CY 2021 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; etc.

Dear Administrator Verma:

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the above-referenced proposed rule revising and updating Part-B payment policies and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Our comments reflect our commitment to protecting Medicare beneficiary access to timely osteoporosis diagnosis and appropriate prevention and treatment options through payment policies that incentivize care proven to reduce the incidence of, and improve the care for, fragility fractures in the Medicare population. The NOF appreciates CMS’ broad approach to promote flexibilities that maximize health care provider resources and minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus, while providing necessary medical treatments for fragile patients such as those with osteoporosis.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading resource for patients, health care professionals and organizations seeking up-to-date, medically sound information and program materials on the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Established in 1984 as America’s only voluntary, nonprofit health organization dedicated to reducing the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis, the foundation has grown to include a network of diverse stakeholders that support its goals to increase public awareness and knowledge, educate physicians and health care professionals, and support research activities in osteoporosis and bone health.

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