Bill113th Congress

S. 642

Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013

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Introduced
Mar 21, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Health
Latest Action
Mar 21, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]

Republican·WY
First Name: MICHAEL
Middle Name: B.
Last Name: ENZI
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
642
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 21, 2013
Policy Area
Health
Is Law
No
Mar 21, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Source: Senate

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Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Mar 21, 20130

Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require personnel (excluding physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) who furnish the technical component of medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes (except certain exempt individuals and suppliers) to possess current: (1) certification in the medical imaging or radiation therapy modality and service they furnish from a certification organization designated under this Act; and (2) state licensure or certification, if required by the state, where such services and modalities are within the profession's scope of practice as defined by the state.

Gives individuals enrolled in specified training or certification programs when the list of approved certification organizations is published an additional six months after completion of a training program to become fully qualified under this Act.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) establish a program for designating certification organizations after consideration of specified criteria; (2) provide a process for individuals whose training or experience is determined to be equal to, or in excess of, that of a graduate of an accredited educational program in that specialty to demonstrate that their experience meets the educational standards for qualified personnel in their imaging modality or radiation therapy procedures; and (3) publish a list of designated certification organizations. Authorizes the Secretary to waive standards under this Act or to develop alternative standards for rural or health professional shortage areas as appropriate.

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow Medicare payment for medical imaging and radiation therapy services only if the examination or procedure is furnished by an individual who meets this Act's requirements.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Drug therapyHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareRural conditions and development

Introduced in Senate

Mar 21, 2013