January 29, 2025 Michael J. Missal Inspector General Department of Veterans Affairs 810 VermontAvenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 Dear Inspector General Missal, The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the recently issued Office of Inspector General report entitled VHA Policy and Practice Support Age-Specific Osteoporosis Screening in Women. BHOF… Read more »
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Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications »
The Biden-Harris Administration has proposed a groundbreaking rule to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include anti-obesity medications. This initiative aims to enhance access to effective treatments for obesity, a condition affecting over 42% of Americans and contributing to numerous chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ailments. Under the proposed rule, Medicare… Read more »
What Really Helps Keep Bones Strong »
Like the rest of you, your bones need more attention as the years pass. Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosis—and an additional 44 million have osteopenia (lower than normal bone density), according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Click here to read the full article… Read more »
Exercises Every Woman Should Do To Support Bone Health, Per Doctors »
Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but it’s silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. However, hormonal changes throughout life—from pregnancy to menopause—can quietly weaken your bones without you even realizing it. And while osteoporosis or bone density loss might not show… Read more »
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Announces Its Congressional Bone Health Champion Award Winners for 2024 »
October 4, 2024 (Arlington, VA) – 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. The awards are presented annually by BHOF to highlight… Read more »
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) Awarded Multi-Year Grant to Increase Bone Health Awareness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) »
October 4, 2024 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation announced that it has been awarded a major three-year grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to launch a national campaign to educate and raise awareness about osteoporosis. BHOF is one of six organizations chosen by CDC through a nationwide… Read more »
35 National Health Organizations Call on Medicare to Use 2025 Payment Rule to Improve Patient Care and Prevent Osteoporosis-Related Broken Bones »
September 12, 2024 (Arlington, VA) – There needs to be immediate action on providing appropriate post-fracture care for America’s seniors, said 35 diverse national patient and health professional organizations. These organizations joined together in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to substantially improve care for the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis by reducing… Read more »
Why Strength Training is So Good for You »
If you’ve been exercising and eating right and you’re still not seeing or feeling the results you want, it might be time to spend some time lifting things up and putting them down. “It can completely enhance your quality of life,” says Adrian Hutber, PhD, vice president for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise… Read more »
Medicare’s Proposed 2025 PFS Rule Takes Critical First Steps to Improve Post-Fracture Care for Osteoporosis Patients in the U.S. »
National Patient and Medical Groups Praise CMS for “Giving Patients Hope” and Call for Further Action The proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week recognizes the need to substantially improve care for the 10 million Americans who suffer from osteoporosis, almost two… Read more »
Guys, Get Up To Date on Your Health Screenings for Men’s Health Month! »
June is Men’s Health Month! It is a month where we celebrate men around the world, and encourage then to get and stay healthy. One place to start if you are on the path to a healthier life is to make sure you are up to date on your health screenings and doctor visits. Men,… Read more »