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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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New CMS plan adds Medicare coverage of 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 members find new home for imaging equipment advocacy efforts

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A board of directors comprised of imaging company executives will oversee the new division, which will be led by Patrick Hope, former executive director of MITA.

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NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes Expands Management Team with Appointment of Jean-Noel David, MBA, MS, as Vice President, Operations

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milla1cf Mon, 04/24/2023 - 14:10 April 24, 2023 — - NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes , LLC, a global innovator in the development, production and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic and medical imaging applications, has announced the appointment of Jean-Noel David , MBA, MS, as Vice President, Operations.

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EU clears $2B Dutch plan for medical isotope facility

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In addition, the proposal includes a nuclear health center for processing medical isotopes produced by the reactor into radiochemicals, which will then be further processed into radiopharmaceuticals that can be administered to patients for the diagnosis and treatment of several diseases, including cancer, the commission said.

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SNMMI taps Urbain as president-elect

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As SNMMI president-elect, I plan to focus on bringing and integrating radiopharmaceutical theranostics into the clinic to benefit as many patients as possible," Urbain said in an SNMMI announcement. Jean-Luc Urbain, MD, PhD. “As

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SNMMI Elects Cathy Sue Cutler, PhD, FSNMMI, as President at 2024 Annual Meeting

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She has chaired the Advocacy Domain within SNMMI’s Value Initiative, the Committee on Government Relations, and the Committee on Radiopharmaceuticals and has participated in many other committees, such as the Committee on Ethics, the Women in Nuclear Medicine Committee, and the Scientific Program Committee.