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Targeted radiopharmaceuticals offer new hope for longer 'healthspans'

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However, increased longevity has brought on a troubling rise in chronic disease, diminishing the quality of life later in life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than a quarter of U.S. An emerging field of precision radiopharmaceuticals brings new optimism to this mission, revolutionizing cancer care.

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Pharmacist sentenced in radiopharmaceutical criminal case

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Evidence showed that Sheriff owned and was pharmacist in charge at Shertech, a pharmacy that provided nuclear and radiopharmaceutical drugs to medical facilities. The resulting diluted product was used in procedures such as renal scans to diagnose various illnesses, such as kidney disease.

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CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

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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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MITA asks CMS to improve radiopharmaceutical coverage

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Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ACR urges full coverage for amyloid PET scans CMS proposal covers PET scans for Alzheimer’s disease MITA praises FDA for Leqembi approval FIND Act reintroduced in U.S. Senate MITA hails radiopharmaceutical legislation

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GE HealthCare to launch Flyrcado injection in U.S.

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Flyrcadois a unit-dose PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) agent intended for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. Pass-through payment status will allow the CMS to provide separate payments for the radiopharmaceutical and the PET-CT scan when performed with Flyrcado in the hospital outpatient setting.

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

Imaging Technology

Under the new policy, CMS will unpackage and pay separately for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with per-day costs exceeding $630, removing financial barriers that have long hindered patient access to essential nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures. tim.hodson Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:25 Nov.

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Italian research team shows the way on sustainability

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It can detect progressive disease in cases missed by other modalities, demonstrating its potential to guide treatment decisions effectively," they noted. SPECT and low-dose CT scans could be added for areas with suspected radiopharmaceutical uptake. For bone scans, radiopharmaceutical injections averaged 693.87 67.32

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