# Interventional Radiology * **Definition:** A subspecialty of radiology that uses imaging techniques to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Interventional Radiology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Interventional Radiology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 6.7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/29/2025 | [**Health IT Appointments**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-appointments-hires-042925/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 4/5/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $2334 per week in Fresno, CA**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%242-334-per-week-in-fresno-ca-at-alliedtravelcareers-4201932334) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Travel Allied Health Professional Interventional Radiology Technologist - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-allied-health-professional-interventional-radiology-technologist-at-ps-companies-healthcare-staffing-4197947908) | [[Linkedin]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $2878 per week in Pittsburgh, PA**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%242-878-per-week-in-pittsburgh-pa-at-alliedtravelcareers-4183524468) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**Soliant hiring Radiology Assignment - New Orleans, Louisiana in New Orleans, LA**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/radiology-assignment-new-orleans-louisiana-at-soliant-4170656860) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/24/2025 | [**Interventional Radiology Technologist - Liberty Hospital - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/interventional-radiology-technologist-at-liberty-hospital-4164356796) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $1239 per week in Chicago, IL**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%241-239-per-week-in-chicago-il-at-alliedtravelcareers-4159298435) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $3212 per week in Peoria, IL**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%243-212-per-week-in-peoria-il-at-alliedtravelcareers-4159290169) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $3389 per week in Oakland, CA**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%243-389-per-week-in-oakland-ca-at-alliedtravelcareers-4159297339) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $3052 per week in Indianapolis, IN - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%243-052-per-week-in-indianapolis-in-at-alliedtravelcareers-4159275512) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/17/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $2834 per week in Bloomington, IN**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%242-834-per-week-in-bloomington-in-at-alliedtravelcareers-4157475673) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/17/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $2613 per week in Detroit, MI - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%242-613-per-week-in-detroit-mi-at-alliedtravelcareers-4157499982) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/17/2025 | [**AlliedTravelCareers hiring Travel Interventional Radiology in Asheville, NC in Charlotte, NC**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-in-asheville-nc-at-alliedtravelcareers-4157611300) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $2771 per week in Charlottesville, VA**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%242-771-per-week-in-charlottesville-va-at-alliedtravelcareers-4144275163) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $3079 per week in Pittsburgh, PA**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%243-079-per-week-in-pittsburgh-pa-at-alliedtravelcareers-4143097468) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - $2762 per week in Allentown, PA**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%242-762-per-week-in-allentown-pa-at-alliedtravelcareers-4143300287) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/2/2025 | [**Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) hiring Interventional Radiology Technologist**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/interventional-radiology-technologist-%2480-hourly-at-health-care-administrators-association%C2%AE-hcaa-4140977589) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/1/2025 | [**Interventional Radiology Tech Travel Assignment in West Chester Township, OH - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/interventional-radiology-tech-travel-assignment-in-west-chester-township-oh-at-soliant-4140824640) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Healthcare AI News 12/18/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/18/healthcare-ai-news-12-18-24/) | [[HISTalk]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**The Society of Interventional Radiology announces its new chief executive officer**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-society-of-interventional-radiology-announces-its-new-chief-executive-officer-302324000.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**5.7AGR, Interventional Radiology Market size to Hit USD 45,615.68 Million by 2032**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/27/2988144/0/en/5-7-CAGR-Interventional-Radiology-Market-size-to-Hit-USD-45-615-68-Million-by-2032.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**5.7AGR, Interventional Radiology Market size to Hit USD 45,615.68 Million by 2032**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-7-cagr-interventional-radiology-123300795.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/29/2024 | [**Travel Interventional Radiology - Martinsburg, WV - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/travel-interventional-radiology-%242-952-per-week-in-martinsburg-wv-at-alliedtravelcareers-4062614695) | [[Linkedin]] | | 10/25/2024 | [**Interventional Radiology Products Market to grow by USD 5.45 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries and AI-powered market transformation - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/interventional-radiology-products-market-to-grow-by-usd-5-45-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-rising-demand-for-minimally-invasive-surgeries-and-ai-powered-market-transformation---technavio-302286467.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/14/2024 | [**Ai4 Conference - Day 1**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/ai4-conference-day-1/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Urology of Virginia**: A healthcare provider that is launching a new Interventional Radiology Department to offer advanced, minimally invasive treatments. - **GE Healthcare**: Provides a range of imaging systems and technologies for interventional radiology. - **United Imaging**: A company showcasing advanced medical imaging technologies, including interventional X-ray systems. - **Dr. Joseph Miller**: Director of Interventional Radiology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, utilizing VR technology to enhance patient experiences. - **TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.**: Focused on innovative drug delivery technologies for interventional radiology. - **Siemens Healthineers**: A major player in the interventional radiology market, known for its innovative imaging technologies. - **Quantum Surgical**: Developed the Epione platform for robotic-assisted interventional radiology. - **Medtron AG**: A key player in medical technology, contributing to advancements in interventional radiology. - **Urology of Indiana**: A healthcare provider that has launched an outpatient Interventional Radiology Center to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using advanced techniques like prostatic artery embolization (PAE). - **GE HealthCare**: A leading provider of medical imaging technologies, including AI-driven solutions to enhance image quality in interventional radiology. - **Eve Lee, MBA, CAE**: New chief executive officer of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), focusing on advocacy, education, and policy for interventional radiology. - **Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare**: A leading outpatient medical imaging provider that has expanded its team with eight new physicians specializing in various radiology fields, including interventional radiology. - **HonorHealth**: A nonprofit healthcare system in Arizona offering a range of medical services and hiring for Interventional Radiology positions. - **MediView XR, Inc.**: A company specializing in augmented reality solutions for enhancing interventional procedures. - **Summit Radiology**: A teleradiology practice in northeast Indiana focused on improving imaging and reporting workflows. - **Dr. Raj B. Gondalia**: Chair of Radiology at UNC Rex Hospital and a leader at Wake Radiology, recognized for modernizing interventional radiology practices. - **Dr. Yasser J. El-Abd**: An interventional radiologist recently welcomed to Wake Radiology, enhancing their commitment to high-quality patient care. - **Agfa-Gevaert Group**: A leading provider of imaging systems and specialized equipment for interventional radiology. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **GE HealthCare and MediView XR, Inc.**: Collaborated to launch the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite, integrating augmented reality into interventional radiology. - **Urology of Indiana and Prostate Centers USA**: This collaboration aims to integrate interventional radiology services to enhance treatment options for BPH, improving patient outcomes. - **Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Child's Play**: Partnership to implement VR technology in interventional radiology to reduce patient anxiety. - **Tufts Medicine, The Vascular Care Group, and Commonwealth Radiology Associates**: Collaboration to launch an outpatient Vascular + Vein Center in Lowell, MA, improving access to interventional radiology services. - **Rush University System for Health and Quantum Surgical**: Partnered to implement the Epione platform for enhanced precision in interventional procedures. - **Summit Radiology and AbbaDox**: Collaborating to enhance imaging and reporting workflows, ensuring reliable report distribution. - **Akumin and United Imaging**: Partnering to showcase advanced imaging systems and improve patient care through innovative technology. - **Terumo Health Outcomes and Medis Medical Imaging**: Formed a strategic partnership to improve cardiovascular care using clinical decision support and quantitative flow ratio technology. - **Maverick Medical AI, NewVue.ai, RADPAIR**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance radiology workflows and revenue cycle management, showcasing their integrated solutions at RSNA 2024. - **AngioDynamics and University College London Hospital**: Collaborating on a prospective registry study to assess the long-term effects of the NanoKnife system for prostate cancer treatment. - **Bayer and Alara Imaging**: Collaborating to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from CT scans by utilizing Alara's software for monitoring and reporting. - **Tufts Medicine, The Vascular Care Group, Commonwealth Radiology Associates**: Opened a new outpatient Vascular + Vein Center in Lowell, MA, to enhance patient care through comprehensive diagnostic and minimally invasive therapeutic services. - **Siemens Healthineers and The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center**: Established a 10-year partnership to advance diagnostic and therapeutic imaging technologies. - **Microsoft and Mass General Brigham**: Partnering to enhance AI in medical imaging and tackle radiology challenges through advanced multimodal AI foundation models. - **TriSalus Life Sciences and various research institutions**: Collaborative efforts to validate the PEDD method for improved therapeutic delivery to tumors. - **Royal Philips and AWS**: Expanded collaboration to offer Philips' integrated diagnostics portfolio in the cloud, enhancing healthcare provider access to diagnostic tools. - **Innovative Health and MC Healthcare**: Working together to reprocess single-use devices in Japan, aiming to reduce costs and environmental impact. - **Bayer and Google Cloud**: Collaborating to develop AI-powered medical imaging applications and enhance connectivity in healthcare. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Augmented Reality in Interventional Radiology**: The OmnifyXR Interventional Suite combines live imaging and 3D visualization to improve workflow and collaboration. - **Interventional Radiology Department at Urology of Virginia**: Set to open in January 2025, offering advanced treatments like Prostate Artery Embolization for BPH. - **Technological Advancements**: The interventional radiology market is driven by advancements in imaging technology and the demand for minimally invasive procedures. - **AI and Machine Learning**: These technologies are transforming interventional radiology by enhancing data analysis and predictive modeling. - **AI in Interventional Radiology**: The integration of AI technologies, such as GE HealthCare's CleaRecon DL, aims to improve image clarity and diagnostic accuracy in interventional procedures. - **Minimally Invasive Procedures**: The rise of techniques like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) reflects a trend towards less invasive surgical options in interventional radiology. - **Virtual Reality in Interventional Radiology**: Children's Hospital Los Angeles is using VR to minimize anxiety and discomfort in pediatric patients during procedures. - **Market Growth**: The global interventional radiology market is projected to reach approximately USD 45.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.7%. - **Contrast Media Injectors Market Growth**: The market is projected to grow significantly due to the increasing demand for interventional radiology procedures and patient safety. - **Interventional Pain Management**: Identified as a key growth area for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), with many surgical cases being safely performed in these settings. - **Advanced Imaging Techniques**: Wake Radiology employs advanced imaging and minimally invasive procedures for effective diagnosis and treatment. - **Virtual Reality in Pediatric Interventional Radiology**: Children's Hospital Los Angeles is using VR technology to reduce anxiety and discomfort during minimally invasive procedures. - **Generative AI in Radiology**: Being piloted to assist physicians in generating visit notes and improving efficiency in diagnostic processes. - **Robotic-Assisted Technology**: The Epione platform enhances percutaneous ablation procedures, allowing for real-time monitoring and improved targeting. - **LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic Surgical System**: This innovative robotic system aims to streamline endovascular procedures, reducing the need for bulky equipment and minimizing radiation exposure. - **AI-Enhanced Imaging Modalities**: Innovations in AI-enhanced MRI and CT scans are driving growth in the medical imaging diagnosis market. - **AI in Medical Imaging**: AI algorithms are improving the speed and accuracy of diagnostics by analyzing medical images, aiding radiologists in identifying abnormalities. - **Advancements in Catheter Technology**: Recent innovations include intravascular ultrasound and robotic navigation systems, improving precision in minimally invasive procedures. - **Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)**: Recognized as a non-surgical alternative for managing BPH, PAE is gaining traction in interventional radiology as a minimally invasive treatment option. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Environmental Impact**: Interventional radiology services contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating strategies for sustainability. - **Workforce Shortages**: The increasing demand for interventional radiology services is challenged by a shortage of skilled professionals. - **Resource Constraints**: Limited resources can hinder the implementation of advanced technologies in healthcare settings, impacting the adoption of innovations in interventional radiology. - **Regulatory and Compliance Issues**: The need for consistent data exchange and adherence to regulations remains a concern in the evolving landscape of interventional radiology. - **Regulatory and Safety Concerns**: The need for rigorous clinical trials and FDA approvals for new interventional radiology technologies, such as the LIBERTY® system, raises concerns about the pace of innovation. - **Gender and Racial Disparities**: Significant disparities in compensation exist among interventional radiologists based on gender and race. - **Legislative Concerns**: Radiologists are calling on Congress to reject the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act, fearing it may compromise patient safety by expanding pharmacists' roles. - **Operational Efficiency in Anesthesia**: Highlighted as critical for hospitals to manage costs and improve service management. - **Patient Anxiety**: A significant number of patients experience anxiety related to medical procedures, particularly children, necessitating innovative solutions like VR. - **Staffing Shortages**: A significant challenge for ASCs, impacting operational efficiency and patient care. - **Data Integration Challenges**: Healthcare organizations face difficulties in integrating data, which can hinder timely and high-quality care delivery. - **Malpractice Risks**: Concerns about malpractice risks associated with AI technologies in healthcare, emphasizing the need for accountability in AI diagnostics. - **Potential Conflicts of Interest**: Concerns have been raised regarding the funding of studies, such as those on PAE, which may influence the perceived effectiveness of treatments. - **Standardization of AI Evaluation**: Lack of standardized metrics for evaluating AI tools in healthcare, making it difficult for providers to compare effectiveness. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: Healthcare systems face challenges in adopting AI technologies due to regulatory requirements and the need for compliance. - **Data Privacy and Compliance**: Challenges related to data privacy, compliance with regulations like HIPAA, and cybersecurity threats hinder the widespread adoption of AI in healthcare. - **Interoperability Issues**: AI applications must aggregate data from various sources while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and standards for effective data interoperability. - **Data Security in AI**: Concerns about managing overwhelming amounts of generated data and ensuring data security in healthcare applications. - **Healthcare Access**: Rising health conditions and physician shortages highlight the need for efficient healthcare services, particularly in underserved communities. - **Cybersecurity Issues**: As healthcare technology advances, the risk of cyber threats increases, necessitating robust security measures. ## Related Topics [[Interventional Cardiology]]