Study Resources

Referring Dementia Practices

Training Materials 

Download the New IDEAS Study Site Resource Guide for quick reference to important site resources. 

• Study Protocol
• Case Report Form Packet - Dementia Practice – Version 6, September 2023
• New IDEAS Study Pocket Card - Version 2, January 2022
• Protocol Training for Referring Dementia Physicians and Practice Staff – Version 1.5, January 2022  PDF Version | PPT Version
• Practice and Staff Registration for Referring Dementia Practices – Version 1, February 2021 PDF Version | PPT Version
• Guidance on Advarra IRB Submissions for Referring Dementia Physicians and Practice Staff – Version 1.2, Nov 2021 PDF Version | PPT Version
• Case Registration and Data Entry for Referring Dementia Practices – Version 1, February 2021  PDF Version | PPT Version
• How to Update Banking and Tax Information in the New IDEAS Portal
• How to Complete a New IDEAS Physician Profile
• How to Submit a Data Change Request in the New IDEAS Portal 
• Informed Consent Form Training - Data Management Guide for Dementia Practice Staff – Version 1, December 2023

Regulatory Guidance

To access your approved Informed Consent Form (ICF), site approval letter and/or other IRB approved documents, log in to your CIRBI Portal 

• Initial Submission Instructions
• Protocol Deviation Submission Instructions 
• Continuing Review Submission Instructions
• Remote Consent Instructions
• Site Termination Instructions 
• Obtaining a Translated ICF - Please email newideas-regulatory@acr.org. 

Informed Consent Discussion Documents and Templates

For additional patient-facing resources, view the study's Recruitment Toolkit 

• New IDEAS Informed Consent Form Checklist for Site Coordinators
• New IDEAS Saliva Collection Instructions for Participants
• New IDEAS Blood Collection Instructions for Participants
• Transportation Assistance Information Sheet
• Blood Draw Information Sheet for Patients 
• PET Scan Reminder Sheet for Patients
• Email Template for Biosample Collection Kit Shipment Patient Reminder (PDF) 
• Letter for Incorrect Scan Bill Sent to Patient (PDF)

Medicare Advantage Plan Guidance  

• New IDEAS Medicare Advantage Plan Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions 

PET Imaging Facilities

• Nuts & Bolts of Medicare Reimbursement for New IDEAS – April 22, 2021 (Recorded Webinar –  May 12, 2021)
• Updated Sample Claim Forms  – January 4, 2024 (Note: Claim forms applicable to scans conducted after October 13, 2023) 
• Sample Claim Forms – January 21, 2021 (Note: Claim forms applicable to scans conducted before October 13, 2023)
• Claim Denial Check List – January 13, 2021 
• Amyloid PET Scan Denial Appeal Letter Template (Download Instructions) 

Technologist and Interpreting Physician Resources 

• PET Imaging of the Brain for Technologists
• Optimal Patient Prep - Amyloid Brain PET (video)
• Working with Patients Being Evaluated (video)
• Patient Positioning for PET (video)
• Dose Uptake Time Scan for Amyloid Brain PET (video)
• Amyloid Tracer Reader Training Guidance
• List of Approved PET Scanners

Study Policies and Memorandums

• Study Closure Memorandum – February 15, 2024
  • Study Closure Guide and FAQs – February 15, 2024
• Updated Billing Guidance for New IDEAS Amyloid PET Scans – December 12, 2023
• New IDEAS Registration Waiver Policy – Version 1, August 1, 2023
• New IDEAS Enrollment Cap Policy – Version 1, February 9, 2021
  • All Other Race/Ethnicity Cohort Enrollment Update Memorandum - August 1, 2023
  • Temporary Enrollment Pause Memorandum – effective March 1, 2022; updated August 19, 2022
  • Original Temporary Enrollment Pause Memorandum – February 1, 2022
  • Temporary Enrollment Pause FAQs
• Retention of Records Policy for the New IDEAS Study 
• Participating Site Indirect Cost Rate Policy
• New IDEAS Coinsurance Reimbursement Program Policy – Version 1, December 2021; Updated May 2022
• New IDEAS Study Advertising Policy – Version 1, February 5, 2021