State Legislative Update
State Legislative Round-Up
ACR’s State Government Relations Team has tracked hundreds of bills during the 2024 state legislative session. This includes 100+ bills related to scope of non-physician personnel, in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
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“Order/perform/interpret diagnostic tests” language in non-MD personnel scope of practice -
Nurses and Physician Assistants independent practice. -
Physician Assistants' title changed to “Physician Associate.” -
Mid-levels seeking to operate/ supervise fluoroscopy. -
Physical therapists wanting to order diagnostic imaging/ wanting to self-refer. -
Chiropractors & utilization of advanced diagnostic imaging studies (MRI) -
Truth in Advertising/ “Ologist” -
Naturopaths scope expansion -
Legislative victories dealing with non-physician scope of practice expansion in: IN, MS (3), VA -
Prior Authorization/ Gold Carding passed in: MS, NJ, WY. -
Legislative Activity Related to Breast Health 2024 -
Legislation is still pending in 18 states, and bills died in 5 states
- Residents & Medical Students "Advocacy 101" virtual program with Dillon Harp
Resident Advocacy 101 Program
The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) State Government Relations staff launched a Resident Advocacy 101 program in 2022 to educate radiology residents about how to become involved in advocating for patients and the profession. In 2022, this program reached more than 160 residents at nine radiology residency programs. Resident Advocacy 101 is a 1-hour presentation, led by ACR government relations staff and state radiological society leaders. The program features presentations explaining how to get involved in state-level advocacy.
If you have questions, contact
Eugenia Brandt, ACR Senior Government Affairs Director, or
Dillon Harp, ACR Senior State Government Relations Specialist. |
