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Government Affairs Committee welcomes new chair
The Government Affairs Committee welcomed Roger Tomihama, MD, MBA, as its new chair. Dr. Tomihama will also serve as the co-chair of the Resident Advocacy Subcommittee. The Government Affairs Committee champions important government policy issues related to IR practices, such as Medicare reimbursement reform, removing barriers to care, easing administrative burdens, and training and educating the next generation of the IR workforce.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Read the SIR summary: Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for 2027
CMS has proposed CY 2027 outpatient payment updates, including rate increases and new conversion factors for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Learn more about the proposed HOPPS and ASC payment changes.
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SIR participates in Alliance of Specialty Medicine fly-in to Capitol Hill
SIR joined specialty medicine advocates on Capitol Hill to support Medicare reimbursement reform and prior authorization and step therapy changes.
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