Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Leveraging EHRs to Close Gaps in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Care
Dec 1, 2025
Barry Wendt, MD, chief medical information officer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, discusses the vital role of Electronic Health Record tools in enhancing care for postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. He highlights the alarming rates of undertreatment in this demographic and introduces Diagnosis-Aware Notes (DANs) that streamline the documentation process. With smart text linked to diagnoses, DANs aim to improve compliance and simplify decision-making for clinicians. Dr. Wendt also shares insights on integrating these tools while managing workflow challenges.
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High Recurrent Fracture Risk And Guideline Drift
- Postmenopausal women who fracture are five times more likely to fracture again and remain at high lifetime risk.
- Providers struggle to keep up with rapidly changing osteoporosis guidelines and new drug classes.
Embed Guidelines In Documentation Workflows
- Use diagnosis-aware notes (DANs) that auto-insert smart text tied to diagnoses to guide clinicians through guidelines.
- Embed guideline-driven decisions inside templates so providers get nudges during normal documentation.
Natural Workflow Beats Pop-Up Alerts
- DANs restore a natural, paper-like documentation workflow while increasing efficiency and reducing cognitive load.
- This non-disruptive approach outperforms intrusive pop-up BPAs for clinician acceptance.