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SIR participates in Alliance of Specialty Medicine fly-in to Capitol Hill
The Alliance of Specialty Medicine held its annual congressional conference and fly-in July 20–22, sharing information with Congress about the urgent need to enact Medicare reimbursement fixes and prior authorization and step therapy reform. Thank you to SIR member Roger T. Tomihama, MD, MBA, FSIR, for adding IR’s voice to this important, multispecialty effort.
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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.
Jul 23, 2026
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Coding, billing and reimbursement
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Guidewire
SIR joins Alliance of Specialty Medicine comments on new grant making rule
SIR joined a coalition urging OMB to withdraw a proposed rule that could increase political oversight of federally funded research. Learn more about the rule.
Jul 23, 2026
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IR research
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Guidewire
SIR successfully appeals NCCI edits for lower extremity revascularization (LER)
SIR and partner societies successfully urged CMS to revise billing edits for new LER codes, allowing appropriate bilateral reporting and retroactive reimbursement updates. Read about the coding changes and their implementation timeline.
Jul 23, 2026
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Economics
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Guidewire
Visit the IR Vendor Directory!
SIR has launched the IR Vendor Directory, a member-exclusive resource connecting interventional radiology practices with vetted vendors and trusted solutions. Explore the directory and find partners that can help advance your practice.
Jul 23, 2026
Practice development
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Guidewire
SIR’s MPFS summary and impact analysis is now available
CMS has proposed physician payment updates for 2027, including conversion factor reductions and reimbursement changes impacting interventional radiology. Learn more about these changes.
Jul 23, 2026
Coding, billing and reimbursement
Advocacy
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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.
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Guidewire
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.
Jul 23, 2026Advocacy Coding, billing and reimbursement -
Guidewire
SIR joins Alliance of Specialty Medicine comments on new grant making rule
SIR joined a coalition urging OMB to withdraw a proposed rule that could increase political oversight of federally funded research. Learn more about the rule.
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Guidewire
SIR successfully appeals NCCI edits for lower extremity revascularization (LER)
SIR and partner societies successfully urged CMS to revise billing edits for new LER codes, allowing appropriate bilateral reporting and retroactive reimbursement updates. Read about the coding changes and their implementation timeline.
Jul 23, 2026Advocacy Economics Coding, billing and reimbursement -
Guidewire
Visit the IR Vendor Directory!
SIR has launched the IR Vendor Directory, a member-exclusive resource connecting interventional radiology practices with vetted vendors and trusted solutions. Explore the directory and find partners that can help advance your practice.
Jul 23, 2026Practice development Membership -
Guidewire
SIR’s MPFS summary and impact analysis is now available
CMS has proposed physician payment updates for 2027, including conversion factor reductions and reimbursement changes impacting interventional radiology. Learn more about these changes.
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