Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act of 2001

This bill would require private health insurance companies and group health plans to provide coverage for bone mass measurement tests (bone density scans) for individuals at high risk for osteoporosis and related bone diseases. The mandate would specifically cover groups such as women with estrogen deficiencies, individuals on long-term steroid therapy, and men who have suffered low-trauma fractures. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage based on these risks or penalizing healthcare providers for discussing these screenings with their patients.