Pennsylvania Bill Would Mandate Licensure for Medical Imagers and Radiation Therapists

Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced legislation that would establish state-level licensure requirements for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, bringing the state in line with national standards.

• The bill would create new licensure mandates for radiographers, radiation therapists, and other imaging personnel in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania is currently one of the few remaining states without such licensure requirements, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
• The proposal has passed one legislative chamber and is advancing; specific implementation timelines were not provided in the preview.

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