Update on the Medicare Value-Based Payment Modifier and Electronic Health Record Incentive Program Requirements
Invest in the Future with a Donation to SVS PAC
A letter to members from SVS President Dr. Bruce A. Perler and SVS PAC Steering Committee Chair Dr. Randall DeMartino:
Removal of AAA Screening Barrier in Health Care Reform
As of January 1, 2011, co-insurance for the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening benefit in Medicare (G0389) was waived for beneficiaries who qualify for this one-time screening as part of the Welcome to Medicare Physical Exam, which is available during the first twelve months of Medicare el
SAAAVE Act Background
The Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently (SAAAVE) Act passed the full (US) Senate as a last minute amendment to the Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation package in November 2005, but was not included in the House package because Medicare was not addressed.
Ten Tips on Writing a Successful Application for the Lifeline/NHLBI Mentored Clinician-Scientist (K08) Research Award
The K08 Award is unlike other NIH research award programs (i.e., R-series awards), in that it is specifically intended to promote mentored research training for early career stage clinician-scientists.
Tips on Applying for Vascular Surgery Residency Programs
This article highlights 5 essential tips when applying to vascular surgery training programs.
Choosing Vascular Surgery in Medical School
Deciding on a field to pursue during medical school can take a great deal of soul-searching. For many, just deciding between a medical field and a surgical field alone can be difficult. This article focuses on how to make the most out of exploring the vascular surgery specialty.
Preparing for the Vascular Surgery Boards
This practice memo reviews the board certification process for vascular surgery and provides some helpful hints for preparation.