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You are here: Home / Articles / DEXA Champion Visits Local Rheumatologist

DEXA Champion Visits Local Rheumatologist

November 1, 2010 • By From the College

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Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) visited the Arthritis Center of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Ark., in August to speak with local rheumatologist Michael Saitta, MD, to discuss the importance of access to osteoporosis screenings.

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Medicare reimbursement for this crucial preventative service dramatically decreased between 2007 and 2010, resulting in fewer physicians performing dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans. As the lead Senate sponsor of the Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act (S. 769), legislation that would restore Medicare reimbursement for osteoporosis screenings to 2006 levels, Sen. Lincoln is a champion for preserving access to this important service. Dr. Saitta thanked the Senator for her strong leadership in securing a two-year increase in DEXA reimbursement in the healthcare reform law. Dr. Saitta also had the opportunity to discuss other important issues such as the need for a permanent repeal to the Sustainable Growth Rate and passage of the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act (S. 984).

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Sen. Lincoln (left) visiting Dr. Saitta on August 9 while she was campaigning in northwestern Arkansas.
Sen. Lincoln (left) visiting Dr. Saitta on August 9 while she was campaigning in northwestern Arkansas.

Like Dr. Saitta, you, too, can educate Congress on the value of rheumatologic care.

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Most members of Congress are not aware that rheumatologists receive years of additional training to provide specialized care to patients with arthritis and rheumatic conditions. How can we better educate those who develop the health policy that directly affects our profession and our patients? Invite your senators or representative to visit your office. This will provide an opportunity to build a relationship with your members of Congress and educate them on the importance of the rheumatology subspecialty. For help in reaching out to your member of Congress, contact the ACR Advocacy Department at (404) 633-3777 or [email protected].


RheumPAC Supports Sen. Lincoln

RheumPAC, the ACR’s political action committee, supports Sen. Lincoln in her re-election efforts. To learn more about RheumPAC or to nominate a candidate for RheumPAC support, visit www.rheumatology.org/RhueumPAC.

Filed Under: From the College, Legislation & Advocacy, Professional Topics Tagged With: Advocacy, Advocating With You, Congress, DEXA, Legislation, PoliticsIssue: November 2010

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