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SVS members are at the forefront of vascular news and discovery. Find news about the Society for Vascular Surgery, its membership and its initiatives, below.

Advocating for Patients and Medical Professionals

The political action committee of the Society for Vascular Surgery advocates for legislation that supports best practices for patients and medical professionals. The current changes in health care reimbursement directly impact vascular surgeons and their patients. SVS is taking the lead in working with government officials to develop fair laws and practice guidelines. Volunteer members and staff are working to ensure that lawmakers understand the impact of their work. 

Recent News

October 16, 2017 • Press Release

Vaping – E-Cigs Have Their Own Risks

Are electronic cigarettes, which have been booming in popularity over the past 10 years, safer than regular cigarettes? Like so many things, it’s complicated.

October 16, 2017 • Article

Time to Renew Your 2018 SVS Member Dues

Enjoy Member Benefits, Perks of Belonging to SVS

October 13, 2017 • Article

Protect your practice, staff

Consider Business, Disability Insurance, Plans for Staff

October 5, 2017 • Article

2017 SVS Foundation Annual Report Published

September 29, 2017 • Article

ADVOCACY: Work Progressing on Official SVS APM

After nearly six months of preliminary work, the APM Task Force now is focusing on developing a vascular-specific Advanced Alternative Payment Model.

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Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist is the monthly publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery and is a benefit of membership.

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Press Center

SVS is a not-for-profit professional medical society with over 4,500 members, primarily vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians who are trained to provide patients with all vascular disease treatment options. 

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Advocacy

SVS monitors and advocates for legislation and regulatory issues, and collaborates with organizations representing similar vascular health issues.

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