Advocacy

This page is dedicated to current legislative and regulatory issues that affect our profession.

In November, radiologic technologists gathered at the Kansas Capitol to have Governor Kelly sign a proclamation for National Radiologic Technologist Week.
In February, rad techs again gathered at the Kansas Capitol to advocate for radiologic technologists and speak to state legislators.
The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (MARCA) is a bipartisan federal bill designed to amend Medicare policy to provide 100% reimbursement for services performed by radiologist assistants (RAs) across all clinical settings. It aims to align Medicare policy with state licensure laws, allowing RAs to practice to their full capacity while reducing the administrative burden on radiologists. This bill currently is gaining traction, and ASRT sent out a call to action.
Naturopaths again have come back in January to try and add imaging to their legislation in Kansas. KSRT sent a letter in to oppose, and there no longer isa threat with this bill.
A committee has been formed with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, KSRT, KDHE, and other professions to discuss unlicensed personnel performing imaging procedures.