The National Osteoporosis Foundation has joined a group of 80+ organizations that have signed an Open Letter to lawmakers and committed to work with HHS, Congress and states on commonsense health reforms centered on patients and people with disabilities, while tackling affordability and nondiscrimination.
Read MoreThe National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) contracted with the independent actuarial firm Milliman to analyze the state-by-state economic and clinical impact of osteoporotic fractures suffered by Americans insured by Medicare. These reports provide the latest and most detailed state-level review of the incidence of osteoporotic fractures, their health care impact and associated Medicare costs.
Read MoreThe National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule revising and updating payment systems and quality reporting programs for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers (the Proposed Rule).
Read MoreThe National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule revising and updating Part-B payment policies and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Our comments reflect our commitment to…
Read MoreA recent publication in a prestigious medical journal, released June 17, 2020, reviewed race-based adjustments in selected clinical algorithms and described their “potential dangers” [1]. The USA adaption of the fracture risk assessment tool, FRAX [2], was cited as an example of an algorithm with the potential “to perpetuate or even amplify race-based health inequities.”
Read MoreOn behalf of our national organizations advocating for bone health, women’s health, aging and family caregivers (listed below), we are writing to thank you for your efforts to expand access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 crisis and to urge you to maintain and expand this important option for Medicare beneficiaries.
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