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Society of Interventional Radiology names Saher S. Sabri, MD, FSIR, president for 2026–2027
Other key leaders of SIR and SIR Foundation announced.
The Society of Interventional Radiology 2026 Gold Medals and Charles T. Dotter Lecture delivered at annual meeting
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal, to Thierry Jacques de Baère, MD, (posthumously); Scott Craig Goodwin, MD, MBA, FSIR; and Lindsay Machan MD, FSIR; during its Annual Scientific Meeting in Toronto.
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Joint Statement of Vascular and Interventional Medical Societies on the HHS Office of Inspector General Report OEI-01-24-00250
The undersigned societies acknowledge the release of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General report OEI-01-24-00250 and resulting media coverage and welcome the opportunity to engage constructively with HHS on its findings.
Society of Interventional Radiology publishes practice guidance for treatment of enlarged prostate
New guidance emphasizes interventional radiology’s role in the longitudinal care of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
New position statement highlights the growing role of genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis
Society of Interventional Radiology outlines evidence base, mechanism, safety, and future direction for minimally invasive treatment
Society of Interventional Radiology names Saher S. Sabri, MD, FSIR, president for 2026–2027
Saher S. Sabri, MD, FSIR, announced SIR president for 2026–2027, along with other key leaders of SIR and SIR Foundation announced.
Society of Interventional Radiology inducts 34 Fellows
Physicians recognized for achievements in research, teaching, published works and leadership at SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
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Twelve-month DOORwaY90 results demonstrate complete local tumour control for HCC
(Interventional News) Twelve-month DOORwaY90 results demonstrate complete local tumour control for HCC
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Cook Medical and Siemens Healthineers Introduce Integrated iMRI Suite
(Endovascular Today) Cook Medical and Siemens Healthineers Introduce Integrated iMRI Suite
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‘Unsustainable’: Physicians, Lawsuit Challenge Medicare’s WISeR Prior Auth Experiment
(Medscape) Doctors in multiple states report unpaid claims and care delays under the new federal program, as a lawsuit seeks answers about AI algorithms and data security.
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Medicare delays prior authorization pilot program for key interventional radiology service
(Radiology Business) CMS officially announced the move on April 6, with it applying to the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model.
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Radiology business leaders urge Congress to replace ‘burdensome’ Medicare payment program
(Radiology Business) The Republican and Democratic Doctors Caucuses sent an informal request to medical societies, seeking ways to reform Medicare’s push toward value-based care.
Coding, billing and reimbursement
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