HR 3517
Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021, aims to improve the availability of bone density screenings for Medicare recipients. It seeks to address a significant public health issue by establishing minimum payment amounts for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans, which are crucial for detecting osteoporosis. The bill responds to past reimbursement cuts that have reduced access to these vital screenings and contributed to increased fracture rates and associated healthcare costs.
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Al, Jr. Lawson
Ann M. Kuster
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