Practice development
The Carrier Advocacy Workgroup works to eliminate barriers to patient access and reimbursement by addressing payer coverage and policy challenges affecting interventional radiology. Available at no cost as an SIR member benefit, members may submit coverage denials, restrictive policies, or inconsistent reimbursement for review and advocacy support by completing the Carrier Advocacy question form.
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Visit the new IR Vendor Directory!
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SIR launched a new member-exclusive IR Vendor Directory featuring vetted partners and solutions to help interventional radiologists streamline practice needs and focus on patient care.
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Full schedule now available for the SIR 2026 IR Residency Practicum!
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All trainees are invited to attend the expanded SIR 2026 IR Residency Practicum in Atlanta.
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View all 3 tracks at SIR EDGE 2026! Plus, a new kind of forum…
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This October, innovators from across the country will gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for a different type of IR meeting!
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Health Policy Affairs
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SIR summary: Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for 2027
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On July 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) for calendar year (CY) 2027.
Economics
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Registration is now open for the APDIR Education Meeting
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Join program directors from across the country in discussing the most critical topics for interventional radiology program directors and leaders.
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Help advance IR advocacy! Become an SIR delegate for the AMA
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Physicians interested in healthcare policy, reimbursement, scope of practice and current healthcare issues are encouraged to learn more about the position and apply.
Advocacy
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Guidewire
Visit the new IR Vendor Directory!
SIR launched a new member-exclusive IR Vendor Directory featuring vetted partners and solutions to help interventional radiologists streamline practice needs and focus on patient care.
-
Guidewire
Full schedule now available for the SIR 2026 IR Residency Practicum!
All trainees are invited to attend the expanded SIR 2026 IR Residency Practicum in Atlanta.
Medical student Resident-in-training -
Guidewire
View all 3 tracks at SIR EDGE 2026! Plus, a new kind of forum…
This October, innovators from across the country will gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for a different type of IR meeting!
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Health Policy Affairs
SIR summary: Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for 2027
On July 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) for calendar year (CY) 2027.
Economics -
Guidewire
Registration is now open for the APDIR Education Meeting
Join program directors from across the country in discussing the most critical topics for interventional radiology program directors and leaders.
-
Guidewire
Help advance IR advocacy! Become an SIR delegate for the AMA
Physicians interested in healthcare policy, reimbursement, scope of practice and current healthcare issues are encouraged to learn more about the position and apply.
Advocacy Volunteer
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