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MA H371

MA H371
Relative to sonographers and vascular technologists


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 must be credentialed in the appropriate modality by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or practice in a laboratory accredited by certain organizations. The bill also requires that these credentialed sonographers and vascular technologists perform the diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a licensed physician or surgeon, but does not prohibit any licensed physician or surgeon from performing the technical component of a diagnostic ultrasound.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4880 (on 06/30/2022)

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