Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), formerly the Society of Nuclear Medicine, is a nonprofit scientific and professional organization that promotes the science, technology and practical application of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging (PET and SPECT). The bulk of nuclear imaging exams relate to oncology, about a third to cardiac imaging and the rest for a variety of protocols, including imaging inflammation and beta-amyloid plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease. 

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In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in the radiology community are speaking out and publicly denouncing the aggressions.  On March 1, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) released a statement condemning the actions that have led to the loss of innocent lives of civilians in Ukraine, while also voicing concern for the workers managing the country’s nuclear facilities.

Radiology leaders speak out in support of Ukraine

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in the radiology community are speaking out and publicly denouncing the aggressions. 

March 2, 2022
The U.S. Congress is working on healthcare legislation to fix medicare reimbursements and end annual cuts to physicians.

Several medical imaging societies ask to be involved in Congressional Medicare reform efforts

Numerous medical imaging societies, including the ACR, signed onto a letter dated Feb. 25 that was sent to members of Congress requesting collaboration on reforms to the Medicare physician payment system.

February 25, 2022

Prominent imaging society advocates for 5 changes following CMS amyloid PET payment decision

SNMMI is fighting for expanded coverage for amyloid PET, including broadening accepted sites of service, among other changes.

February 23, 2022

Medical isotope shortage looms as 'unplanned' outage halts Mo-99, Lu-177 production

The root cause of the problem has not yet been discovered, halting isotope production for an undisclosed amount of time, according to SNMMI.

January 26, 2022
SNMMI images of unusual imaging pattern observed on FDG PET/CT or FDG PET/MR that may be due to Omicron COVID-19 infection. Unlike the FDG PET/CT pattern seen with infections from previous strains of COVID-19, with principal involvement of the lungs, this new array of findings is primarily centered in the upper aerodigestive tract and cervical lymph nodes. What does omnicron COVID look like in medical imaging?

Unusual pattern on PET/CT may indicate COVID omicron variant

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging offered up a handful of tips to help providers who encounter such findings.

January 14, 2022
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Imaging advocate concerned after CMS grants limited coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug, related PET scans

SNMMI believes the proposed payment pathway will prevent patients' access to diagnosis and treatment.

January 12, 2022
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Imaging advocate applauds CMS’ decision to lift longstanding PET payment restriction

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is removing restrictions for using positron emission tomography scans outside of cancer care. 

November 12, 2021
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Top medical groups release new appropriate use criteria for PSMA-PET imaging

SNMMI is among the many organizations that collaborated on the updated guidance for imaging prostate cancer.

September 23, 2021
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