Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act of 2001

This bill would expand Medicare coverage for bone mass measurements, which are used to detect osteoporosis and assess the risk of bone fractures. Under the rules at the time, coverage for these screenings was primarily limited to women with an estrogen deficiency; this legislation would broaden that definition to include any Medicare beneficiary—regardless of gender—who is determined to be at clinical risk for the condition. By removing specific gender-based restrictions, the bill aims to provide more patients with access to early diagnosis and preventative care for bone-related health issues.