Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is an American national organization of physicians, scientists and allied health professionals dedicated to improving public health through the use of minimally invasive, image-guided therapeutic interventions for disease management. Find more news on the interventional radiology (IR) page.

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Radiologists fear scope creep, pressing societies to oppose MARCA bill granting rad assistants more sway

The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act has divided members of the specialty, with some arguing that RAs could help free up physicians to concentrate on complex or urgent cases. 

September 3, 2021
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‘Grave concern’: Radiologist reimbursement expected to plummet after CMS clinical labor wage update

The Society of Interventional Radiology said the proposed cuts represent a “perfect storm,” resulting from the feds’ failure to keep labor rates and product tables current with inflation.

August 16, 2021
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Society of Interventional Radiology issues guidance for minimally invasive lung cancer treatments

The documents detail appropriate patient selection for image-guided percutaneous ablation along with post-treatment care and follow-up protocols, among other topics.

August 2, 2021
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Top imaging advocates join initiative pledging equity, diversity in medicine

The American College of Radiology is among those dedicated to creating a more inclusive healthcare environment.

July 29, 2021

Interventional radiologists without fellowship training remain crucial to stroke care access

Doctors without neurointerventional certification increase the number of providers offering endovascular therapy by more than 20%, a new surveys shows.

July 27, 2021
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Radiologists among millions of healthcare professionals urging for COVID-19 vaccination mandates

The Society of Interventional Radiology is among nearly 60 medical societies signing a statement supporting mandates among hospitals and other healthcare workplaces.

July 26, 2021
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Radiologists who use ‘dysfunctional’ coping strategies increase risk of experiencing anxiety by 125%

"Behavioral disengagement" produced the greatest uptick at 169%, according to international survey results shared June 8 in Academic Radiology

June 10, 2021
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Radiologists ask Congress for $3B to offset looming cuts in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

In a letter to lawmakers, 63 medical groups said the pandemic continues to challenge physician practices. 

April 29, 2021