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GE HealthCare to launch Flyrcado injection in U.S.

AuntMinnie

Flyrcadois a unit-dose PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) agent intended for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. GE HealthCare's launch coincides with the receipt of pass-through status by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), effectiveApril 1st.

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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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CMS Adjusts Nuclear Medicine Reimbursement Policy, Expanding Access to Life-Saving Scans

Imaging Technology

1, 2024 — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced a significant adjustment to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). However, under the previous reimbursement system, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals were bundled as “supplies,” limiting access in several ways.

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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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Nuclear cardiology could face cuts in 2025

AuntMinnie

Nuclear cardiologists could see significant reductions in Medicare reimbursements in 2025, according to a leading expert. million coronary artery disease procedures per year. Despite a proposal by the U.S. We would see a drop of approximately 3% in the reimbursement per SPECT study performed,” he said.

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GE HealthCare to launch Flyrcado injection in U.S.

AuntMinnie

Flyrcadois a unit-dose PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) agent intended for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. GE HealthCare's launch coincides with the receipt of pass-through status by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), effectiveApril 1st.

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New Guidance for Amyloid and Tau PET Imaging Released

Imaging Technology

30, 2025 Earlier this month, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the Alzheimers Association released updated appropriate use criteria (AUC) for amyloid and tau PET imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease and other dementias. tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 10:20 Jan.30,