Patient Navigation to Improve Surgical Access in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Who can take part

• Diagnosed with PHPT and not yet had parathyroidectomy who meet criteria for surgical treatment of PHPT (osteoporosis, fragility fracture, or evidence of vertebral compression fracture on spine imaging, renal involvement [renal stone, silent nephrolithiasis on renal imaging, nephrocalcinosis, hypercalciuria (24-hour urine calcium level 400 mg/dL) with increased stone risk, or impaired renal function (glomerular filtration rate 60 mL/min)], calcium 1 mg/dL above upper limit of normal, age less than 50)
• Qualify as a member of a racial or ethnic minority group (Black, Hispanic, Asian and Pacific Islander, Native American), lower socioeconomic neighborhoods (by zipcode), socially vulnerable (social determinants of health indicating financial strain, social vulnerability index in the top quartile 75%+ by zip code), or with underinsurance (Medicaid, Medicare, dual eligible, uninsured)

Who cannot take part

• Prior Parathyroidectomy
• Renal Transplant
• No Indication for Surgery
• End-stage Renal Disease
• Metastatic Disease
• Vitamin D Deficiency
• Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
• Unable/Unwilling to provide consent