SNMMI NEWS
- December 1, 2021 —
This Month in JNM
In December JNM: Discussion with leaders—Mark Mintun, MD … State of the Art—Combination PSMA theranostics … Hot Topics—Embolization of liver-dominant NETs … Focus on MI—21st century imaging biomarkers … Featured—Dual-phase 18F-FPCIT PET in PD … Modifying 223Ra distribution … and more. (SNMMI News) - December 1, 2021 —
With a New Bill, SNMMI Urges Congress to Avert Cuts to Physician Reimbursement
Once again, SNMMI and more than 300 medical societies voiced their support for averting the looming cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). Following the release of the Calendar Year 2022 MPFS Rule that indicated the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow this payment adjustment to expire at the end of 2021, Reps. Bera, MD and Bucshon, MD introduced H.R. 6020. Their bipartisan legislation would extend the 3.75% update to the conversion factor for an additional year. (Government Relations News) - November 24, 2021 —
CMS Grants Transitional Pass-Through Payment Status for PSMA PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer
On November 22, CMS granted transitional pass-through payment status for 18F-piflufolastat, increasing patient access to an innovative imaging approach for detecting the spread of prostate cancer to other parts of the body. (Government Relations News) - November 19, 2021 —
Novel Radionuclide Therapy Proven Safe and Effective to Treat Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
A new type of PRRT has been shown to control disease in 85 percent of patients with metastatic neuroendocrine neoplasms, achieving complete remission in some patients, according to research published in JNM. (Press Releases) - November 12, 2021 —
SNMMI Adopts Family Leave Statement
SNMMI’s Women in Nuclear Medicine Committee, Nuclear Medicine Program Directors Committee, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force collaborated to create an SNMMI Family Leave Statement, which was adopted by the SNMMI Board of Directors on November 1, 2021. (Press Releases) - November 11, 2021 —
SNMMI Lauds CMS Decision to Expand Coverage for Non-Oncologic PET
SNMMI lauds last week’s decision by CMS to remove exclusionary language relating to the non-oncologic use of PET, expanding access to critical care for patients. (Government Relations News) - November 10, 2021 —
2022 Ones to Watch Nominations
SNMMI is now accepting nominations for our 2022 Ones to Watch selections. We need your help in identifying and recognizing “ones to watch” in the coming years, as they work to shape the future of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. Members can nominate someone they know—currently in training or who have completed their training within the last 10 years—whose actions, work, or studies have set them apart as a future thought leader in the field. (SNMMI News) - November 9, 2021 —
CMS Publishes MPFS and OPPS Final Rules Expanding Coverage for Non-Oncologic PET
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective System (OPPS) rules. (Government Relations News)
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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UPCOMING EVENTS
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PSWTC Back to Basics
December 4, 2021 -
2021 Eastern Great Lakes Chapter Virtual Annual Meeting
December 18, 2021 See Event Details ► -
2022 Mid-Winter Meeting
January 27 – 29, 2022 | Orlando
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