HF 174: Relating to the referral of a patient for diagnostic imaging by a physical therapist

What it does

This bill authorizes a physical therapist, as part of the physical therapy patient evaluation and treatment described in the definition of and authorization for physical therapy, to order diagnostic imaging to be performed and interpreted by other appropriately licensed health care professionals. Unless a patient does not have a primary care provider, a physical therapist who orders diagnostic imaging shall report the diagnostic imaging results to the patient’s designated primary care provider within seven days following receipt of the results to ensure patient coordination of care.

Lobbying · 3 for, 5 against

For: American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa; Broadlawns Medical Center; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy

Against: Iowa Academy of Family Physicians; Iowa Independent Physician Group; Iowa Medical Society; Iowa Operators of Music & Amusement; Wellmark, Inc.

In plain words

1. February 1, 2023Filed in the House
2. April 4, 2023Passed the House, 83–14
3. April 5, 2023Arrived in the Senate
4. April 19, 2023Took the place of SF 211 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
5. April 19, 2023Passed the Senate, 48–2
6. May 9, 2023Sent to the Governor
7. June 1, 2023Signed into law