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Press Releases
The ASNC media team is available to arrange interviews with experts on the news featured in ASNC’s press releases, on research published in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, and on other developments in nuclear cardiology.
Contact ASNC’s media team: Kathy Boyd David at kdavid@asnc.org or Jennifer Taylor Howell at jhowell@asnc.org.
ASNC in the News
“Shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers should ease in late March”
Following from ASNC's update, this article address the supply line for technetium-99m pyrophosphate (Tc-99m PYP) and Tc-99m hydroxymethylene diphosphonate (HMDP or HDP), which are used in cardiac amyloidosis imaging.
“Did you make the list? CMS targets cardiologists for new heart failure payment model”
ASNC Director of Regulatory Affairs Georgia Lawrence, JD, fielded questions about a new ambulatory specialty model that will result in participants having their Medicare Part B payments adjusted –9% to +9% in 2028 and 2029. In a message to members, ASNC's encouraged members assigned to the new payment model to get in touch with Ms. Lawrence, as their experiences will help inform the Society's advocacy efforts.
“Radiation doses during heart scans vary dramatically from one country to the next”
ASNC President-Elect Andrew J. Einstein, MD, PhD, MASNC, discussed new data from the IAEA Noninvasive Cardiology Protocols Study (INCAPS) 4.
“Cardiology, cardiac imaging groups support new bill delaying cuts to physician pay”
Original reporting on efforts by ASNC and other cardiology groups to delay the delay the 2.5% reduction to work relative value units that went into effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Members! Use the customizable email template in the ASNC Action Center to ask your Members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 7520, the Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act. .
“ASNC says PET is now the preferred nuclear imaging test for CAD"
Original reporting on ASNC’s position statement on clinical indications for cardiac PET MPI and myocardial blood flow quantification.
“FAPI PET shows promise to make a big impact in cardiovascular imaging"
Summary of recent PET tracer research suggesting that fibroblast activation protein inhibitors (FAPI) could support identification of pulmonary arterial hypertension and left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction.
“How does F-18 flurpiridaz PET perform in routine clinical practice?”
A clinical news report highlighting an in-press JNC research letter demonstrating the value of F-18 flurpiridaz for routine MPI in an institution that had previously performed SPECT MPI only.
“Radiology groups renew push for bill to reform prior authorization"
Health policy news reporting on efforts by ASNC and other organizations to ensure passage of the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (H.R. 3514/S. 1816), which would overhaul prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans. Note:
Members! The ASNC Action Center makes it easy to advocate for this legislation with your Members of Congress.
