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Ask Congress to reverse DXA reimbursement cuts and protect patient access to osteoporosis testing Take Action

To advance bone health and osteoporosis to the top of the national healthcare agenda, NOF works with Members of Congress, as well as officials in the executive branch such as those in the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the President.

Policy Priorities Access to Quality Care Prevention and Education Osteoporosis and Bone Health Research

Legislative Priorities Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2009 This legislation would roll back Medicare reimbursement cuts for DXA. Learn more...

Achievements Surgeon General report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis National Action Plan for Bone Health Uniform Medicare coverage of bone density testing for most individuals at risk for osteoporosis. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for osteoporosis testing for women Best Bones Forever, a bone health awareness and education program for girls at the Office on Women's Health (formerly Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls).

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