Advocacy
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, the White House, state lawmakers and regulators.
Our issues
Reimbursement reform
SIR fights to ensure fair and adequate reimbursement for interventional radiologists that preserves the viability of physician practices and maintain patient access to care.
Minimizing administrative burdens
SIR fights to relieve interventional radiologists of administrative burdens in associated with health plan interactions and addressing problems that contribute to increased complexity or expense.
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 federal and state governments in support of programs to bring new IRs into the practice and address issues of physician workload, quality and safety, and patient access to interventional radiology.
Make an impact today
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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.
Health Policy Affairs
On the fourth Wednesday of each month, Health Policy Affairs delivers the latest advocacy and economics news from SIR's health policy and economics division.
Connect with us
Contacts
Judi Buckalew
Director, Government and Policy Affairs
Christopher Eastlee
Senior Manager of Government Relations