I am in support of the RA licensure in Virginia.  I believe that, as a seasoned Radiologic Technologist, this type of physician extension, will have a great impact on the care of patients in our Commonwealth.  RA, like Radiologic Technologists, can be with patients from beginning to the end of procedures, improving the continuity of care.  I believe that it will help with decreasing costs of care associated with the RA's provision of Care, vs. the Radiologists.

I am concerned that we have not established a fee schedule for RA's, thus, making it difficult to convince Radiologists groups to take on the work associated with training the RA.  Expediting this would help to support getting this program off the ground and enhance its acceptance in the Commonwealth.