Two harmful pieces of legislation to grant advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) independent practice authority were defeated in Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) recognizes the hard work and accomplishments of its members and the physician community in these states, with special recognition of the Oklahoma State Radiological Society (OSRS) and the Wisconsin Radiological Society (WRS) for their advocacy efforts. While both bills passed their respective legislatures with bipartisan support, they were vetoed by their governors.
The spotlight is shining brightly on state legislatures and the American College of Radiology Association® (ACRA®) presents a perfect opportunity for state radiological chapters to amplify their message before lawmakers and policymakers, patients, and other stakeholders about scope of practice issues. Created in 2021, the Scope of Practice (SOP) Fund helps state chapters proactively educate lawmakers about the potential threat scope expansion presents to patient safety.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers last week vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 394, a bill that would have greatly expanded the scope of practice for advanced practice nurse practitioners (APRNs).
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