The radiologic science profession lost one of its strongest Congressional supporters on Aug. 25 with the death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. Sen. Kennedy was a proponent of quality health care, equal rights and education for Americans for more than 45 years. He jointly sponsored the introduction of the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (CARE) bill in the Senate in both 2005 and 2007.
From 1973 until 1980, Sen. Kennedy was a cosponsor of three Senate bills that sought to establish educational standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. The bills were the catalyst for the introduction of the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981. Championed by Sen. Kennedy, the act established a voluntary federal standard for states to follow for setting educational and certification requirements for radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists and radiation therapists. Following the act's passage, many states used the standards as the basis for licensure programs. Prior to his death, Sen. Kennedy was the only remaining member of Congress who supported the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981.
source: ASRT
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