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In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, interventional radiologists (IR) must do more than master procedures — they must also master the business of their practice. SIR Business of IR is the only conference designed to equip IRs with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to lead in private and academic practice settings.
Whether you are a private practice owner optimizing your Office-Based Lab (OBL) or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), an academic leader driving service line innovation, or a business decision maker wanting to concentrate on IR-specific insights, this 2-day event brings together the nation's foremost IR business minds to deliver practical insights and peer-tested strategies.
Across multiple tracks, attendees will explore:
- Revenue cycle management, coding, and billing optimization
- Navigating reimbursement policies and payer relationships.
- Practice growth, staffing, and operational efficiency
- Outpatient migration strategies for academic and hybrid IRs
- Leadership, compensation, and value-driven decision-making
As the IR field continues to evolve, driven by policy shifts, outpatient care expansion, and reimbursement reform, this conference offers a deep dive into the business acumen and innovation strategies that are crucial for long-term success in both hospital-based and independent practice settings.
With a dual-track format and parallel consulting experience, this conference offers customized content for every practice type, career stage, and business role — from newly independent IRs to section chiefs shaping the future of hospital-based IR. Attendees will be able to tailor their experience to their specific needs—whether they are looking to innovate their practice model or optimize their financial performance under new reimbursement policies.
Join your peers, mentors, and industry experts in a focused, solutions-driven environment where business fluency becomes clinical empowerment.
Unlike clinically focused national meetings, this conference delivers practical business strategies tailored to both private practice growth and academic IR leadership through peer-led sessions, real-time consulting, and cross-sector collaboration.
Take advantage while it's here! Watch the on-demand recordings from the Business of IR 2026 meeting!
If you're having regrets about not registering for the in-person meeting, now's your chance to watch the recordings! Due to the winter storm impacting travel across the United States, we recorded the inaugural Business of IR and will make the content available by Monday, Feb. 9 online.
*The virtual registration includes recordings of the in-person proceedings and access to the full content until May 9, 2026. No cancellations are available for the on-demand option.
This virtual option is available for a limited time only and will not be offered for future meetings. Take advantage while it’s here and register before you'll miss it!
Additional Information
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 SIR Business of IR 2026 Errata.pdf | 129.89 KB |
Track 1: Optimizing Revenue and Reimbursement Strategy
What can you expect from this track?
- Improve revenue outcomes: learn actionable skills to identify and recover missed revenue.
- Engage in informed conversations: gain confidence in discussing revenue needs with administrators.
- Build systems for accurate payment: put effective structures in place to ensure you’re paid for the work you do.
Whether you’re working in academic practice, a private practice, or a hybrid setting, this course provides adaptable strategies that apply to any practice model.
Track 2: Practice Growth and Innovation
What can you expect from this track?
- Understand how current CMS payment reforms, including site neutrality and ASC-CPL expansion, impact IR practice models, reimbursement, and outpatient opportunities.
- Analyze real-world case studies that demonstrate successful outpatient transitions, both in private and hospital-based IR settings.
- Apply actionable strategies for developing business plans, engaging hospital executives, and preparing IR practices for financial and operational sustainability in ASC/OBL environments.
IRs are well-positioned to deliver high-value care in OBL settings, where patient satisfaction is high due to minimally invasive procedures and faster recovery times. This track will help participants align clinical excellence with sound business practices to enhance operational success and patient outcomes.
See below for course titles and speaker names, credentials and organization:
https://www.sirweb.org/education/events/business-of-ir-2026-virtual/#program