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Leading National Health Organizations Urge Congress & CMS to Improve Osteoporosis Care
Leading National Health Organizations Urge Congress & CMS to Improve Osteoporosis Care

Millions 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.

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Carina MayApril 25, 2025
CMMI Mandatory Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) Initiative
CMMI Mandatory Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) Initiative

Ten national patient organizations are calling on CMS to halt implementation of the mandatory CMMI TEAM model.

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Carina MayMarch 4, 2025
Urgent: Protect Tax-Deductible Donations for Nonprofit Health Organizations
Urgent: Protect Tax-Deductible Donations for Nonprofit Health Organizations

We 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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Carina MayFebruary 13, 2025
BHOF Urges Lawmakers to Protect Tax-Deductible Donations for Nonprofit Health Organizations
BHOF Urges Lawmakers to Protect Tax-Deductible Donations for Nonprofit Health Organizations

The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) has formally voiced its concerns by submitting letters to both the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways & Means Committee, urging them to reconsider a proposed measure that could eliminate tax-deductible donations for nonprofit health organizations.

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Carina MayFebruary 13, 2025
Comments On the Office of Inspector General Report Entitled VHA Policy and Practice Support Age-Specific Osteoporosis Screening in Women
Comments On the Office of Inspector General Report Entitled VHA Policy and Practice Support Age-Specific Osteoporosis Screening in Women

The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) provided comments on the Office of Inspector General report released in December 2024 entitled VHA Policy and Practice Support Age-Specific Osteoporosis Screening in Women.

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Carina MayJanuary 29, 2025
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Announces Its Congressional Bone Health Champion Award Winners for 2024
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Announces Its Congressional Bone Health Champion Award Winners for 2024

The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of our national award to recognize Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans.

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Carina MayOctober 10, 2024
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