Nuclear Cardiology Blog

Blunted Heart Rate Response to Lexiscan: An Independent Prognostic Indicator?

by Jim McGee BA BS CNMT ARRT(N)(R) | May 29, 2018 | Clinical

There is an expanding body of evidence published over the last ten years or so that heart rate reponse to vasodilators is just as important as HRR to exercise. Weâ€™ll focus on one study in particular.

Free Nuclear Medicine CE Credits | CNMTs | Online Continuing Education

by Jim McGee BA BS CNMT ARRT(N)(R) | May 18, 2018 | Continuing Education

Updated Feb 13, 2018 | For CNMTs: Reviews & ratings of online CE providers. Clearly explains your online Nuclear Medicine CEU options, including free nuclear medicine CE credits. In-depth instructions for all CE providers.

Printable Stress Test Worksheets & (Nuclear) Cardiology Lab Documentation

by Jim McGee BA BS CNMT ARRT(N)(R) | May 10, 2018 | Resources

Printable Stress Test Worksheets & Other (Nuclear) Cardiology Lab Documentation Updated on May 10th, 2018 by Jim McGee, BS CNMT Download Your Free Resources Below Just click below to download these PDFs and editable Word documents that you can use in your...

The Importance of Accreditation Compliant Nuclear Cardiology Reports

by Jim McGee BA BS CNMT ARRT(N)(R) | Jan 17, 2018 | Reporting Standards

The importance of nuclear cardiology final reports, accreditation & standardized reporting, and what is required to achieve high quality, accreditation-compliant nuclear cardiology final reports.

2017 ICANL Report Compliance: The Definitive Guide and Checklist

by Jim McGee BA BS CNMT ARRT(N)(R) | Oct 4, 2016 | Reporting Standards

Clearly explains & itemizes the 2017 IAC Nuclear/PET reporting standards. Quickly assess your compliance.

CMS Mandates Appropriate Use Criteria Consultation [September 2017 Update]

by Jim McGee BA BS CNMT ARRT(N)(R) | Aug 16, 2016 | Appropriate Use Criteria

Ordering physicians/providers are going to have to document Appropriate Use Criteria consultation at the time they order advanced diagnostic imaging. Imaging labs are going to have to report that consultation on their claims to CMS â€“ or they will not be reimbursed. This goes into effect January 1, 2018.

ICANL: How to Get & Keep Accreditation

by Jim McGee BA BS CNMT ARRT(N)(R) | Aug 24, 2014 | ICANL

This tutorial will walk you through the most important practical aspects of successfully obtaining and keeping IAC Nuclear/PET (ICANL) accreditation as a Nuclear Cardiology laboratory.