The Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence (CARE) bill may soon be back on the legislative agenda. Congresswoman Heather Wilson, R-N.M., is expected to reintroduce the bill this month, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
If enacted, the CARE bill would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish educational and credentialing standards for personnel who plan and deliver radiation therapy and perform diagnostic imaging procedures, with the exception of medical ultrasound, the ASRT said. Under the proposed legislation, states would be required to meet the federal minimum standards or risk losing Medicaid reimbursement for radiologic procedures.
In other ASRT news, the Albuquerque, NM-based society will host the fifth annual R.T. in DC grassroots lobbying event March 31-April 1 in Washington D.C. More than 100 radiologic technologists are expected to take part, according to the ASRT. Also at the event, Rep. John J. "Jimmy" Duncan, R-Tenn., and Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will be recognized with the second annual ASRT Awards for Excellence in Radiologic Sciences Advocacy, the ASRT said.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writersMarch 11, 2003
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