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‘Unsustainable’: Physicians, Lawsuit Challenge Medicare’s WISeR Prior Auth Experiment

(Medscape) Doctors in multiple states report unpaid claims and care delays under the new federal program, as a lawsuit seeks answers about AI algorithms and data security.

Why Women Are Missing in Interventional Radiology—and How Increasing Their Numbers Could Bridge Healthcare Gaps

(Her Zindagi) From misconceptions about radiation to work-life balance challenges, we explore the why there fewer women in Interventional Radiology, and how bridging the gender gap can be helpful.

How interventional radiology can help treat chronic pain

(Shawano Leader) Chronic pain often disrupts the quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. For those seeking advanced, targeted solutions, interventional radiology has emerged as an effective option to address various types of pain. Through minimally invasive techniques guided by imaging technologies, interventional radiologists can deliver precise treatments. The treatments focus on targeting the root causes of pain.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles uses virtual reality to transform minimally invasive procedures for patients

(LA Times) Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Interventional Radiology team—one of the most universally visited specialties at the hospital—is working to minimize negative medical experiences using virtual reality (VR) technology.

Addressing the Interventional Radiology Shortage

(RSNA) Survey uncovers the global IR shortage and next steps to expand the subspecialty.

SIR proposes local coverage determination (LCD) for minimally invasive arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint

On May 6, SIR submitted comment letters to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contractors Noridian, CGS and Palmetto opposing their proposed LCD for minimally invasive (MI) arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ).