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CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).

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

AuntMinnie

As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. A shortage of nuclear medicine technologists means a theranostics center may need to limit its patient volume.

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New CMS plan adds Medicare coverage of PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 2 -- Moving into communities

AuntMinnie

A decade ago, only a few radiopharmaceutical agents were used to help treat cancer patients. He also helped lead the theranostics conference at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2024 midwinter meeting. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today. Hope added. Hope added.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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The Pivotal Role of Cyclotrons in Radionuclide Production

Open Medscience

Cyclotrons advance nuclear medicine by efficiently producing key radionuclides for diagnostics and treatment within hospital settings. The post The Pivotal Role of Cyclotrons in Radionuclide Production appeared first on Open Medscience.