Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

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SNMMI 2021 Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts

Attend SNMMI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, December 8 at 8:00 pm ET. Kamella Emmanuel, Executive Coach and CEO of Keep Evolving Consulting, will outline key strategies to integrate diversity and inclusion into all areas of your organization, and develop a true culture of “belonging.” Sign up now to be part of this important event.

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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!

Register today and join your colleagues virtually at the 2021 SNMMI Mid-Winter and ACNM Annual Meeting. Featuring three educational tracks, including a dedicated therapy track, the meeting program has been designed to help you further develop relevant skills and deliver techniques you can implement immediately when you return to your clinic.

Present your research—virtually or in person—to an international audience of leading nuclear medicine and molecular imaging professionals at the SNMMI 2021 Annual Meeting, June 12-15, 2021. Original abstracts are now being accepted. Learn more and submit your abstract now. Submission deadline is Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

SNMMI NEWS

November 12, 2020 — SNMMI Objects to Humana’s Decision to Deny Coverage for PET/CT
On November 6, SNMMI received word regarding Humana’s recent decision [Policy Number: HCS-0506-010] to deny coverage for PET/CT (CPT codes 78429-78433) on the basis that it is “experimental/investigational” and “not identified as widely used and generally accepted for the proposed uses as reported in nationally recognized peer-reviewed medical literature.” (Government Relations News)
November 11, 2020 — SNMMI and Coalition Support Bill Waiving Budget Neutrality, Increasing Proposed Physician Reimbursement for 2021
Today, SNMMI and a coalition consisting of 73 medical societies sent a letter to Congress in support of H.R. 8702, a bill to halt pending Medicare payment cuts resulting from the planned evaluation and management (E/M) code changes slated for implementation on January 1, 2021. (Government Relations News)
November 6, 2020 — Novel Therapy Approach for Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia
A new method to treat hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia has proven highly selective in targeting lesions and effective in slowing tumor growth, according to research published in the November issue of JNM. (Press Releases)
November 2, 2020 — This Month in JNM
In November JNM: A conversation with David Townsend and Thomas Beyer … State of the art: Improving TRT approaches … CE: Imaging the cancer immune environment … Featured: TSPO radioligand data pooling in ALS … Photodynamic therapy of GLP-1R–positive lesions … Cardiovascular Highlights Lecture … and more. (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)

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 »

PUBLICATIONS

Journal of Nuclear Medicine

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Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

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Molecular Imaging
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Molecular Imaging News

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FEATURED VIDEO

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 ►
SNMMI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative Kick-Off Event
December 8, 2020 See Event Details ►
2021 SNMMI Mid-Winter and ACNM Annual Meeting
January 28 – 31, 2021 See Event Details ►

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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

ERF secures, invests and distributes funding to support rigorously vetted physicians, scientists and technologists in the pursuit of advanced academic studies or breakthrough discoveries in the field. Learn More »