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Moving Theranostics from Bench to Bedside
Recognizing the growing and significant role in delivering precision medicine to patients, the 2018 SNMMI Mid-Winter and ACNM Annual Meeting, taking place January 25-27, 2018 in Orlando, Florida, will feature a dedicated track on Theranostics.
IDEAS Webinars and Resources
SNMMI offers a number of free resources on the Imaging Dementia — Evidence for Amyloid Scanning (IDEAS) Study, including helpful links and on-demand webinars.
Targeted Radioisotope Therapy Webinar Series
The new technologies of radionuclide therapy are allowing for personalized treatment of various forms of cancer. Learn more about the clinical utility of these procedures and earn free CE credit.
Healthcare Provider
Welcome to our Healthcare Provider portal. Everything you need to understand the advantages and applications of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging in your practice. Find out more about ordering the right test for the right patient at the right time.
- What's New
- Disease-Specific Information
- Guidelines
- Ordering Information
- Other Resources
- Request a Speaker
SNMMI's Newly Approved Appropriate Use Criteria
Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) are statements that contain indications describing when, and how often, an intervention should be performed under the auspices of scientific evidence, clinical judgment, and patient values while avoiding unnecessary provisions of services. SNMMI follows a balanced multidisciplinary approach to guidance development by including various stakeholders in the development process. To view the development process, please click the following link: SNMMI AUC Development Process.
NEW AUCs:
- Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy in Abdominal Pain
- FDG PET/CT Restaging and Response Assessment of Malignant Disease
- Bone Scintigraphy in Prostate and Breast Cancer
- Ventilation/Perfusion (V/Q) Imaging in Pulmonary Embolism
Disease-Specific Information
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Neurology
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Guidance
SNMMI has created guidelines to identify those elements of the procedure that are most important in obtaining a high-quality examination, Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC), and is working towards optimizing dose.
Guidelines
Appropriate Use Criteria
Dosimetry
Dose Optimization
Related Resources
NCCN's Guidelines Tabular Summary
NCCN Practice Guidelines Narrative Summary
Ordering Information
The SNMMI PET Center of Excellence has created a go-to resource with in-depth ordering information and printable materials related to PET and PET/CT, including:
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Sample Request Forms
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Sample Letters of Medical Necessity
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Sample Reports from Nuclear Medicine Physician
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CMS Decision Memos
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Other Resources
Request a Speaker
SNMMI is dedicated to providing the community with access to the most knowledgeable and experienced speakers in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. As part of the new Outreach Program, SNMMI is working to enhance relationships with relevant societies and patient organizations. We have created a pool of speakers who can speak at your next meeting. Please complete the form below to request a speaker.
Outreach Speaker Request Form
Outreach Program
FAQs
- June 12, 2018 —
The AMA's RUC and Why It Is Important to You
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an expert panel called the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC), which advocates for accurate valuation of all physician services. If you receive a request from SNMMI to participate in an AMA RUC survey, it is imperative that you participate so your voice can be heard.
(Coding and Reimbursement News) - June 7, 2018 —
WMIS, ACR and SNMMI Urge CMS to Reopen Reconsideration for NaF PET
Medicare patients with metastatic cancers may be negatively impacted by the recent decision of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to decline to provide coverage for 18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography (NaF PET) imaging.
(Press Release) - June 6, 2018 —
New Nuclear Medicine Method Shows Promise for Better Detection of Neuroendocrine Tumors
Researchers have shown that a new nuclear medicine procedure could safely and more effectively detect cancerous gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors than current methods. The study is featured in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
(Press Release) - June 4, 2018 —
Novel PET Imaging Noninvasively Pinpoints Colitis Inflammation Sites
A novel positron emission tomography (PET) imaging method shows promise for noninvasively pinpointing sites of inflammation in people with inflammatory bowel disease, which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), study is featured in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
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Jun 26, 2018
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SNMMI 2018 Annual Meeting
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Headquarter Hotel: Philadelphia Marriott | Philadelphia | - Oct 3, 2018 -
Oct 7, 2018
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88th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association
Marriott Marquis | Washington | - Jan 17, 2019 -
Jan 19, 2019
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SNMMI 2019 Mid-Winter Meeting
Renaissance Palm Springs | Palm Springs | - Jun 22, 2019 -
Jun 25, 2019
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SNMMI 2019 Annual Meeting
Anaheim Convention Center
Headquarter Hotel: Hilton Anaheim | Anaheim | - Jan 23, 2020 -
Jan 25, 2020
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SNMMI 2020 Mid-Winter Meeting
Marriott Tampa Waterside | Tampa |
Featured Resources
- Legislative Issues
SNMMI monitors multiple federal legislative issues and provides resources including issue summaries, letters to Congress, and analysis. Most of this information is in the government relations news section of this web site.
- Celebrate Women in Medicine Month
- Journals
Learn more about journals published by or sponsored by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
- Clincal Guidelines
Tools, supported by evidence, to harmonize the practice of nuclear medicine using a progressive and safe approach.
- Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials