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SIR asks physicians to sign the Federation for Pain Care Access (FPCA) petition to help demonstrate to Congress the impact these LCDs would have on patient care across the nation. Both the MACs and Congress must hear from us to ensure we maintain access to essential pain management treatments for your patients. Patient care shouldn’t be determined by ZIP code, but by medical need as determined by physicians.
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SIR submits comments on proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
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SIR urged CMS to protect patient access to interventional radiology services by addressing physician payment reductions, modifier-25 cuts, practice expense policies, and MIPS reporting requirements in the proposed 2027 MPFS rule.
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Senate attempts to pause OMB grant-making rule
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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
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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
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SIR joins PAD Awareness Month campaign in September
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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
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Guidewire
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CMS collecting comments on RAPID pathway for device coverage
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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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Guidewire
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Read the SIR summary: Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for 2027
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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.
Coding, billing and reimbursement
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Health Policy Affairs
SIR submits comments on proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
SIR urged CMS to protect patient access to interventional radiology services by addressing physician payment reductions, modifier-25 cuts, practice expense policies, and MIPS reporting requirements in the proposed 2027 MPFS rule.
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Guidewire
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 -
Guidewire
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 -
Guidewire
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 -
Guidewire
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 -
Guidewire
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.
Coding, billing and reimbursement Advocacy
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