Hospital Medicare PET Scan 
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Alzheimer’s disease patients with cognitive impairment or dementia who were referred for amyloid PET scans had fewer hospitalizations compared with a matched control group, according to a study published October 9 in JAMA Neurology. Each participant was matched to a control Medicare beneficiary who had not undergone amyloid PET.
AuntMinnie
JULY 10, 2024
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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AuntMinnie
JULY 10, 2024
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).
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In a study of over 25,000 Medicare beneficiaries with mild cognitive decline or dementia, researchers found that obtaining amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scans resulted in no statistically significant differences upon subsequent hospitalization and emergency department visit rates at one year.
TRA Medical Imaging
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Factors That Affect the Cost of an Imaging Exam Several key factors determine the cost of your imaging exam, including: Type of Exam Imaging procedures like X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, and PET scans have different price points. Does Insurance Cover My Imaging Exam?
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 30, 2025
The new criteria expand PET imaging guidance to include tau PET, incorporate updated information, and provide specific guidance to enhance diagnostic precision, treatment decisions, and patient care. This 2024 update is the first revision since the initial AUC for amyloid PET was introduced in 2013. Since then, the U.S.
TRA Medical Imaging
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Factors That Affect the Cost of an Imaging Exam Several key factors determine the cost of your imaging exam, including: Type of Exam Imaging procedures like X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, and PET scans have different price points. Does Insurance Cover My Imaging Exam?
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