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In my last blog posted here on OsteoporosisConnection.com, I discussed the need for vitamin D testing for those who want to have their vitamin D storage levels checked and how you would go about having that done.
Most insurance companies pay for this test, but some Medicare providers recentl...
Pam, thanks so much for posting this important piece of news. It's time for all of us to contact our congressmen and let them know what we think. Let's not let them take this backwards step... PJH
Hi PJ: Thanks for your input and the link to contact our congressmen!! We all need to tell our representatives how we feel about this, so I'm thrilled you provided the link to make this step easier for all. Vitamin D testing is crucial for many medical disorders like breast cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis, so we need to voice our concerns about this possible Medicare restriction on testing.
Even if you aren't on Medicare, you still need to be concerned since Medicare decisions are often implemented by private insurance companies, so this may affect you!
Don't let this proposed restriction take place, we need this test.
Thanks again...