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.

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE
Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.
Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%
Medicare claims submitted between 2017 and 2022 showed a 712% increase in thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and a 137% increase in thrombectomy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Society of Interventional Radiology joins others in urging Medicare payment for high-cost disposables
The resolution urges the AMA to advocate for separate payment for certain services using supplies priced above $500, as well as those containing high-cost equipment.
PAD is a public health crisis say cardiovascular societies
September is peripheral artery disease (PAD) awareness month, and medical societies are using it to promote awareness for patients and referring physicians to act against the debilitating disease.
How to address the shortage of interventional radiologists
Elizabeth Ann Ignacio, MD, FSIR, FACR, chair of SIR Small and Rural Practices Committee, and an ACR board member, outlines ways to make these positions outside of major cities more attractive.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Radiologists demand greater transparency from CMS in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Docs are “particularly concerned” that the dearth of data could be concealing issues with cost measures or benchmarks, 45 physician groups including the ACR wrote recently.

Congress averts Medicare cuts set to hit radiologists, sending final bill to president

The U.S. House finalized legislation in a 384-38 vote, drawing praise from the American Medical Association and other provider groups.

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Radiologist preferences driving significant cost variability in common imaging-guided procedures

Stanford scientists believe the data underline the need to educate rads about standardization to help curb costs and deliver value.

Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE

Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%

Society of Interventional Radiology joins others in urging Medicare payment for high-cost disposables

PAD is a public health crisis say cardiovascular societies

How to address the shortage of interventional radiologists