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Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013

Introduced: April 7, 2014 See on congress.gov
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Apr 11, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 13, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 13, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require personnel (excluding physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) who furnish the technical component of either medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes (except certain exempt individuals) to possess current: (1) certification in each medical imaging or radiation therapy modality and service they furnish from a certification organization designated under this Act; and (2) state licensure or certification where such services and modalities are within the profession's scope of practice as defined by the state, and where requirements for licensure, certification, or registration meet or exceed standards established by the certification organization designated under this Act.

Gives individuals enrolled in specified training or certification programs when the list of approved certification organizations is published an additional six months after completion of a training program to become fully qualified under this Act.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) establish a program for designating certification organizations after consideration of specified criteria; (2) provide a process for individuals whose training or experience is determined to be equal to, or in excess of, that of a graduate of an accredited educational program in that specialty to demonstrate that their experience meets the educational standards for qualified personnel in their imaging modality or radiation therapy procedures; and (3) publish a list of designated certification organizations. Authorizes the Secretary to waive standards under this Act or to develop alternative standards for rural or health professional shortage areas as appropriate.

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow Medicare payment for medical imaging and radiation therapy services only if the examination or procedure is furnished by an individual who meets this Act's requirements.

What's happening now April 11, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 64
Heck, Denny
· Nov 13, 2014
Lipinski, Daniel
· Nov 12, 2014
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 11, 2014
TERRY, LEE
· Jun 26, 2014
Paulsen, Erik
· Jun 2, 2014
D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · May 22, 2014
D
Bera, Ami
California · May 22, 2014
Forbes, J.
· Apr 7, 2014
CHABOT, STEVE
· Mar 27, 2014
D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 27, 2014
Palazzo, Steven
· Mar 27, 2014
Stivers, Steve
· Jan 28, 2014
D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jan 10, 2014
Walz, Timothy
· Jan 10, 2014
LEWIS, JOHN
· Dec 19, 2013
D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Dec 12, 2013
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Dec 9, 2013
Roskam, Peter
· Nov 20, 2013
R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Oct 29, 2013
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Oct 16, 2013
Schock, Aaron
· Oct 11, 2013
Loebsack, David
· Sep 28, 2013
Walorski, Jackie
· Sep 18, 2013
LATHAM, TOM
· Sep 17, 2013
TIERNEY, JOHN
· Sep 17, 2013
R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Sep 10, 2013
R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Sep 10, 2013
Tsongas, Niki
· Sep 10, 2013
R
Young, Todd
Indiana · Sep 10, 2013
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· Aug 2, 2013
D
Thompson, Mike
California · Aug 2, 2013
McHenry, Patrick
· Aug 1, 2013
KING, PETER
· Jul 30, 2013
D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 18, 2013
MCINTYRE, MIKE
· Jul 18, 2013
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Jul 18, 2013
R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jul 18, 2013
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Jul 18, 2013
R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jun 12, 2013
Messer, Luke
· Jun 10, 2013
D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 3, 2013
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jun 3, 2013
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Jun 3, 2013
D
Ruiz, Raul
California · Jun 3, 2013
D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · May 23, 2013
R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · May 22, 2013
R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · May 21, 2013
D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · May 21, 2013
R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · May 17, 2013
TIBERI, PATRICK
· May 9, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1146: Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1146/
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"H.R. 1146: Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1146/.
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