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Upcoming Meetings
SNMMI Therapeutics Conference: Therapies, Theranostics, and Building Your Radionuclide Clinical Practice
October 25-27, 2019 | Las Vegas, Nevada
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Explore the Latest Innovations in Therapy
This two-and-a-half-day conference explores the latest innovations in therapy, including acquiring the knowledge and resources to effectively deliver theranostics agents and the fundamental steps necessary to establish a nuclear medicine therapy program at your institution.
Healthcare Provider
Welcome to our Healthcare Provider portal. Everything you need to understand the advantages and applications of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging in your practice. Find out more about ordering the right test for the right patient at the right time.
- What's New
- Disease-Specific Information
- Guidelines
- Ordering Information
- Other Resources
- Request a Speaker
SNMMI's Newly Approved Appropriate Use Criteria
Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) are statements that contain indications describing when, and how often, an intervention should be performed under the auspices of scientific evidence, clinical judgment, and patient values while avoiding unnecessary provisions of services. SNMMI follows a balanced multidisciplinary approach to guidance development by including various stakeholders in the development process. To view the development process, please click the following link: SNMMI AUC Development Process.
NEW AUCs:
- Somatostatin Receptor PET Imaging in Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy in Abdominal Pain
- FDG PET/CT Restaging and Response Assessment of Malignant Disease
- Bone Scintigraphy in Prostate and Breast Cancer
- Ventilation/Perfusion (V/Q) Imaging in Pulmonary Embolism
Disease-Specific Information
Oncology |
Cardiology
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Neurology
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Guidance
SNMMI has created guidelines to identify those elements of the procedure that are most important in obtaining a high-quality examination, Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC), and is working towards optimizing dose.
Guidelines
Appropriate Use Criteria
Dosimetry
Dose Optimization
Related Resources
NCCN's Guidelines Tabular Summary
NCCN Practice Guidelines Narrative Summary
Ordering Information
The SNMMI PET Center of Excellence has created a go-to resource with in-depth ordering information and printable materials related to PET and PET/CT, including:
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Sample Request Forms
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Sample Letters of Medical Necessity
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Sample Reports from Nuclear Medicine Physician
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CMS Decision Memos
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Other Resources
Request a Speaker
SNMMI is dedicated to providing the community with access to the most knowledgeable and experienced speakers in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. As part of the new Outreach Program, SNMMI is working to enhance relationships with relevant societies and patient organizations. We have created a pool of speakers who can speak at your next meeting. Please complete the form below to request a speaker.
Outreach Speaker Request Form
Outreach Program
FAQs
- September 11, 2019 —
WATCH: SNMMI Hosts Webinar on New 2020 SPECT, SPECT-CT, Cardiac PET, and Cardiac PET-CT Codes
Members can watch a brief summary, as well as the complete webinar here.
(Government Relations News) - September 9, 2019 —
SNMMI Comments on 2020 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
SNMMI and the American College of Nuclear Medicine recently responded to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' 2020 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule.
(Government Relations News) - September 9, 2019 —
SNMMI Sends CMS Comments on Proposed 2020 Hospital Outpatient Payment Regulation
SNMMI has submitted a comment letter to CMS on the proposed rule for the 2020 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System, recommending improvements in the way that CMS pays hospital outpatient departments for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures.
(Government Relations News) - September 3, 2019 —
ACC, ACNM, ASNC, CAA and SNMMI Respond Strongly to Myocardial PET Cuts
Alarming proposals updating payment inputs for myocardial PET, potentially leading to technical component payment reductions as high as 80 percent for some services, were included in the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2020. SNMMI and other medical societies are working to correct the inputs for the payment formula through the public comment process and direct communication with policymakers.
(Government Relations News)
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SNMMI 2020 Annual Meeting
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Headquarter Hotel: New Orleans Marriott Downtown | New Orleans | - Jan 28, 2021 -
Jan 30, 2021
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SNMMI 2021 Mid-Winter Meeting
Hyatt Regency San Francisco | San Francisco | - Jun 12, 2021 -
Jun 15, 2021
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SNMMI 2021 Annual Meeting
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Headquarter Hotel: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC | Washington | - Jun 11, 2022 -
Jun 14, 2022
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SNMMI 2022 Annual Meeting
Vancouver Convention Centre
Co-Headquarter Hotels: Fairmont Waterfront and Pan Pacific | Vancouver | Canada - Jun 8, 2024 -
Jun 11, 2024
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SNMMI 2024 Annual Meeting
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Headquarter Hotel: Fairmont Royal York | Toronto | Canada
Featured Resources
- Legislative Issues
SNMMI monitors multiple federal legislative issues and provides resources including issue summaries, letters to Congress, and analysis. Most of this information is in the government relations news section of this web site.
- Celebrate Women in Medicine Month
- Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials
- Clincal Guidelines
Tools, supported by evidence, to harmonize the practice of nuclear medicine using a progressive and safe approach.
- Journals
Learn more about journals published by or sponsored by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.