On September 12, 2025, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), together with 20 other leading patient advocacy and professional societies, submitted formal comments and recommendations to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., for consideration in the final Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule.
Read MoreThe Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) commended the key Senators who led a successful effort to pass improvements to osteoporosis care and education as a part of legislation funding health programs next year. Osteoporosis is a common, costly and often under-recognized chronic disease that impacts 54 million Americans.
Read MoreOn Monday, May 19, 2025, twenty-one passionate participants from patient advocacy groups gathered with a shared goal: to shape the future of bone health policy. By employing a creative timeline exercise, we reflected on key events from the past, present, and future, and mapping out the landscape of policy, patient and community needs, public awareness, and technology.
Read MoreMillions of older adults experience fractures each year due to osteoporosis, yet most do not receive the follow-up care needed to prevent future breaks. Leading national health organizations are urging Medicare to take action to improve care, reduce repeat fractures, and lower healthcare costs.
Read MoreTen national patient organizations are calling on CMS to halt implementation of the mandatory CMMI TEAM model.
Read MoreWe need your help! A cost-cutting measure currently being considered by the Senate Finance Committee could eliminate tax-deductible donations for nonprofit health organizations—including the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF). We’ve prepared template letters that you can personalize and send to your representatives.
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