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MA H2169
Relative to osteoporosis screening and treatment to prevent fractures and reduce health care costs
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to osteoporosis screening and treatment. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires postmenopausal women aged 50 and older to undergo clinical assessment for osteoporosis and fracture risk, including bone mineral density (BMD) testing for those aged 65 and older, as well as younger postmenopausal women and high-risk men aged 50 and older. It also mandates coverage for this screening and subsequent treatment for osteoporosis, including pharmacologic anabolic intervention, by the Group Insurance Commission, MassHealth, and various private health insurance plans in Massachusetts. The bill aims to improve early detection and treatment of osteoporosis to prevent fractures and reduce associated healthcare costs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (26)
Michael Brady (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Lawn (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2169 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2169.pdf |
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