ND SB2273

Expands physical therapists' imaging authority from "musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging consisting of plain film radiographs" to broader "diagnostic imaging," removing the restriction to only X-rays

Qualifications to order imaging changed from requiring a clinical doctorate in physical therapy AND completion of a board-approved imaging training program to requiring EITHER qualification

Physical therapists must report imaging results to the patient's specialty or primary care provider within 7 days of receipt to ensure care coordination

Reporting requirement is waived if the patient has no specialty or primary care provider, or if the provider already received images from the professional who performed or interpreted them

Passed with near-unanimous support: Senate 45-0, House 88-1