivers
USPSTF Grade B; commonly missed.
Documentation & PA strategy
DXA at age 65; q2-5y based on result.
Why HEDIS matters for prior authorization
Health plans align prior authorization criteria with HEDIS measures: documenting your patient meets the HEDIS definition often streamlines or eliminates PA hurdles. For Medicare Advantage in particular, plans are heavily incentivized via Star Ratings to push members and providers toward measure compliance, which translates into faster approvals for measure-aligned services.
Frequently asked questions
What does HEDIS measure OSW measure?
Percentage with DXA scan, fracture in past 3 years, or osteoporosis treatment claim.
What drives performance on this measure?
USPSTF Grade B; commonly missed.
How should clinicians document for this measure?
DXA at age 65; q2-5y based on result.
What is the eligible population?
Women 65-85
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