AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR MEDICINE REPORT
The Bureau of Radiological Health, Ohio Department of Health (ODH), took over regulation of Nuclear Medicine, September 1, 1999, as an Agreement State.
Under State law, the regulatory program must be self supporting. However, licensees have consolidated many licenses (i.e., due to fewer licenses at the same site or mergers of health care facilities). Revenue shortfalls have occurred. ODH has decided to request price increases.
In addition to the fee changes, new rules are also forthcoming on general radiation protection and the use of diagnostic x-ray. The rule changes may be of interest and are posted on the ODH website at www.odh.state.oh.us/public-f.htm.
Michael J. Gelfand, MD |
