The policies cover a wide range of interventional therapies, including Shockwave Medical's IVL technology and intravascular ultrasound. 

The Society of Interventional Radiology launched its Virtex registry in 2020 with an eye on showcasing the profession's value. 

Recent evidence confirms that interventional radiology produces solid clinical outcomes while beating surgery on the cost-effectiveness of numerous procedures.

Given high mortality and a high threat of limb loss for CLTI patients, the statement aims to standardize core competencies and improve patient outcomes. 

Numerous medical imaging societies, including the ACR, signed onto a letter dated Feb. 25 that was sent to members of Congress requesting collaboration on reforms to the Medicare physician payment system.

The American Medical Association, Society of Interventional Radiology, and others are pressing appeals courts to suspend previous rulings. 

Advocates have said these changes would necessitate “massive” pay reductions, with interventional radiologists and radiation oncologists bearing the brunt. 

The measure to extend funding through Feb. 18 does not include any of the changes championed by physicians.