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Impact of Moly 99 Shortage on Cardiology

Impact of Moly 99 Shortage on Cardiology. Patrick White September 27, 2011. MedAxiom. Network of 325 cardiology practices Average size – 18 physicians Robust Database of Practice Performance Metrics Consulting Services Meetings, Webcasts and Listservs Best Practices.

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Impact of Moly 99 Shortage on Cardiology

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  1. Impact of Moly 99 Shortage on Cardiology Patrick White September 27, 2011

  2. MedAxiom • Network of 325 cardiology practices • Average size – 18 physicians • Robust Database of Practice Performance Metrics • Consulting Services • Meetings, Webcasts and Listservs • Best Practices

  3. Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Procedures • Volumes are decreasing – overall and in ratio to volume of patients seen • Appropriate Use Criteria • Stewardship of Healthcare Dollars • Radiation Concerns • Radiology Benefit Managers • Economic Downturn • Higher Co-Pays and Deductibles

  4. Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Procedures

  5. Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Procedures

  6. Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Procedures

  7. Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Procedures

  8. Why is Moly-99 Important? • Cardiac SPECT is a powerful diagnostic tool • Cardiac PET requires Rubidium-82 which is currently unavailable • Stress Echo has inferior Sensitivity to SPECT • The shortage of Moly-99 may have had an effect on cardiac catheterization

  9. A Potential Impact of the Shortage?

  10. Cardiology’s Success

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