Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

SNMMI Denounces Disparaging Comments About Physicians

Ask Congress to Waive Budget Neutrality and Preserve Physician Reimbursement

SNMMI joins peer societies to denounce comments claiming physicians are over-counting COVID deaths for financial gain and disparaging osteopathic physicians.

Written from the context of and at a level for medical radiation practitioners, the new Pharmacology Primer for Medications in Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging provides an overview of basic principles of medical radiation science—designed to help you develop capability in applying knowledge for safe and effective use of medicines. Pre-sale coming soon. Sign up now to be notified.

Although SNMMI agrees with the adoption of the new E/M coding structure proposed by CMS, the increases in payments for E/M will result in significant payment reductions to nuclear medicine (~8%) and radiology (~11%) services unless the government waives the budget neutrality requirement. With just a few clicks, you can alert your members of Congress. Act now!

Attention Residents, Program Directors, Nuclear Medicine Trainees, and Early-Career Professionals! Submit your original clinical or scientific abstract for the opportunity to present your research during the 2021 SNMMI Mid-Winter and ACNM Annual Meeting, January 28-31, 2021.

A new radioimmunotherapy has proven effective in reversing resistance to the most commonly used lymphoma drug, rituximab, according to research published in the October issue of JNM.

SNMMI NEWS

October 29, 2020 — SNMMI Joins Other Medical Societies in Support of Osteopathic Physicians
After recent public comments disparaging the legitimacy of osteopathic physicians, SNMMI joined with other medical societies in a statement of support (SNMMI News)
October 27, 2020 — SNMMI Joins Medical Societies in Denouncing Claims That Physicians Are Over-Counting COVID-19 Deaths for Financial Gain
SNMMI stands with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and its fellow medical societies in condemning recent claims that hospitals and physicians are inflating the number of COVID-19 deaths for their own financial gain. (SNMMI News)
October 20, 2020 — FDA Approves Cyclotron-Produced Ga-68 DOTATOC for Neuroendocrine Tumors
A new process has been approved for producing gallium-68 (Ga-68) DOTATOC utilizing cyclotron-produced Ga-68, which will allow for higher-volume production. (SNMMI News)
October 15, 2020 — DOE Isotope Program Releases Annual Update on Medical Isotopes
The update details the research, development, and production of medically relevant isotopes within the DOE Isotope Program and outlines updates to program initiatives. (SNMMI News)
October 13, 2020 — SNMMI and Partners Ask Congress to Waive Budget Neutrality for MPFS
On Friday, SNMMI and several medical societies sent a joint letter asking Congress to waive budget neutrality for the relative value unit increases in the CY 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The CMS Proposed CY 2021 MPFS Rule increased payment rates for evaluation and management codes; however, because of budget neutrality imposed by Congress, increases would lead to huge deficits other payment rates. (Government Relations News)
October 7, 2020 — Novel Radioimmunotherapy Reverses Resistance to Commonly Used Lymphoma Drug
A new radioimmunotherapy has proven effective in reversing resistance to the most commonly used lymphoma drug, rituximab, according to research featured in the October issue of JNM. (Press Releases)
October 6, 2020 — Cerenkov Luminescence Imaging Accurately Identifies Surgical Margin Status During Radical Prostatectomy
A new intraoperative imaging technique, Cerenkov luminescence imaging, can accurately assess surgical margins during radical prostatectomy, according to a first-in-human research published in the October issue of JNM. (Press Releases)
October 2, 2020 — FDA-NRC Workshop: Register Now
Throughout the spring and summer, SNMMI has been working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on coordinating a workshop to be held on October 14, 2020. (Government Relations News)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

New! SNMMI Webinars

Access upcoming and recorded webinars from the new SNMMI Webinars website. Learn More »

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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The Evolution of Medical Imaging for Cancer Care

From X-rays to PET and CT scans to theranostics, learn how medical imaging for cancer care has evolved over the decades in this video from IAEA.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Virtual Back to Basics 2020
December 5, 2020 | Educational program with 5.0 hours of continuing education credit (VOICE only). Webinars incorporated with this educational program See Event Details ►
2021 SNMMI Mid-Winter and ACNM Annual Meeting
January 28 – 31, 2021 See Event Details ►
SNMMI 2021 Annual Meeting
June 12 – 15, 2021 | Washington

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