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

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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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MGMA weighs in on proposed MPFS, QPP rule

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The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) has published its comments on the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule. The association made recommendations regarding the Medicare conversation factor and the extension of telehealth service provisions. “We

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ACR publishes summary of 2025 MPFS

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The American College of Radiology (ACR) has developed a detailed summary of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The summary outlines Medicare payment provisions and updates to the Quality Payment Program.

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SNMMI opposes conversion factor cuts to MPFS

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The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is opposing conversion factor cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule for 2025. rise in the Medicare Economic Index for 2025. rise in the Medicare Economic Index for 2025.

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ACR responds to CMS proposed 2025 MPFS rule

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) 2025 rule. The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that begins in January 2012. California will implement even stricter requirements beginning in January 2013.