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Watch for new member benefit, SIR Scan What’s the latest word on GAE research? How do you recognize the signs of “imposter syndrome?” Are you looking for a new podcast episode to enliven your commute? Find all this and more in the new monthly SIR newsletter, SIR Scan. On the fourth Thursday of each month, this email will bring you the latest highlights from the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR), IR Quarterly, the Kinked Wire podcast, and more. Questions? Suggestions? Contact SIR Director of Publications Brian Haefs at bhaefs@sirweb.org.


CMS repeals Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Reasonable and


Necessary final rule On Nov. 12, the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) rescinded the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and definition of “Reasonable and Necessary” (MCIT/R&N) final rule because of concerns that the provisions in the final rule may not have been sufficient to protect Medicare patients. By rescinding this rule, CMS can take action that will better address those safety concerns in the future. CMS intends to explore coverage process improvements that will enhance access to innovative and beneficial medical devices in a way that will better suit the health care needs of people with Medicare.


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reimbursement news Be sure to visit the new coding and reimbursement news page for monthly updates on coding content, as well as information on upcoming conferences, training, events and coding and billing changes. Find it under the practice resources on sirweb.org or at sirweb. org/practice-resources/coding-page.


Guidelines mobile app now available


for Android devices The popular Guidelinesmobile app is now available on Google Play for Android devices! Download it now to access SIR guideline recommendations in an easy, accessible and interactive format.


Download the SIR SIR joins Radiology Health Equity Coalition to


address healthcare disparities SIR is one of eight major radiology organizations collaborating to form the Radiology Health Equity Coalition. The coalition intends to improve healthcare equity in the radiology arena and beyond by collecting, assessing and disseminating resources and best practices and connecting with and advocating for patients and community members. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the disproportionate numbers of persons of racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents affected by barriers to care in the United States.


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You can join the effort by committing to promote healthcare equity at radhealthequity.org, where you will find additional information about the coalition and its members. You will also find real-world disparities that reflect opportunities to help improve outcomes.


SIR will keep you posted on research, events and how you may make a difference. Please send questions or comments to info@radhealthequity.org.


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Connect Mobile App #ConnectWithSIR by downloading the SIR Connect mobile app! The SIR Connect mobile app has recently been updated and is available to download for Apple and Android devices. Make a post on the open forum, download library documents and more, all from your smartphone or mobile device.


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