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SVS Announces New Leaders
CHICAGO, Ill., June 15, 2017 – New leaders were elected at the annual business meeting June 3 of the Society for Vascular Surgery during the organization’s annual meeting in San Diego, Calif.
They are:
Venous Ulceration: A Minimally Invasive Treatment of a Big Problem
“Incidence of Venous Leg Ulcer Healing and Recurrence After Treatment with Endovenous Laser Ablation.” Journal of Vascular Surgery – Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, July, 2017.
CMS to cover SET
The Society for Vascular Surgery has learned that Medicare will begin paying for supervised exercise therapy. Here is the CMS announcement:
Time Passes. Then What?
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VAM Sessions Highlight Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Washington Update for May: SVS Seeks to Delay July 1 Data Collection Start Date
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VQI: Website for Members Only Launched
The Vascular Quality Initiative has created a new password-protected "Members Only" section for the VQI website.
Search for Modifiable Risk Factors to Improve Bypass Results Pays Off
"Predictors of surgical site infection after open lower extremity revascularization.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, June, 2017.
Council Spotlight: Clinical Practice Matters, A to Z
If SVS councils had theme songs, "You’ve Got a Friend" might be the musical signature of the Clinical Practice Council. As Council Chair Dr. Frank Pomposelli explained it, the body exists for the good of every member who provides vascular care in any type of clinical setting.
Your SVS: SVS Benefits Include Access to Life Insurance for Practices, Financial Planning Tools
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Please Support Lecture with Donations
This year is the first for the Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture, and will be delivered by William Sessa, Ph.D.
Member Benefit: Malpractice Insurance
Liability insurance is a fact of life for surgeons. The Society for Vascular Surgery is proud to now offer access to top-notch healthcare liability insurance for members and their practices and institutions.
Plan your VAM Experience
With this issue of the Vascular Specialist, the SVS pages are focused primarily on the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting in San Diego. The end of May will be here before we know it, and with it, the start of our most important scientific meeting of the year.
SVS, STS Hosting Joint Aortic Summit at VAM
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From Beaches to Birds to Brews, Enjoy San Diego
Our Vascular Annual Meeting has plenty to occupy attendees from morning to evening. But before and after VAM, and for family members during the meeting, San Diego beckons.
Recent Articles
SVS Announces New Leaders
CHICAGO, Ill., June 15, 2017 – New leaders were elected at the annual business meeting June 3 of the Society for Vascular Surgery during the organization’s annual meeting in San Diego, Calif.
They are:
Venous Ulceration: A Minimally Invasive Treatment of a Big Problem
“Incidence of Venous Leg Ulcer Healing and Recurrence After Treatment with Endovenous Laser Ablation.” Journal of Vascular Surgery – Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, July, 2017.
CMS to cover SET
The Society for Vascular Surgery has learned that Medicare will begin paying for supervised exercise therapy. Here is the CMS announcement:
Time Passes. Then What?
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VAM Sessions Highlight Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Washington Update for May: SVS Seeks to Delay July 1 Data Collection Start Date
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VQI: Website for Members Only Launched
The Vascular Quality Initiative has created a new password-protected "Members Only" section for the VQI website.
Search for Modifiable Risk Factors to Improve Bypass Results Pays Off
"Predictors of surgical site infection after open lower extremity revascularization.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, June, 2017.
Council Spotlight: Clinical Practice Matters, A to Z
If SVS councils had theme songs, "You’ve Got a Friend" might be the musical signature of the Clinical Practice Council. As Council Chair Dr. Frank Pomposelli explained it, the body exists for the good of every member who provides vascular care in any type of clinical setting.
Your SVS: SVS Benefits Include Access to Life Insurance for Practices, Financial Planning Tools
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Please Support Lecture with Donations
This year is the first for the Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture, and will be delivered by William Sessa, Ph.D.
Member Benefit: Malpractice Insurance
Liability insurance is a fact of life for surgeons. The Society for Vascular Surgery is proud to now offer access to top-notch healthcare liability insurance for members and their practices and institutions.
Plan your VAM Experience
With this issue of the Vascular Specialist, the SVS pages are focused primarily on the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting in San Diego. The end of May will be here before we know it, and with it, the start of our most important scientific meeting of the year.
SVS, STS Hosting Joint Aortic Summit at VAM
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From Beaches to Birds to Brews, Enjoy San Diego
Our Vascular Annual Meeting has plenty to occupy attendees from morning to evening. But before and after VAM, and for family members during the meeting, San Diego beckons.