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November 15, 2019 — Good News for Members on CMS PET NCD
After reviewing the NCDs for PET for Myocardial Perfusion and PET for Myocardial Viability, CMS clarified that PET quantitative myocardial blood flow is coverable under these NCDs.
November 4, 2019 — Good News for Nuclear Medicine in CMS Final 2020 MPFS and HOPPS Rules
On November 1, CMS issued its final rules for HOPPS and MPFS. Thanks to the joint efforts of SNMMI, partner societies, and members, we have great news about nuclear medicine reimbursement for the coming year. Find out more.
October 24, 2019 — SNMMI Hosts Successful Capitol Hill Day, Winning New Congressional Interest
On Tuesday, October 22, SNMMI hosted a Capitol Hill Day. Members from all across the country came to Washington, D.C., to advocate for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
October 7, 2019 — NRC Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes Fall Meeting Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held its fall meeting of the Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on September 10-11. It addressed several topics of importance to SNMMI, including training and experience requirements and USP 825.
October 4, 2019 — SNMMI-ACNM Comment on NRC Proposed Revision of Patient Release Guidance
SNMMI and ACNM submitted comments to the NRC on the recently proposed revision to the draft regulatory guide, "Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material."
October 2, 2019 — Members: Thank You for Your Efforts to Protect Cardiac PET
Thank you to all the SNMMI members who sent messages to Congress and comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about its proposal to reduce reimbursement by up to 80 percent for myocardial PET in the office setting.
September 23, 2019 — Joint Society Call to Action: Congressional Sign On Letter to CMS Addresses Proposed PET Cuts, Patient Impacts
As we continue our many efforts to address the cuts proposed in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, we need your help! Most recently, the ACC, ASNC, CAA, SNMMI and ACNM have secured a Congressional sign-on letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by Reps. Mike Kelly, (R-PA), Ron Estes (R-KS), and Ron Kind, (D-WI). As members, we urge you to write, call, or email your representatives and senators and ask them to sign the letter and voice concerns with CMS directly.
September 19, 2019 — Nuclear Medicine Technologist Licensure Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania
On September 6, 2019 House Bill 1811 was introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

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