SNMMI NEWS
- February 23, 2021 —
SNMMI & Partners Urge Congress to Waive Budget Neutrality for MPFS Beyond 2021
SNMMI and 74 other organizations urged legislators to consider additional policy options in the year ahead to address shortcomings in physician reimbursement. (Government Relations News) - February 22, 2021 —
CMS Confirms HOPPS Payment Rate Error for CERIANNA™ (Fluoroestradiol F-18) Injection
SNMMI has been working with Zionexa to seek proper Medicare reimbursement for Cerianna, radiolabeled 18F-fluoroestradiol indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for detection of estrogen receptor–positive lesions as an adjunct to biopsy in patients with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. As of January 2021, the HOPPS published rate for this product is incorrect. - February 16, 2021 —
Molecular Imaging Determines Effectiveness of Novel Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
Molecular imaging can successfully predict response to a novel treatment for ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer patients who are resistant to hormonal therapy, according to research published in the February issue of JNM. (Press Releases) - February 10, 2021 —
Detectnet™ (Copper Cu-64 Dotatate Injection) Gets a New HCPCS Level II Code
Recently, the Centers of Medicare and Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) granted Detectnet™ a HCPCS Level II Code, A9592 (copper cu-64, dotatate, diagnostic, 1 millicurie), effective April 1, 2021. - February 9, 2021 —
Read the Latest Issue of the Value Initiative Newsletter
In the latest issue of the Value Initiative Newsletter, you'll learn more about how SNMMI is harnessing the power of collaboration to advance the field. Plus, read great articles from Value Initiative Industry Alliance Partners and new Transformative Leadership Circle members. (SNMMI News) - February 6, 2021 —
Joint Radionuclide Therapy-Immunotherapy Approach Effective in Prostate Cancer Model
A combination of radionuclide therapy and immunotherapy has proven successful in slowing the progression of prostate cancer and increasing survival time, according to new research published in the February issue of JNM. (Press Releases) - February 3, 2021 —
NIST Funding Opportunity: Research Grant Programs
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting applications for financial assistance for FY21 within 12 Measurement Science and Engineering research grant programs. (SNMMI News) - January 30, 2021 —
SNMMI 2021 Annual Meeting Goes Virtual
As the highest priority is the health and safety of everyone involved in our meeting, the decision has been made to transition the SNMMI 2021 Annual Meeting to a fully virtual event. (SNMMI News)
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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 »
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PET Online Review Workshop for Technologists
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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42nd Annual High Country Nuclear Medicine Conference
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2021 Central Chapter SNMMI Annual Spring Meeting
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March 27, 2021
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