States Still in Session Debate Healthcare Bills

ACR continues to monitor radiology-specific legislation. With some states still in session, active awareness at the chapter level remains critical.

Scope of Practice

Illinois

Senate Bill (SB) 271 is awaiting action in the Senate. If enacted, this bill would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice independently after completing 2,000 hours of clinical experience and 250 hours of continuing education post-certification. 

Kansas

House Bill (HB) 2366 is awaiting action by the House Committee on Health and Human Services. It would allow naturopaths to order diagnostic imaging studies.

Massachusetts

House Document (HD) 774 is awaiting action by the Joint Committee on Public Health. If enacted, this bill would allow a PA to practice independently after working 2,000 hours in a collaborative setting.

Pennsylvania 

HB 739 is awaiting action in the House Professional Licensure Committee. If enacted, this bill would provide for independent practice for APRNs. 

SB 197 is awaiting action in the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee. This bill would extend the period allowed for physical therapists to treat without a referral.

 

For more information about these bills or any additional state legislative information, contact Dillon Harp, ACR Senior State Government Relations Specialist.

ACR is committed to supporting its chapters in state-level advocacy efforts. The College also has resources available for members through the State Issues homepage, and can assist with delivery of legislative calls-to-action and grassroots mobilization. To stay current on state legislative developments relevant to radiology, view the ACR policy map or receive state-specific reports from Fiscal Note.

ACR has partnered with Fiscal Note, a legislation and regulation tracking service, to provide continuous, comprehensive updates on radiology- and healthcare-related legislation. 

For state-level calls to action or to sign up to receive Fiscal Note reports, chapter leaders should contact Eugenia Brandt, ACR Senior Government Relations Director, or Melody Ballesteros, ACR Assistant Director Government Relations.