Government affairs

Championing IR

The Society of Interventional Radiology's Government Affairs team works diligently to further the interests of society members by advocating on their behalf before Congress, federal agencies and the White House.

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Our issues

Reimbursement reform

SIR advocates against annual Medicare cuts for interventional radiologists to ensure practitioners receive full reimbursement.

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Cutting red tape

SIR works hard to remove regulatory burdens on IR’s day-to-day activities—from data reporting to handling radioactive isotopes—making it easier to focus on what matters: patients.

Health advocacy

SIR partners with specialty physician organizations, healthcare stakeholders and members of Congress to spotlight and prioritize the treatment of conditions, such as uterine fibroids, peripheral artery disease, blood clots and cancer.

Workforce and education

SIR works with the state and federal government to bring new IRs into the practice and address issues of physician burnout and safety.

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Voices for IR

As SIR's grassroots advocacy program, Voices for IR allows volunteer members to advocate for legislative and regulatory issues on behalf of other interventional radiologists. As a participant, you'll receive comprehensive training and support to build effective relationships with lawmakers and influence legislation that affects our field. Here's what you can expect:

Live webinars and on-demand training: Gain access to Advocacy 101, SIR issue briefings and background information on critical issues.
Monthly advocacy activities: Engage in advocacy-specific events and calls to action; work directly with SIR staff on state and federal legislative outreach individually tailored to your specialty and your geographic area.
Network building: Connect with IRs and other physician specialties nationwide and mobilize when critical state and federal legislation arises.

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