SNMMI NEWS
- August 6, 2020 —
New Multiple Myeloma Therapy Shows Promise in Preclinical Study
A new alpha-radioimmunotherapy, 212Pb-anti-CD38, has proven effective in preventing tumor growth and increasing survival in multiple myeloma tumor-bearing mice, according to research published in JNM. (Press Releases) - August 4, 2020 —
CMS Releases 2021 MPFS Proposed Rule
On August 3, CMS released the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. In this rule, CMS proposed changes to the payment provisions, introduced new coding structure for the evaluation and management codes and updated the Quality Payment Program. (Government Relations News) - August 4, 2020 —
Patient, Healthcare Provider Groups Join Together to Promote a #ReturnToCare
More than a dozen patient advocacy organizations and medical societies have formed a coalition to promote public health by encouraging patients to seek necessary screenings, vaccinations, scans, and treatments that have been put off as a result of concerns about COVID-19. (SNMMI News) - August 3, 2020 —
This Month in JNM
In August JNM: Discussions with Christoph Zindel and Kelsey Martin … COVID: PRRT during COVID-19 ; Overcoming the COVID-19 crisis … Hot Topics: Workforce impact of COVID-19 ; Amyloid and tau PET for drug testing … Focus on MI: PET and neuroinflammation … State of the Art: Molecular image-guided surgery … Featured: PET/MRI versus PET/CT in oncology … Targeted radionuclide therapy for TNBC … Special Contribution: AUC for PET MPI (SNMMI News) - July 29, 2020 —
SNMMI Receives $750K Grant to Assist Nuclear Medicine Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded SNMMI a grant for $750,000 over three years to support capacity building for nuclear medicine initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. (SNMMI News) - July 28, 2020 —
SNMMI Selects Lucas J. Gross, MS, CNMT, RT(N)(ARRT), NMTCB (CT)(RS) as the 2020 Slosky Fellow
SNMMI provides the unique opportunity for a member to experience direct, personal exposure to the society’s professional relations activities with medical societies, patient groups, and professional organizations through the Ursula Kocemba-Slosky, PhD, Professional Relations Fellowship. This year, SNMMI is pleased to announce Lucas J. Gross, MS, CNMT, RT(N)(ARRT), NMTCB (CT)(RS) as our 2020 Slosky Fellow! (SNMMI News) - July 23, 2020 —
SNMMI and Coalition Partners Re-Engage Grassroots Efforts
On July 16, the Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs (HPRA) and Outreach departments co-hosted a patient advocacy webinar on how to be an effective patient advocate for H.R. 3772, the “Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2019.” (Government Relations News) - July 22, 2020 —
Genomic Signature Explains FDG-Avidity of PSMA-Suppressed Prostate Tumors
Scientists from the University of Windsor have investigated why 18F-FDG imaging performs better than PSMA-targeted imaging for prostate cancer patients with low or no expression of the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). (Press Releases)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
New! SNMMI Webinars
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New! Technologist Student Review & Mock Exam
Sharpen your skills on radiation safety, instrumentation, clinical procedures, radiopharmacy, and more in this course designed to prepare you for the NMTCB and ARRT examinations. Includes 100 question mock-exam. Learn More »
Quality in Nuclear Medicine Online Program
The new Quality in Nuclear Medicine Online Program is designed to help you understand the skill requirements vital to your quality of practice. Technologists (VOICE), Pharmacists (ACPE), Physicians and Physicists (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™) credits available. Learn More »
Nuclear Medicine Online Review Course
Covering the most essential topics in nuclear medicine—you'll build the level of expertise you need to ace your exam! AMA PRA Category 1 credits available. Learn More »
Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials
The Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials program provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of radiation safety for nuclear medicine technologists preparing to take the NMTCB’s Radiation Safety Certification Examination. Learn More »
CT+ Review and Essentials
CT+ Review and Essentials provides you with the comprehensive didactic education you need to succeed, whether you're looking to build your general CT knowledge, or preparing to sit for the ARRT (CT) and/or NMTCB (CT) exam(s). Learn More »
Member Benefit! Complimentary Journal SAMs/Journal CE
Free Journal SAM/CE access is available exclusively for SNMMI Members. Take advantage of this great benefit and meet your certification requirements. Learn more »
PET Online Review Workshop for Technologists
The PET Online Review Workshop is designed to prepare technologists for the NMTCB's PET Exam. Learn More »
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Celebrating 50 Years of the SNMMI Technologist Section!
Congratulations to the SNMMI Technologist Section on their 50th anniversary (1970-2020).
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CAFACHEM 2020
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PNWSNMMI-Western Meeting
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2020 Southeastern Chapter Meeting
October 9, 2020 | Knoxville
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