ROBERTA BIEGEL

Expand medical research on osteoporosis. Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD. National Osteoporosis Foundation Lobbying Disclosure Third Quarter 2011 Senate ID#: 28275-12 House ID#: 328180000 Page 2, #16, Specific Lobbying Issues Expand medical research on osteoporosis Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD Expand and ensure access to education, preventive services and health care for those with or at risk for osteoporosis. Provide adequate Medicare reimbursement for osteoporosis testing- "Preservation of Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries: (S. 1096 / H.R. 2020) Create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS)- Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteroporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteroporosis.

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Provide adequate Medicare reimbursement for osteoporosis testing - "Preservation of Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries" (S. 1096/H.R. 2020) Create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) - "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (S. 966) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

Expand medical research on osteoporosis - Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD Expand and ensure access to education, preventive services and health care for those with or at risk for osteoporosis - Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR LAT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PRESVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Ostoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorioum on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and realted bone diseases at NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S.769/H.R.1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue. "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

Expand medical research on osteoporosis - Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD Expand and ensure access to education, preventive services and health care for those with or at risk for osteoporosis - Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR LAT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

Expand medical research on osteoporosis - Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD Expand and ensure access to education, preventive services and health care for those with or at risk for osteoporosis - Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and realted bone diseases at NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S.769/H.R.1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue. "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Ostoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorioum on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

Expand medical research on osteoporosis - Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD Expand and ensure access to education, preventive services and health care for those with or at risk for osteoporosis - Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PRESVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PRESVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

Expand medical research on osteoporosis - Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD Expand and ensure access to education, preventive services and health care for those with or at risk for osteoporosis - Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

Expand medical research on osteoporosis - Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD Expand and ensure access to education, preventive services and health care for those with or at risk for osteoporosis - Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and realted bone diseases at NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S.769/H.R.1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue. "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Ostoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorioum on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue "Bone Health Promotion and Research Act" (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DOD EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR LAT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure patient access to health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteopororsis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 739/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratoriun on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue. Create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteopororsis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 739/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteopororsis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 739/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratoriun on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue. Create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 769/H.R. 1894) - provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (S. 769/ H.R. 1894) provide two-year moratorium on Medicare reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of the issue Bone Health Promotion and Research Act (H.R. 3856) - create national bone health program to enhance the control, prevention and surveillance programs and augment the education and outreach initiatives on bone health at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment, including the expansion of Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporsis and related bone diseases at the NIH. "Mothers Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R.2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin. #16 cont. EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE SERVICES, AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue. Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH an DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD / "Mother's Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (HR 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis testing Act of 2007" (S 2702 / HR 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702 / H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month" (H. Res 369)

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702 / H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month" (H. Res 369)

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH an DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporsis and related bone diseases at the NIH. "Mothers Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R.2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin. #16 cont. EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE SERVICES, AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue. Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702 / H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month" (H. Res 369)

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD / "Mother's Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (HR 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis testing Act of 2007" (S 2702 / HR 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702 / H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month" (H. Res 369)

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH an DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporsis and related bone diseases at the NIH. "Mothers Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R.2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin. #16 cont. EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE SERVICES, AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue. Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702 / H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month" (H. Res 369)

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH an DoD "Mother's Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R. 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporsis and related bone diseases at the NIH. "Mothers Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (S. 2883/H.R.2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commerative coin. #16 cont. EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTATIVE SERVICES, AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007" (S. 2702/H.R. 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue. Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD / "Mother's Day Centennial Commerative Coin Act" (HR 2268) - increase funding for osteoporosis and bone research through surcharge on sale of commemorative coin EXPAND AND ENSURE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WITH OR AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Medicare Fracture and Osteoporosis testing Act of 2007" (S 2702 / HR 4206) - provide two-year moratorium on reductions in reimbursement for osteoporosis testing and have IOM conduct study of issue Ensure funding for health programs throughout HHS Assure coverage of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

CREATE A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR BONE HEALTH AND OSTEOPOROSIS Provide federal funding through the CDC for the creation of a national action plan for bone health and osteoporosis EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD EXPAND AND ENSURE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act of 2005” (HR 2257) “Osteoporosis Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 2946) “Improved Access to Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2005” (S 1345) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis Comments on the CMS regulations relating to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities for those with osteoporotic fractures EXPAND AND ENSURE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “WISEWOMAN Expansion Act of 2005” (HR 3086) “HELP America Act of 2005” (Section 1509 of S 1074) PROVIDE INFORMATION AND OUTREACH FOR THE PREVENTION AND CARE OF OSTEOPOROSIS “Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 1081) “National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month “ (House Res. 265) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis

CREATE A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR BONE HEALTH AND OSTEOPOROSIS Provide federal funding through the CDC for the creation of a national action plan for bone health and osteoporosis EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD EXPAND AND ENSURE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act of 2005” (HR 2257) “Osteoporosis Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 2946) “Improved Access to Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2005” (S 1345) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis Comments on the CMS regulations relating to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities for those with osteoporotic fractures EXPAND AND ENSURE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “WISEWOMAN Expansion Act of 2005” (HR 3086) “HELP America Act of 2005” (Section 1509 of S 1074) PROVIDE INFORMATION AND OUTREACH FOR THE PREVENTION AND CARE OF OSTEOPOROSIS “Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 1081) “National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month “ (House Res. 265) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis

CREATE A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR BONE HEALTH AND OSTEOPOROSIS Provide federal funding through the CDC for the creation of a national action plan for bone health and osteoporosis EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD EXPAND AND ENSURE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act of 2005” (HR 2257) “Osteoporosis Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 2946) “Improved Access to Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2005” (S 1345) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis Comments on the CMS regulations relating to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities for those with osteoporotic fractures EXPAND AND ENSURE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “WISEWOMAN Expansion Act of 2005” (HR 3086) “HELP America Act of 2005” (Section 1509 of S 1074) PROVIDE INFORMATION AND OUTREACH FOR THE PREVENTION AND CARE OF OSTEOPOROSIS “Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 1081) “National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month “ (House Res. 265) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis

CREATE A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR BONE HEALTH AND OSTEOPOROSIS Provide federal funding through the CDC for the creation of a national action plan for bone health and osteoporosis EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases at the NIH and DoD EXPAND AND ENSURE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act of 2005” (HR 2257) “Osteoporosis Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 2946) “Improved Access to Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2005” (S 1345) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis Comments on the CMS regulations relating to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities for those with osteoporotic fractures EXPAND AND ENSURE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR OSTEOPOROSIS “WISEWOMAN Expansion Act of 2005” (HR 3086) “HELP America Act of 2005” (Section 1509 of S 1074) PROVIDE INFORMATION AND OUTREACH FOR THE PREVENTION AND CARE OF OSTEOPOROSIS “Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Act of 2005” (HR 1081) “National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month “ (House Res. 265) Discussions with CMS on the implementation of the ”Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003” as it relates to those with or at risk for osteoporosis

EXPAND MEDICAL RESEARCH ON OSTEOPOROSIS NIB: Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases DOD: Increase funding for osteoporosis and related bone diseases FDA: Assure appropriate clinical trials for osteoporosis EXPAND AND ENSURE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act (8. 419/H.R. 2151 ) Ensure Medicare prescription drug coverage of drugs for osteoporosis re: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 Delay implementation of Medicare rehabilitation provision until Institute of Medicine study EXPAND AND ENSURE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR OSTEOPOROSIS "Welcome to Medicare visit" re: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 PROVIDE INFORMATION AND OUTREACH FOR THE PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS Discuss provision of information and outreach for the prevention of osteoporosis re: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003