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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

February 15, 2021 • Press Release

The Society for Vascular Surgery Valuation Work Group Publishes New Report Highlighting the Value of Vascular Surgeons to the Health Care System

Report Finds the Role of Vascular Surgeons May be Underappreciated and an Investment in Vascular Surgeons will Provide a Substantial Return for the Health Care System

February 4, 2021 • Press Release

ACC and SVS Begin 2021 with a United Vascular Registry

Existing registries have now combined into a single resource focused on improving care and outcomes of patients with vascular disease

February 2, 2021 • Article

SVS Foundation’s new initiative to address disparities in vascular health

By Beth Bales

February 2, 2021 • Article

VAM shifted to August amid COVID pandemic, vaccination rollout

By Beth Bales

February 2, 2021 • Article

SVS PAC recaps 2020, offers goals for 2021

By Hasan Aldailami, MD, and Andrew Barleben, MD, 

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

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