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Senate approves substitute bill licensing radiology practical technicians to ease rural shortages
Summary
The Senate passed a substitute to SB 78 to create a licensing pathway for radiology practical technicians, aiming to help rural hospitals while retaining limits on the kinds of X-rays such technicians may perform and maintaining patient safety safeguards.
The Senate approved a substitute to SB 78 on third reading to establish licensure for radiology practical technicians. Sponsors and supporters said the measure addresses a workforce shortage in rural hospitals by allowing a licensed practical technician to perform limited X-ray procedures under supervision, while preserving the…
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