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The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators

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As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and manufacturers that agree to provide pharmaceuticals at significantly reduced rates for facilities that qualify.

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Diagnostic radiology physicians net $54M in industry payments

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Pharmaceutical industry companies were involved in payments to diagnostic radiolog.

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

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Diagnostic imaging is a necessary medical tool, but it must be used with great care," said Joint Commission President Dr. Mark Chassin in a statement accompanying the release of the alert. To ensure that medical radiation dose is minimized, unnecessary radiation exposure is eliminated, and a culture of safety pervades U.S.