Osteoporosis fractures lead to more than 500,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. each year, more than heart attack, stroke, or breast cancer alone.1 The Osteoporosis Action Network (OAN) is a coalition that brings together patient advocates, medical professionals, and industry partners to turn education into action, reduce the number of secondary fractures, and close the gaps in osteoporosis care.
While progress by individual organizations championing osteoporosis education, advocacy, and innovation has been meaningful, there are still critical gaps in osteoporosis diagnosis and care.
The OAN is a coalition of experienced osteoporosis leaders, clinicians, medical societies, patient advocates, and industry partners. What makes the OAN different is that, instead of duplicating existing efforts, we’re uniting osteoporosis groups under one shared mission: creating a coordinated, cross-stakeholder effort to elevate recognition of real-world barriers that stand in the way of secondary fracture prevention, proper diagnosis, and appropriate treatment.
Research shows 88% of women age 50 and older remain untreated one year after experiencing a fracture.2
We are educating clinicians to identify and treat high-risk patients by providing key resources to help close the care gap.
Despite decades of education, advocacy, and innovation, osteoporosis remains widely underestimated—by the general public and many healthcare professionals alike.
We are elevating osteoporosis and secondary fracture prevention as a national priority.
More than 500,000 osteoporosis fractures result in hospitalization–more than myocardial infraction, stroke, or breast cancer alone.1
We are addressing knowledge gaps that limit the adoption of best practices in osteoporosis management.
Learn more about the Osteoporosis Action Network’s members and access resources for osteoporosis prevention, care guidelines, and the latest news.
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) supports clinicians and patients through resources and accessible education.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides professional and patient education across specialties, including osteoporosis.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) provides education, specialty resources, and clinical content across rheumatic diseases.
The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) educates around osteoporosis and provides public education initiatives.
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) is advancing osteoporosis, bone and mineral research.
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) works to prevent osteoporosis and promote awareness about bone health.
The Endocrine Society (ES) is advancing research and practice around hormone health, including osteoporosis.
The Fragility Fracture Network – North America (FFN) focuses on care, rehabilitation, prevention, and policy around bone fractures.
The International Geriatric Fracture Society (IGFS) distributes proven treatment principles and protocols for treating geriatric fractures.
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) is strengthening lives through musculoskeletal health assessment.
The National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) is a patient-centered nonprofit helping people mange spinal conditions, including osteoporosis.
The Osteoporosis Foundation of New Mexico (OFNM) educates the public and healthcare providers about osteoporosis.
Join our Stand Bone Strong movement to help build awareness around osteoporosis and how to reduce secondary fractures.
References
1. Singer A, et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2015;90(1):53-62.
2. Data on File, Amgen; 2024.