Articles

February 2, 2021 • Article

Congress delays steep Medicare payment cuts

By Beth Bales Both the House of Representatives and Senate approved legislation to delay steep Medicare cuts that were set to take effect Jan. 1, 2021. This action follows thousands of hours of effort by the SVS Government Relations and PAC Steering committees, Advocacy Council and staff, as well as an unprecedent level of member involvement. Nearly 800 members engaged in grassroots efforts to write their lawmakers and urge their support for stopping the cuts.

February 2, 2021 • Article

Journal supplement outlines updated guidelines, reporting standards

By Beth Bales The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is starting 2021 with updated guidelines and reporting standards for three vascular conditions.

January 4, 2021 • Article

SVS PAC seeks more contributors

The SVS Political Action Steering Committee (PAC) looks to protect your future and hopes.

January 4, 2021 • Article

Council moves SVS into vascular population health vacuum

The Clinical Practice Council, chaired by William Shutze, MD, has numerous ongoing and new projects and initiatives, including the new SVS Population Health Initiative.

January 4, 2021 • Article

Cover Story: Ronald L. Dalman, MD, SVS President

While there is little doubt the pandemic has impacted each vascular surgeon and the SVS as a Society in numerous ways, the commitment and dedication of SVS committee, council and task force members to deliver on the mission has remained undaunted.