Articles

April 16, 2019 • Article

Looking Ahead to ‘Going Once, Going Twice ...’

Auction items continue to come in for the SVS Foundation’s Vascular Spectacular gala, one of the highlights of the Vascular Annual Meeting in June. Proceeds will benefit the SVS Foundation. Winning bidders could spend two nights at the storied Greenbrier, a National Historic Landmark and a top resort in West Virginia. Those who enjoy skiing or mountain climbing, or perhaps world-class fishing and hiking might find the one-week stay at a condo near downtown Breckenridge, Colo., tickles their fancy.

April 16, 2019 • Article

‘Ask the Experts’ Expanded to 7 Sessions at VAM

Members: Bring Experts Your Own Cases “Ask the Experts” is back for 2019, with additional presentations scheduled and audience participation not only added but encouraged.

April 16, 2019 • Article

EDUCATION: SVS Coding Course Moves to Rosemont for 2019

With the SVS’ move to Rosemont, the location and timing for the 2019 SVS Coding Course – a must-attend for those who want to stay up-to-date on coding and all-important reimbursement issues – have been changed. This year’s course will be Sept. 20 to 21 at the Hyatt Rosemont, near the new SVS Rosemont headquarters office and just minutes from O’Hare International Airport.

April 16, 2019 • Article

Join the Party; Get Connected

The SVSConnect online community and its mobile app are generating some rave reviews. On SVSConnect, members can post discussion topics, such as on difficult cases or coding issues, as well as offer their own thoughts. They can share resources, become informed of upcoming events and seek out colleagues.

March 25, 2019 • Article

SVS Comments on Veterans Community Care Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a proposed rule (comment deadline March 25) to amend its medical regulations to implement its authority for covered veterans to receive necessary hospital care, medical services, and extended care services from non-VA entities or providers in the Community.  SVS submitted a comment letter outlining priorities for VA to consider as they finalize this rule.