DotMed Cost Containment Corner
Nuclear Medicine in Perfect Harmony – Increased Patient Safety at a Lower Cost for Healthcare Organizations
By Yossi Srour, President and CEO of UltraSPECT Inc.
Nuclear medicine (NM) is indispensable for diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions including
heart diseases and many types of cancers. While its value is recognized in a healthcare organization,
what many today are still surprised to discover is the relatively high radiation dose compared to other
modalities. Over the past decade much focus has been put on the high dose – and subsequent efforts to
lower the dose. Devastating stories in the news media have called attention to it, and well-known
initiatives like Image Wisely and Image Gently have for years been advocating for increased safety and
lower dose.
