PRESIDENT'S REPORT
As a result of the $4,000 in contributions in 2000, ORSPAC was able to contribute to a number of legislators and candidates. Events attended include those held for the Speaker of the House, Larry Householder, Senate President Richard Finan and the Republican Senate Campaign Committee. These funds helped the OSRS in obtaining the passage of HB 585, Ohio telemedicine legislation, which became effective on April 9, 2001. In addition, Senate Bill 4 (Prompt Pay) passed the Senate by a 32-0 vote. Tuesday, July 24th, this bill will be signed by the governor.
There are many upcoming issues, including physician profiles, increase in x-ray inspection fees, rules on reimbursement for services, scope of practice, and many more. As a result of term limits, there are over 47 new House and 7 new Senate members, as well as new Chairs and members of the Senate and House Health, Insurance and Finance Committees. As these issues are being discussed, radiologists can and should be out front ready to lend support and knowledge to educate legislators of the effect these bills and regulations have on the practice of radiology.
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