H.R. 2471 — Public Health Osteoporosis Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Act of 1999

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Public Health Osteoporosis Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Act of 1999 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) make osteoporosis screening a required primary health service for Federal health centers; and (2) authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States and local governments for the establishment and operation of programs for screenings, referrals, and education regarding osteoporosis. Authorizes appropriations.

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1999-07-12
Introduced in House
1999-07-12
Introduced in House
1999-07-12
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
1999-07-21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Public Health Osteoporosis Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Act of 1999

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