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Recent Articles
Your SVS: Section for Physician Assistants Established; Pay Dues; Claim CME Credits
Optimizing the vascular team has been a major theme of the SVS this past year during Ron Fairman’s presidency, and SVS President Dr. R. Clement Darling III has substantially accelerated the pace of activity during his current term. In a historic decision, on Oct.
SVS Foundation: #GivingTuesday, Please Donate, Read Annual Report
After the turkey, after the frenzy of post-holiday shopping, do something for others by donating to the SVS Foundation on #Giving Tuesday.
VQI Initiatives For 2018
Two big initiatives and enhancements are on tap for the Vascular Quality Initiative for 2018:
Have Diabetes? A Few Simple Steps May Keep Your Feet Healthy
November is American Diabetes Month
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9, 2017 – If you have diabetes and think you are otherwise healthy, it can be easy to ignore the doctor’s good advice.
Time to Renew Malpractice Insurance? Consider MedPro
It’s nearly time for many SVS members to renew their liability insurance. This year, members have access to a top-notch plan for their practices and institutions.
Leadership Spotlight:
ADDING LEADERSHIP TO THE LEARNING PORTFOLIO OF A VASCULAR SURGEONBY NASIM HEDAYATI, MD ON BEHALF OF THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEEThis is the latest column in this year’s series highlighting the evidence-based behaviors and attributes that define great leadership.
Saving ruptured AAA patients percutaneously not inferior to femoral cutdown
“Comparison of Percutaneous Versus Open Femoral Cut Down Access for Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, November, 2017
Post-thrombotic venous obstructions and stenting across the inguinal ligament
“Contemporary Outcomes of Elective Iliocaval and Infrainguinal Venous Intervention for Post-Thrombotic Chronic Venous Occlusive Disease." Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Diseases, November, 2017.
Vaping - E-Cigs Have Their Own Risks
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17, 2017 – Are electronic cigarettes, which have been booming in popularity over the past 10 years, safer than regular cigarettes?
Time to Renew Your 2018 SVS Member Dues
Enjoy Member Benefits, Perks of Belonging to SVS
The 2018 dues statements recently were emailed to all members.
Protect your practice, staff
Consider Business, Disability Insurance, Plans for Staff
SVS members who are in private practice care not only for their patients but also their employees, with attendant financial obligations.
Tales From the Road Less Traveled: From the Executive Director
As Executive Director of SVS, one of my priorities, and great joys, is to find opportunities to meet and talk with SVS members locally in their own communities and practices. I hear a lot of ideas expressed at meetings of course, but seeing things first-hand, and talking to partners and team members about their local issues and practice environments and their needs, helps me to understand how SVS can best help.
FOCUS ON RESEARCH: Harnessing Biology to Rescue CVI Sufferers
Despite affecting 25 million Americans, including two to six million with ulcer conditions, chronic venous insufficiency is relatively understudied compared to other vascular diseases. Yet for patients with venous leg ulcers, their condition is debilitating, painful and embarrassing.
Are you Ready For Medicare Payment Adjustments?
News From SVS | First Data Collection Year Coming to an End
SVS members have a narrow window remaining to participate in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) this year and avoid a 4 percent Medicare reimbursement penalty in 2019. The final 90-day reporting period began Oct. 2.
Recent Articles
Your SVS: Section for Physician Assistants Established; Pay Dues; Claim CME Credits
Optimizing the vascular team has been a major theme of the SVS this past year during Ron Fairman’s presidency, and SVS President Dr. R. Clement Darling III has substantially accelerated the pace of activity during his current term. In a historic decision, on Oct.
SVS Foundation: #GivingTuesday, Please Donate, Read Annual Report
After the turkey, after the frenzy of post-holiday shopping, do something for others by donating to the SVS Foundation on #Giving Tuesday.
VQI Initiatives For 2018
Two big initiatives and enhancements are on tap for the Vascular Quality Initiative for 2018:
Have Diabetes? A Few Simple Steps May Keep Your Feet Healthy
November is American Diabetes Month
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9, 2017 – If you have diabetes and think you are otherwise healthy, it can be easy to ignore the doctor’s good advice.
Time to Renew Malpractice Insurance? Consider MedPro
It’s nearly time for many SVS members to renew their liability insurance. This year, members have access to a top-notch plan for their practices and institutions.
Leadership Spotlight:
ADDING LEADERSHIP TO THE LEARNING PORTFOLIO OF A VASCULAR SURGEONBY NASIM HEDAYATI, MD ON BEHALF OF THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEEThis is the latest column in this year’s series highlighting the evidence-based behaviors and attributes that define great leadership.
Saving ruptured AAA patients percutaneously not inferior to femoral cutdown
“Comparison of Percutaneous Versus Open Femoral Cut Down Access for Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.” Journal of Vascular Surgery, November, 2017
Post-thrombotic venous obstructions and stenting across the inguinal ligament
“Contemporary Outcomes of Elective Iliocaval and Infrainguinal Venous Intervention for Post-Thrombotic Chronic Venous Occlusive Disease." Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Diseases, November, 2017.
Vaping - E-Cigs Have Their Own Risks
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17, 2017 – Are electronic cigarettes, which have been booming in popularity over the past 10 years, safer than regular cigarettes?
Time to Renew Your 2018 SVS Member Dues
Enjoy Member Benefits, Perks of Belonging to SVS
The 2018 dues statements recently were emailed to all members.
Protect your practice, staff
Consider Business, Disability Insurance, Plans for Staff
SVS members who are in private practice care not only for their patients but also their employees, with attendant financial obligations.
Tales From the Road Less Traveled: From the Executive Director
As Executive Director of SVS, one of my priorities, and great joys, is to find opportunities to meet and talk with SVS members locally in their own communities and practices. I hear a lot of ideas expressed at meetings of course, but seeing things first-hand, and talking to partners and team members about their local issues and practice environments and their needs, helps me to understand how SVS can best help.
FOCUS ON RESEARCH: Harnessing Biology to Rescue CVI Sufferers
Despite affecting 25 million Americans, including two to six million with ulcer conditions, chronic venous insufficiency is relatively understudied compared to other vascular diseases. Yet for patients with venous leg ulcers, their condition is debilitating, painful and embarrassing.
Are you Ready For Medicare Payment Adjustments?
News From SVS | First Data Collection Year Coming to an End
SVS members have a narrow window remaining to participate in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) this year and avoid a 4 percent Medicare reimbursement penalty in 2019. The final 90-day reporting period began Oct. 2.