CARE bill for medical radiation, imaging services introduced

The Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill (S. 3737) was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week for the establishment of minimum education and credentialing standards for personnel who plan and deliver radiation therapy treatments and medical imaging services as part of the Medicare program.

Sens. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, introduced the CARE bill, as currently, basic educational standards, licensing and certification for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals are voluntary in many states, with some individuals performing radiologic procedures without any formal education.

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