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Recent Articles
2016 VQI Participation Awards
The SVS Patient Safety Organization has announced the winners of the 2016 VQI Participation Awards. This program, in its second year, recognizes the importance of active participation in the VQI as a critical component of the quality improvement mission.
Honoring the Life, Legacy of Alec W. Clowes
An excellent surgeon. A vascular scientist regarded as one of the best. And an even finer human being.
All of the above describe the late Alexander Whitehill Clowes, MD, who died of a brain glioblastoma in July 2015 at age 68.
SVS Washington Office Works to Help Members, Patients
The SVS Government Relations office on Capitol Hill, helps members and their patients through not only its legislative and regulatory work but also oversight of the SVS Political Action Committee.
Successes include:
Legislative
News from JVS: Western Vascular Society Adopts Transfer Guidelines
Because of challenges involved in transferring patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms from one facility to another, the Western Vascular Society has adopted a set of 15 guidelines on how to make that decision and help standardize care.
Committee Spotlight: Postgraduate Education Committee
Drs. Peter Gloviczki, Peter Lawrence, Frank Veith and Mike Dalsing all have something in common: they’ve faced a serious complication in surgery, managed it and learned lessons from the experience. With several others, these surgeons will relate their stories at a postgraduate session at the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting.
Washington Update: Task Force Formed to Create APMs
The SVS has begun work on creating an Alternative Payment Model for SVS members to use for reimbursement under the new Quality Payment Program. A task force has been named and an operational plan drawn up, under the supervision of the SVS Executive Committee.
‘The Matrix’ to be part of VRIC
“The Matrix” is more than a movie. It’s also part of the May 3 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference in Minneapolis, Minn.
Tackling Burnout: A Special Report (Part 1)
SPECIAL REPORT: SVS Takes Aim at Addressing Physician Burnout, Wellness
Publish date: March 15, 2017 Vascular Specialist
(Photo Credit: Hemera Technologies/Thinkstock)
By: Malachi Sheahan, MD Dawn Coleman, MD Michael Goldberg, MD*
Tackling Burnout: A Special Report (Part 2)
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2017 Vascular Annual Meeting Announcement
Innovation, inspiration, invigoration Specialists, allied professionals, find more to do at the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting
Don’t blame the brain for an ischemic stroke
A CLOGGED ARTERY IN THE NECK IS THE LIKELY CULPRIT – HERE’S WHY
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1, 2017 – Since a stroke occurs in the brain, it might seem like that’s where the problem originated. But that is not usually the case.
The Frontier of Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repair
“Prospective, nonrandomized study to evaluate endovascular repair of pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm using fenestrated-branched endografts based on supraceliac sealing zones.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, May 2017.
Letter to HHS Price on Global Codes
The Honorable Thomas Price, MD
Secretary
Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
VQI Varicose Vein Registry Yielding Data on Treatment Efficacy
Joint Effort of the Society for Vascular Surgery and American Venous Forum Off to a Good Start
Global Surgery Data Collection News
CMS has established a process for reporting postoperative encounters, inpatient and outpatient, during the surgical 10- or 90-day global period for a select number of procedure codes. The physician fee schedule (PFS) reimburses services based on all services rendered during the global period, inclusive of surgical procedures and all postoperative visits, as a single PFS payment.
4 years after Boston Marathon attack, new hope for trauma patients
For trauma patients faced with limb loss, the old axiom about necessity and invention has never seemed more true.
Single Sign-On Now Available
Single sign-on simplifies access to SVS & JVS sites
How many sticky notes do YOU have on or near your computer to remind you of your various passwords?
It's probably more than a few.
PSO Goal: All Centers Offer Statins at Discharge to Vascular Surgery Patients
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SVS PSO AIMS FOR 100 PERCENT COMPLIANCE AMONG PARTICIPATING CENTERS
WOMEN, MORTALITY AND AAA REPAIR
Adjusting for Aortic Size Index reduces gender differences in outcomes; may be a better indicator threshold for female patients
Committee Spotlight: VAM Video Committee: Lights, Cameras, Action!
Education takes many forms, and for some learners, seeing beats hearing. Thus, SVS offers video presentations at the Vascular Annual Meeting.
Focus on Research: Studying SVS Wifi System
The SVS’ Wound, Ischemia and foot infection (Wifi) classification system was proposed to predict one-year amputation risk and potential benefit from revascularization.
SVS PSO Launches 2 National Initiatives
The SVS Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO) is launching two national initiatives aimed at improving patient care with a data-driven approach.
Recent Articles
VRIC: Highlighting Research in Vascular Calcification
Vascular calcification affects the vascular health of millions of patients. No current therapies exist to prevent or reverse it, and the problem has confounded researchers and physicians for decades.
Your SVS: 2018 Was a Productive Year; No Slowdown Anticipated in 2019!
2019 is in full swing, with work continuing on a wide array of SVS objectives, events and priorities.
But before shutting the door completely on 2018, SVS members will be interested to see the lengthy list of achievements for the year.
VQI Registries Add 30-Day Follow-Up Forms
In response to member requests, the Vascular Quality Initiative now includes 30-day follow-up forms in most of its 12 registries.
Education: VAM Registration, Housing Now Open
Registration and housing have opened for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting. This year’s premier educational event for vascular professionals will be June 12 to 15 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., outside of Washington, D.C.
From Our Journal
The April Journal of Vascular Surgery takes a look at the “adequate” proximal seal for complicated type B aortic dissections. Failure to achieve any intramural hematoma-free proximal seal zone during such surgeries may be associated with higher degrees of retrograde type A dissection.
SVSConnect App Now Available
The SVSConnect mobile app — for cell phones and tablets — brings easy access to collaboration, engagement and communication with your SVS member colleagues and thought leaders.
VAM: Gala Response ‘Spectacular’ as Ticket Sales Open
The early response has been “spectacular.” That’s as in “Vascular Spectacular,” the gala that will be a central festivity of the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting.
Welcome to Our New Offices, New Era
As of this Specialist deadline date in late February, the SVS staff was still settling in, unpacking boxes, creating new work spaces and – a very important task! – locating the coffeemaker.
Leadership: Spotlight on Frank Pomposelli, MD
Barry Posner and James M. Kouzes’ “The Truth About Leadership” describes 10 critical “truths.” In this latest column highlighting the evidence-based behaviors and attributes that define great leadership, we focus on “you either lead by example or you don’t lead at all.”
Members: Don’t Forget to Submit Your 2018 MIPS Data
The 2018 data submission period is open for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who participated in the 2018 Quality Payment Program (QPP). Please note that your data must be submitted before the submission period closes on April 2, 2019.
SVS Member Alert: Check Your 2019 MIPS Eligibility Status
SVS members can now use the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Participation Status Tool to check your preliminary eligibility status for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2019 performance period.
Young Researcher Dr. Catherine Go Relishes Presenting Her Work
Encourages Other Young Surgeon-Scientists to Attend VRIC
Dr. Catherine Go had the opportunity last year to present her research at VRIC, answer questions about her work and talk collaboratively with others during the conference.
Recent Articles
VRIC: Highlighting Research in Vascular Calcification
Vascular calcification affects the vascular health of millions of patients. No current therapies exist to prevent or reverse it, and the problem has confounded researchers and physicians for decades.
Your SVS: 2018 Was a Productive Year; No Slowdown Anticipated in 2019!
2019 is in full swing, with work continuing on a wide array of SVS objectives, events and priorities.
But before shutting the door completely on 2018, SVS members will be interested to see the lengthy list of achievements for the year.
VQI Registries Add 30-Day Follow-Up Forms
In response to member requests, the Vascular Quality Initiative now includes 30-day follow-up forms in most of its 12 registries.
Education: VAM Registration, Housing Now Open
Registration and housing have opened for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting. This year’s premier educational event for vascular professionals will be June 12 to 15 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., outside of Washington, D.C.
From Our Journal
The April Journal of Vascular Surgery takes a look at the “adequate” proximal seal for complicated type B aortic dissections. Failure to achieve any intramural hematoma-free proximal seal zone during such surgeries may be associated with higher degrees of retrograde type A dissection.
SVSConnect App Now Available
The SVSConnect mobile app — for cell phones and tablets — brings easy access to collaboration, engagement and communication with your SVS member colleagues and thought leaders.
VAM: Gala Response ‘Spectacular’ as Ticket Sales Open
The early response has been “spectacular.” That’s as in “Vascular Spectacular,” the gala that will be a central festivity of the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting.
Welcome to Our New Offices, New Era
As of this Specialist deadline date in late February, the SVS staff was still settling in, unpacking boxes, creating new work spaces and – a very important task! – locating the coffeemaker.
Leadership: Spotlight on Frank Pomposelli, MD
Barry Posner and James M. Kouzes’ “The Truth About Leadership” describes 10 critical “truths.” In this latest column highlighting the evidence-based behaviors and attributes that define great leadership, we focus on “you either lead by example or you don’t lead at all.”
Members: Don’t Forget to Submit Your 2018 MIPS Data
The 2018 data submission period is open for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who participated in the 2018 Quality Payment Program (QPP). Please note that your data must be submitted before the submission period closes on April 2, 2019.
SVS Member Alert: Check Your 2019 MIPS Eligibility Status
SVS members can now use the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Participation Status Tool to check your preliminary eligibility status for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2019 performance period.
Young Researcher Dr. Catherine Go Relishes Presenting Her Work
Encourages Other Young Surgeon-Scientists to Attend VRIC
Dr. Catherine Go had the opportunity last year to present her research at VRIC, answer questions about her work and talk collaboratively with others during the conference.