GOP Doctors Caucus Hosts Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals

The GOP Doctors Caucus hosted the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals to discuss domestic production, international supply chains and cost and patient access challenges. 

Nuclear medicine is a unique specialty that uses limited quantities of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. While MRIs and X-rays can only image the structure of soft tissues, such as organs, intestines and blood vessels, nuclear imaging evaluates function. This method is critical for deeper evaluation and detecting diseases earlier through assessment at the cellular and molecular level.

“The GOP Doctors Caucus is committed to advancing health innovation in the United States,” said Co-Chairs Murphy, M.D. & Joyce, M.D. “Nuclear medicine is a powerful diagnostic tool that has revolutionized disease detection and treatment outcomes. We appreciate the contributions of America‘s radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical industry to improve patient care and look forward to supporting its continued growth here at home and globally.”