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The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) continually monitors and acts on threatening state non-physician practitioners scope of practice expansion legislation. The College compiled an update of scope legislation and the results so far in state legislative sessions.
Two harmful pieces of legislation to grant advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) independent practice authority were defeated in Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) recognizes the hard work and accomplishments of its members and the physician community in these states, with special recognition of the Oklahoma State Radiological Society (OSRS) and the Wisconsin Radiological Society (WRS) for their advocacy efforts. While both bills passed their respective legislatures with bipartisan support, they were vetoed by their governors.
As some states hit the halfway point of their legislative cycles, lawmakers in others are busy introducing legislation that ranges in topics from scope of practice to prior authorization.
Bills ranging from scope of practice to network adequacy are being debated in the halls of statehouses throughout the country. You may not see your state listed, but be prepared, because it might be soon.
Many state legislatures have either adjourned for the year or will do so very soon. Below is an update regarding bills tracked by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) state government relations team.