Broadened medical imaging licensure exemptions for advanced practice nursing and physician assistants

The amended bill modifies Section 13.7(k)(2) regarding exemptions from new medical imaging and radiation therapy licensing requirements. It eliminates specific restrictions previously placed on physician assistants and certified registered nurse practitioners, such as fluoroscopy training, physician supervision, direct reporting, and specific code compliance. It also explicitly adds certified registered nurse anesthetists to the list of exempt practitioners.

• Section 13.7(k)(2): Removed detailed prerequisites for physician assistants and nurse practitioners performing fluoroscopy (including board-accepted training, physician supervision, direct reporting, and compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 221.16 or 49 Pa. Code Ch. 18 Subch. E).
• Section 13.7(k)(2): Added certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) practicing under sections 8.2 or 8.9 of The Professional Nursing Law to the list of individuals exempt from medical imaging licensure requirements.
• Section 13.7(k)(2): Updated statutory citations clarifying that currently licensed physician assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists are exempt from medical imaging licensing requirements.