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Osteoporosis care at risk in the United States
December 11th, 2008
According to a paper published in the November issue of the Springer journal Osteoporosis International, Medicare reimbursement for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry has been cut to levels substantially below the cost to perform the procedure. As a result, many physicians and clinics around the country are likely to discontinue this critical health service, greatly limiting the public's access to the test and jeopardizing those at risk for a fracture. The reimbursement cuts run contrary to existing federal initiatives already in place to increase fracture prevention efforts and improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The article shows that DXA is...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-12-11)
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