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Senate attempts to pause OMB grant-making rule
The Senate-passed CR would fund the government through Dec. 11 and temporarily block OMB’s proposed federal financial assistance rule. SIR joined other healthcare organizations in opposing the proposal.
Advocacy
Practice development
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CMS collecting comments on RAPID pathway for device coverage
CMS is seeking feedback on its proposed RAPID pathway, which could reduce the time from FDA authorization to Medicare coverage for eligible breakthrough devices.
Advocacy
Coding, billing and reimbursement
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EMBOLIZE Trial takes center stage in SIR’s pain awareness month outreach
During Pain Awareness Month, SIR is highlighting chronic pelvic pain and promoting awareness of the EMBOLIZE Trial, which is evaluating embolization as a treatment option. Help support patient outreach and enrollment by sharing campaign resources.
IR research
Advocacy
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SIR joins PAD Awareness Month campaign in September
SIR is supporting PAD Awareness Month through the PAD Pulse Alliance’s “Get a Pulse on PAD” campaign, sharing weekly patient education resources throughout September. Learn more and access resources.
Continuous education
Advocacy
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Carrier advocacy coverage letter updates underway!
The Carrier Advocacy Workgroup is updating several coverage letters and developing a new resource on adrenal venous sampling (AVS) to reflect the latest evidence and payer policies.
Economics
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Strengthen shared decision making with SIR’s Patient Information Brochures
SIR’s patient information brochures provide clear, evidence-based resources that support shared decision making and help patients better understand minimally invasive treatment options. Explore the collection in the IR Business Center.
Practice development
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New vendors available on the IR Vendor Directory!
New vendors have been added to the IR Vendor Directory, giving members access to trusted solutions and partners tailored to the unique needs of IR practices. Explore the latest vendors today.
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Apply today for SIR Foundation awards!
If you plan on submitting an abstract to the SIR 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting, then you are eligible to apply for an SIR Foundation award! Learn more about each award and submit your application by Nov. 15.
Foundation
Research Funding: Awards
Featured
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Quality reporting changes you need to know
CMS has proposed several changes to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for the 2027 performance year that may affect quality reporting for interventional radiologists.
Quality improvement
Guidewire
A new vision for JVIR
Our new editorial leadership brings fresh perspectives and expertise as we continue to advance the journal and serve the interventional radiology community.
JVIR
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