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Promise of Alzheimer’s PET Imaging Hinges on Reimbursement

Nearly a year after the FDA approved the first brain imaging test to diagnose Alzheimer’s, the test remains uncommon outside of research trials. “We have a lot of interest, but few patients are willing to pay for it,” notes Judith Rose, MD, director of PET/CT and nuclear medicine for RadNet.

Representatives Introduce Legislation to Allow Medicare Payment for RA Services

A bipartisan group of House Representatives have introduced H.R. 1148, the “Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2013,” which would authorize CMS to reimburse for procedures performed by radiology assistants (RAs) in states that have laws establishing RA practice guidelines.

Looser Rules on Approving Alzheimer’s Drugs Could Be Boon to PET Imaging

Previously, drug developers had to show that drugs improved functions of daily living. However, the FDA is proposing to loosen this requirement so researchers can test if experimental drugs may work better if given before dementia begins, when the disease may only be visible through brain PET imaging.

Idaho and Michigan Radiologic Technologist Groups Seek Licensure Laws

The effort to require radiologic technologists to obtain a state license to practice continues in two of the states without such laws. The Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists, is seeking a bill, while in Idaho, there is a bill but it may be stalled in committee

CMS Eases Path to Oncology PET Tracer Coverage

The agency agreed to the request by the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) to remove non-coverage language for PET radiopharmaceuticals that receive approval from the FDA and allow local Medicare contractors to choose to cover or not cover PET scans using newly FDA-approved tracers.

Strategic Radiology Launches Patient Safety Organization

With the intention of establishing “a safety organization that can serve as a national model,” Strategic Radiology (SR) of Palmetto is seeking formal AHRQ certification for its new Patient Safety Organization (PSO)

North Carolina May Weigh Radiologic Technologist Licensure Requirement

In the interest of patient safety, the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists hope a bill to require RTs to be licensed by the state may soon be introduced in the state legislature

RadNet Financials Reveal Impact of Sandy

Between 120 and 130 RadNet locations were impacted by power outages and patients being unable to keep appointments due to the November hurricane. In RadNet’s fourth quarter financial statement, the company puts the value of the lost business at $3.5 million

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