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

November 4, 2019 — Good News for Nuclear Medicine in CMS Final 2020 MPFS and HOPPS Rules
On November 1, CMS issued its final rules for HOPPS and MPFS. Thanks to the joint efforts of SNMMI, partner societies, and members, we have great news about nuclear medicine reimbursement for the coming year. Find out more.
October 24, 2019 — SNMMI Hosts Successful Capitol Hill Day, Winning New Congressional Interest
On Tuesday, October 22, SNMMI hosted a Capitol Hill Day. Members from all across the country came to Washington, D.C., to advocate for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
October 7, 2019 — NRC Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes Fall Meeting Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held its fall meeting of the Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on September 10-11. It addressed several topics of importance to SNMMI, including training and experience requirements and USP 825.
October 4, 2019 — SNMMI-ACNM Comment on NRC Proposed Revision of Patient Release Guidance
SNMMI and ACNM submitted comments to the NRC on the recently proposed revision to the draft regulatory guide, "Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material."
October 2, 2019 — Members: Thank You for Your Efforts to Protect Cardiac PET
Thank you to all the SNMMI members who sent messages to Congress and comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about its proposal to reduce reimbursement by up to 80 percent for myocardial PET in the office setting.

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