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MA H242

MA H242
Relative to sonographers and vascular technologists


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to sonographers and vascular technologists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 118E of the General Laws to require that sonographers and vascular technologists who provide the technical component of diagnostic ultrasound services to individuals receiving services under this chapter be credentialed by specific national organizations or work in accredited laboratories. The bill also specifies that any credentialed sonographer or vascular technologist must perform the diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a licensed physician or surgeon, but does not prohibit licensed physicians or surgeons from performing the technical component of a diagnostic ultrasound themselves.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)

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