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Board says imaging authorization would require statute change; public commenters weigh in
Summary
The Board reviewed a May 8, 2025 email asking whether physical therapists may order imaging studies and directed staff to explain that such authority would require a statutory change; two public commenters from the University of New England and the Washington Center of Bleeding Disorders provided input on imaging authority.
The Board reviewed a request (email dated May 8, 2025) from Paul Marquis about whether physical therapists may order imaging studies. Board members agreed that the request could not be approved by the Board through rulemaking alone and directed staff to contact Mr. Marquis and explain that approval would require a statutory change and an overview of the legislative process.
During public comment, Marissa Lyon of the University of New England and Bruno Steiner of the Washington Center of Bleeding Disorders addressed the Board and offered their views on physical therapists ordering imaging. The minutes record that both individuals "addressed the Board and gave their input," but do not include verbatim statements or specific positions in the record.
Why it matters: expanding authority to order imaging studies would change clinical workflows, scope of practice, and may require legislative action; the Board signaled that it lacks authority to approve such a change without a statute amendment.
