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Louisiana medical board declines to adopt expanded private radiologic technologist rules after heated public comment
Summary
After extensive public testimony from radiology stakeholders, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners voted against adopting draft rules to create a new limited-scope private radiologic technologist (PRT) pathway, citing safety concerns and divided board opinion.
The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners on Dec. 16 declined to adopt draft rules that would have created a limited-scope license for private radiologic technologists (PRTs), a proposed step to address reported workforce shortages in parts of the state.
Board staff presented the draft PRT rules as a pilot approach to expand access in urgent-care and other settings by allowing a tiered, limited practice linked to physician oversight and specific training. The proposal included didactic and clinical training, a written permit tied to a supervising physician and limited practice areas. After staff presentation, the board solicited public comment.
Valerie Vargas, attorney for the…
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