Business of IR 2026 Virtual
Empowering IRs to lead, build and thrive in a changing healthcare landscape.
Take advantage while it's here! Watch the on-demand recordings from the Business of IR 2026 meeting!
If you're having regrets about not registering for the in-person meeting, now's your chance to watch the recordings! Due to the winter storm impacting travel across the United States, we recorded the inaugural Business of IR and will make the content available by Monday, Feb. 9 online.
Member pricing: $495*
Nonmember pricing: $695*
*The virtual registration includes recordings of the in-person proceedings and access to the full content for 3 months. No cancellations are available for the on-demand option.
This virtual option is available for a limited time only and will not be offered for future meetings. Take advantage while it’s here and register before you'll miss it!
About
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, interventional radiologists (IR) must do more than master procedures — they must also master the business of their practice. SIR Business of IR is the only conference designed to equip IRs with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to lead in private and academic practice settings.
Whether you are a private practice owner optimizing your Office-Based Lab (OBL) or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), an academic leader driving service line innovation, or a business decision maker wanting to concentrate on IR-specific insights, this 2-day event brings together the nation's foremost IR business minds to deliver practical insights and peer-tested strategies.
Across two days and multiple tracks, attendees will explore:
- Revenue cycle management, coding, and billing optimization
- Navigating reimbursement policies and payer relationships.
- Practice growth, staffing, and operational efficiency
- Outpatient migration strategies for academic and hybrid IRs
- Leadership, compensation, and value-driven decision-making
As the IR field continues to evolve, driven by policy shifts, outpatient care expansion, and reimbursement reform, this conference offers a deep dive into the business acumen and innovation strategies that are crucial for long-term success in both hospital-based and independent practice settings.
With a dual-track format and parallel consulting experience, this conference offers customized content for every practice type, career stage, and business role — from newly independent IRs to section chiefs shaping the future of hospital-based IR. Attendees will be able to tailor their experience to their specific needs—whether they are looking to innovate their practice model or optimize their financial performance under new reimbursement policies.
Join your peers, mentors, and industry experts in a focused, solutions-driven environment where business fluency becomes clinical empowerment.
Unlike clinically focused national meetings, this conference delivers practical business strategies tailored to both private practice growth and academic IR leadership through peer-led sessions, real-time consulting, and cross-sector collaboration.
Dr. Robert A. Lookstein, MD, FSIR
Dr. Robert A. Lookstein, MD, FSIR stands as a leader in the field of interventional radiology, seamlessly blending clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a commitment to advancing patient care. Dr. Lookstein is a Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine and Executive Vice Chairman of the Department of Diagnostic, Molecular, and Interventional Radiology for the Mount Sinai Health System.
Dr. Lookstein’s leadership extends to the global stage, where he serves as the 2025–2026 President of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). In this capacity, Dr. Lookstein advocates for a longitudinal clinical practice model in interventional radiology, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork and the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance patient outcomes.
Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva III, MD, FSIR
Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva III, MD, FSIR is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his medical education and residency at Baylor College of Medicine before pursuing a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Silva has an impressive track record of leadership and contributions in the field of interventional radiology. He previously served as the chairman of economics for the Society of Interventional Radiology and as the editor of the Interventional Radiology Coding Guide. Additionally, he was a board member of the Radiology Coding Certification Board for five years and also held the position of Past President of the Texas Radiological Society.
Why attend?
Interventional radiologists today need more than clinical expertise — they need business fluency. The Business of IR brings together the nation’s top IR business minds to deliver practical strategies you can use immediately, no matter what your practice model. This meeting is designed to help you navigate change with confidence and strengthen your practice for the future.
In just two days, you’ll:
Unlock strategies to maximize revenue and streamline RCM
Learn how to navigate payers and policy shifts
Gain tools to scale your practice model—OBL, ASC, hybrid, or hospital-based
Build your leadership and negotiation skills
Walk away with peer-tested solutions ready to apply on Monday morning
Who should attend?
Private practice IRs building or scaling OBLs and ASCs
Academic leaders driving service line innovation
Practice managers and decision makers navigating IR-specific business challenges
What makes this meeting different than others in the industry?
IR-specific focus: content built for interventional radiology business models
Dual track format: Optimizing Revenue and Reimbursement Strategy & Practice Growth and Innovation
Real-time consulting: vendors and experts on site for immediate solutions
Collaborative environment: connect with peers, mentors and leaders facing the same challenges
Keynotes: two high-impact sessions on the future of IR business and reimbursement
Interactive sessions: roundtables, case studies and peer-led discussions
Make it a team outing!
BONUS: get a free practice leader registration with a physician registration
Empower future leaders and strengthen partnerships
Accelerate strategy by learning together
As policy shifts and practice models evolve, success in IR isn’t just about clinical skill, it’s about business acumen. This is your opportunity to gain the tools, strategies and network to lead your practice forward.
Don’t miss this 2-for-1 opportunity! Secure your spot in Atlanta today.
Emory School of Medicine
Emory School of Medicine
Atlantic Medical Imaging
Atlantic Medical Imaging
Track 1: Optimizing Revenue and Reimbursement Strategy
What can you expect from this track?
Improve revenue outcomes: learn actionable skills to identify and recover missed revenue.
Engage in informed conversations: gain confidence in discussing revenue needs with administrators.
Build systems for accurate payment: put effective structures in place to ensure you’re paid for the work you do.
Whether you’re working in academic practice, a private practice, or a hybrid setting, this course provides adaptable strategies that apply to any practice model.
Track 2: Practice Growth and Innovation
What can you expect from this track?
Understand how current CMS payment reforms, including site neutrality and ASC-CPL expansion, impact IR practice models, reimbursement, and outpatient opportunities.
Analyze real-world case studies that demonstrate successful outpatient transitions, both in private and hospital-based IR settings.
Apply actionable strategies for developing business plans, engaging hospital executives, and preparing IR practices for financial and operational sustainability in ASC/OBL environments.
IRs are well-positioned to deliver high-value care in OBL settings, where patient satisfaction is high due to minimally invasive procedures and faster recovery times. This track will help participants align clinical excellence with sound business practices to enhance operational success and patient outcomes.