Legislative Alert

Osteoporosis Care in Crisis - The Problem

Patient access to DXA testing and osteoporosis care in the United States is threatened.  Medicare reimbursement for office based DXA has been slashed by 40% effective January 2007.  DXA facilities are now operating at a financial loss.  Further reductions over the next three years will reduce reimbursement to $53.  This comes at a time when DXA remains underutilized and federal initiatives are touting the benefits of DXA in the prevention of osteoporosis.

The DXA Bill is Here - Act Now

Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV) is introducing the "Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007."  The bill will freeze DXA rates at 2006 levels until a study of the effect of these cuts on patient care is completed.  At this time, Rep. Berkley needs the support of her Congressional colleagues to give this bill added momentum.  Please contact your Congressional Representative and urge them to sign on as an original co-sponsor to this important piece of legislation.  Visit the ISCD Advocacy Web site now, login (or register) and “Take Action”.  It only takes a few minutes to help.