Articles

January 4, 2021 • Article

Avoiding the ‘tragedy of the unprepared’

At the conclusion of a challenging 2020, we at the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) have a clear mission ahead: We must work with the U.S. Congress to avoid what military experts refer to as a “tragedy of the unprepared.”

January 4, 2021 • Article

New SVS learning platform goes live this month

Educational content will soon be as close as the nearest Internet connection.

January 4, 2021 • Article

Going global: Society gets new International Mentorship Program

The International Relations Committee has launched a new International Mentorship Program to provide experienced SVS academic mentors for members outside the United States who do not have access to individuals who can assist them in professional growth.

January 4, 2021 • Article

CMS confirms Physician Fee Schedule cuts; SVS members asked to contact lawmakers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) has delivered a blow to vascular surgery in the form of a 7% cut in total payment for the services it provides. The cuts are included in the agency’s final rule for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and were slated to take effect Jan.1, 2021. 

January 4, 2021 • Article

Furthering diversity goals in SVS appointments

The SVS Appointments Committee has made great efforts to be more transparent, diverse and equitable in recent years—a process its chair and members plan to continue.