HB 4399 and SB 268 are dangerous pieces of legislation that seek to expand the scope of practice for non-physician providers—specifically nurse practitioners—granting them the authority to interpret and manage diagnostic imaging studies without the direct oversight of a radiologist. This is not about teamwork. It's about replacing physician expertise with less training and less accountability.
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Radiologists complete over a decade of specialized medical education, including medical school, residency, and often fellowship training, to ensure the highest standards of image interpretation, diagnosis, and patient care. HB 4399 & SB 268 undermine that standard by allowing individuals without this rigorous training to perform tasks traditionally—and safely—done by radiologists.
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Radiology is not just about reading images. It’s about integrating clinical context, understanding complex pathology, and making life-altering decisions based on nuanced findings. Misinterpretations can lead to delayed diagnoses, unnecessary treatments, or missed critical findings.
We support collaborative care. But HB 4399 is not collaboration—it is substitution.
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Protect Michigan patients. Oppose HB 4399 & SB 268.