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Using PET scans, researchers found that low levels of dopamine in the heart were strong predictors of later development of Parkinson’s disease or dementia with Lewy bodies. Learn more: ow.ly/uVzK50QjKlN

MITA supports the development of a reimbursement framework by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that recognizes the costs of AI-enabled medical devices for the purpose of calculating annual Medicare reimbursement amounts. ow.ly/4xvp50QjKnC

Black patients underwent medical imaging for cognitive impairment years later than white and Hispanic patients and were less frequently tested with MRI, according to new research. ow.ly/Fieb50QjKoA

Early detection is essential to preventing diseases from progressing and maximizing treatment options. ow.ly/X62S50QjKpk

ICYMI: CMS removed the national coverage determination that limits patients’ ability to qualify for new drugs, giving people with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms a better path to treating the condition. ow.ly/TxyJ50QjKpX

#RighttoRepair would create new and unnecessary risks to patients, operators, and hospitals by allowing any unregulated third-party business to service and access proprietary information about medical imaging devices. ow.ly/ehni50QjKqG

The medical imaging equipment industry utilizes a complex international supply chain to manufacture and maintain specialized and complex imaging devices. ow.ly/vWl850QjKrq

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MITA appreciates the Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee for advancing the FIND Act (HR 1199/S 1544) to the full Committee and thanks sponsors Dr. Neal Dunn, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., Rep. Scott Peters and Rep. Terri A. Sewell for moving this important legislation forward x.com/DrNealDunnFL2/…

"We are proud to stand alongside more than 120 organizations in support of the FIND Act, which will help ensure patients have access to the latest diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and technologies.” -- Sue Bunning, Managing Director, MITA’s PET Group x.com/MITAtoday/stat…

MITA applauds decision by US Court of Appeals: “Our lifesaving technologies depend on copyright protections that ensure repairs are made by approved technicians and government rulemakings impacting those protections should be subject to judicial review.” nema.org/news-trends/vi…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ 2025 proposed hospital #OPPS rule is out -- MITA applauds CMSGov for recognizing important FDA-approved diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as drugs under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Setting. Our statement: bit.ly/3zCdMU2

MITA is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to maintain its “one stability, one facility” approach to inspections for positron emission tomography (PET) drugs. ow.ly/JQ4k50TCtru

For almost 40 years, NEMA’s DICOM® Standard has revolutionized medical imaging. From X-rays to MRIs, DICOM® ensures seamless communication and data quality across radiology, cardiology, and beyond. It’s a game-changer in healthcare! dicomstandard.org #DICOM

MITA applauds CMSGov for finalizing Medicare payment changes for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in its Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rule. ow.ly/BQwT50U1ocu

Did you know? NEMA first published the DICOM® Standard over 30 years ago, setting the foundation for digital imaging in radiology and other medical fields. Today, it’s one of the most widely used healthcare messaging standards in the world. ow.ly/f4A050U2CR5 #DICOM

From radiology to cardiology and even dentistry, NEMA’s DICOM® Standard powers the technology behind medical imaging devices worldwide. With billions of images in use, DICOM® keeps healthcare connected and efficient. dicomstandard.org #DICOM

NEMA’s DICOM® Standard enables medical professionals to quickly access, share, and analyze high-quality images—improving patient care every day. It’s the global language of digital imaging, used in nearly every radiology department. dicomstandard.org #DICOM

NEMA’s DICOM® Standard has transformed how doctors diagnose and treat patients. Whether it’s an emergency X-ray or a routine MRI, DICOM® makes sure the image quality and data are always reliable. dicomstandard.org #DICOM

With hundreds of thousands of devices in use, NEMA’s DICOM® Standard is at the core of modern medical imaging—from breast cancer detection to cardiac testing. It’s recognized worldwide as the gold standard for digital medical communication. dicomstandard.org #DICOM