Government Relations

ACNM Government Relations Areas of Focus

Representation of nuclear physician's interests before Congress and federal regulatory bodies
Monthly government affairs reports
Electronic issue alerts
FDA activities with respect to review and approval of radiopharmaceuticals
NRC quality assurance activities
Efforts to influence federal funding for nuclear medicine research
Educational and training requirements for NRC licensure
Nuclear medicine political action committee

Breaking News

ACNM relays concern about Executive Order 13769, suspending the entry of alien nationals from seven countries, to the US President. Read ACNM's letter to the president.

ACNM responds to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Draft Program-Specific Guidance About Medical Use Licenses (NRC-2016-0122), questioning the utility of the proposed revision. Read ACNM's response.

Latest News

December 6, 2018 — SNMMI Submits Comments to USP on General Chapter <825>
SNMMI submitted comments on USP General Chapter <825> on Friday, November 30th.
November 19, 2018 — SNMMI Addresses Mo-99 Isotope Shortage
SNMMI, along with several other organizations, signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy and the Office of Management and Budget in regards to Mo-99 shortages.
November 7, 2018 — SNMMI Advocacy Post-Election
A brief summary of yesterday's election results, including milestones achieved, new faces, and how you can get involved.
November 6, 2018 — NRC Seeks Public Input on Training and Experience Requirements
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be holding public meetings to obtain input on training and experience requirements.
November 2, 2018 — CMS Issues Final 2019 Payment Rules
CMS has released the Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rules.

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