5 days Ago By John Martins
Governor Greg Abbott is shaping the future of Texas healthcare, appointing three individuals to the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology, a body with significant sway over the state's radiologic standards and practices. According to an announcement from the Office of the Texas Governor, Abbott tapped Ken Stout for a new term on the board, while reappointing Dr. Faraz Khan and Regan Landreth until 2031, a move awaiting confirmation from the Senate.
Stout, who hails from Ropesville and is no stranger to the inner workings of radiologic tech at Covenant Children's Hospital, carries multiple affiliations with professional bodies such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management — he’s also a holder of the esteemed Certified Radiology Administrator credential, his educational background includes an AAS in Radiology from South Plains College and a BS from Midwestern State University, altogether Stout seems fit for the position. On the reappointment docket, Faraz Khan, M.D.
, a Houston radiologist at Radiology Partners Houston, remains as the board's chair, a position from which he's expected to continue bringing his extensive experience and volunteerism, from the Houston Food Bank to Doctors Without Borders, to the forefront of radiological governance.Completing Abbott's list is Regan Landreth, who swaps previous Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee experience for a seat at the radiologic table; Landreth's background as a Texas A&M University alum and owner of Landreth Enterprises is likely to inject a unique business perspective into the board's decisions. This mix of expertise and clout is exactly what the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology needs to navigate the complex waters of healthcare regulation.
