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 Oklahoma State Radiological Society (OSRS) participated in the Oklahoma State Medical Association’s (OSMA) annual Medicine Day March 21 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. This event provides Oklahoma physicians with the opportunity to speak directly to their elected officials about issues impacting them and their patients.