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LB 936

Provide for the use of fluoroscopy by medical radiographers in collaboration with nurse practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Beau Ballard

Nebraska bill authorizes radiographers to perform fluoroscopy under nurse practitioner supervision, expanding imaging access but raising patient safety and professional scope concerns.

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Bill Summary · LB 936

Legislative bill overview

LB 936 would authorize medical radiographers to perform fluoroscopy procedures in collaboration with nurse practitioners under Nebraska's Uniform Credentialing Act. Currently, fluoroscopy is typically limited to physicians or radiologists. This bill expands who can conduct these real-time X-ray imaging procedures in healthcare settings.

Why is this important

Fluoroscopy is used for diagnostic imaging and guiding medical procedures, so expanding its use affects patient access to imaging services and healthcare costs. The bill addresses potential healthcare workforce gaps by leveraging existing radiographer training, but it also raises questions about supervision requirements and patient safety oversight during these procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Supervision and liability standards: The degree of collaboration required between radiographers and nurse practitioners versus physicians is unclear, and this could affect malpractice liability and patient safety protocols
  • Professional scope creep concerns: Radiologists and physicians may oppose expanded radiographer authority as competing with their existing scope of practice and billing opportunities
  • Training and credentialing gaps: Nurse practitioners' expertise in supervising fluoroscopy is questionable since their primary training focuses on diagnosis and treatment rather than imaging technology and radiation safety

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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