General News

Society of Interventional Radiology Selects 18 Fellows: Newest Leaders in Research, Scientific Literature, Teaching and Leadership Announced at 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans SIR Publishes Definitive Literature Review: Announces Release of “Updates in Interventional Radiology 2013,” a Concise Reference of the Current Literature Most Relevant to the Specialty Czech Society of Interventional Radiology (CSIR) Creates Memorial Medal, Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Dr. Charles T. Dotter's Presentation at Congressus Radiologicus Czechoslovacus Society of Interventional Radiology Announces 2013–14 Executive Council Members: Scott C. Goodwin, M.D., FSIR, Begins Term as SIR President; New Executive Council Members Named During SIR's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans Scott C. Goodwin, M.D., FSIR, Assumes Society of Interventional Radiology Presidency: Hasso Brothers Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, Begins 2013-14 Term During Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans Society of Interventional Radiology Honors Gold Medalists for Advancing Specialty: Honorees Ensure Future of Interventional Radiology by Advancing Quality of Medicine, Patient Care Daniel Picus Delivers Dotter Lecture; Highlights Interventional Radiology Progress Post a Job, Find a Job With SIR's Career HQ, Interventional Radiology's Specialized Job Board Connect With SIR Leaders on IR Uncut Blog

Member News

SIR Comments on the International Electrotechnical Commission Reporting Standard on Radiation Dose SIR Member J. Mark McKinney, M.D., Named APDR President. SIR Comments on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Guidance Report No. 14: Device Improvements to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging. SIR Comments on CMS Request for Information on the Use of Clinical Quality Measures SIR Submits Comments to CMS on Proposed Changes to Radiology in ASCs CMS to Mandate ICD-10 Disease Classification Code Set Compliance Oct. 1, 2014 Now Available: 2013 SIR Interventional Radiology Coding Update; Free Download for SIR Members; Nonmembers May Purchase in IR Store Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to Maintain Radiation Dose Limit; Annual Occupational Radiation Dose Limit at 50 mSv Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) Thanks SIR for Input on Policy 4.01.11—Occlusion of Uterine Arteries Using Transcatheter Embolization New HIPAA Rules Approved for 2013 Spring 2013 Issue of IR Quarterly Available SIR Submits Comments to CMS on 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule June E-News Now Posted Help SIR Celebrate 40 Years; Send Your Historic Pictures, Stories See What's Happening: Check Out the SIR Calendar Interested in Providing a Visiting Fellowship/Observership for International IRs? Learn More