Interventional Radiology

CMS invites feedback on two MIPS value pathways

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The CMS has asked for comments from the radiology community in relation to its proposed diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology MIPS Value Pathways.

December 20, 2024

Podcast: Brain drain in critical healthcare services

By Liz Carey

Early wins with interventional radiology (IR) programs abroad. Plus, how IR is an equity-promoting technology.

August 26, 2024

A few interventional radiologists get lion's share of industry payments

By Erik L. Ridley

A very small percentage of interventional radiologists are benefitting the most from industry payments.

July 24, 2024

SCCT: Gadolinium-based contrast agents work for TAVR planning

By Erik L. Ridley

Researchers found that GBCAs could be used in aortic stenosis patients being considered for TAVR who were contraindicated for iodinated contrast media.

July 21, 2024

Podcast: Fruitful ground for global radiology outreach

By Liz Carey

Interventional radiology training program leaders share lessons learned from their two-year program in sub-Saharan Africa.

June 24, 2024

Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

By Erin Stephens

A new column from Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers tips on how to optimize interventional radiology reimbursement.

June 17, 2024

Weekend admission for TIPS procedure tied to higher mortality risk

By Amerigo Allegretto

Weekend admission for TIPS procedures is tied to higher mortality risk and postprocedure morbidity in liver cirrhosis patients.

June 14, 2024

The rise of theranostics: Part 3 -- What is a theranostics center?

By Liz Carey

For this third in a series covering the rise of theranostics, AuntMinnie.com asked four doctors of theranostics to discuss the spectrum of freestanding theranostics center development.

June 3, 2024

ARRS: MWA safe, effective method to treat bone metastases

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) is a safe, effective method for treating bone metastases.

May 10, 2024

'Modest' growth for female, underrepresented minorities in radiology training programs

By Liz Carey

A new study identified modest gains in the representation of females and underrepresented minorities in radiology training programs.

May 3, 2024

NIH: Occupational radiation dose to RTs needs careful monitoring

By Kate Madden Yee

Occupational doses to radiologic technologists imparted by assistance with fluoroscopically-guided interventional procedures are generally low, but they do need careful monitoring, a team of National Institute of Health (NIH) researchers has found.

April 12, 2024

Can Chat GPT accurately refer patients to IR for treatment?

By Chloe G. Cross, MD

In interventional radiology (IR), most of us quickly become accustomed to needing to explain what we do. But how do patients get their own information about IR, if at all?

April 1, 2024

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