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Recent Articles
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.
At VAM 2017, You Won't Want to Miss a Minute
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Encourage Vascular Nurses to Attend SVN Convention
SVS members, encourage all vascular nurses and vascular technologists to attend the Society for Vascular Nursing’s (SVN) 35th Annual Convention, to benefit vascular nurses, nurse practitioners, vascular technologists, cardiovascular nurses, physician assistants and nurses/techs working in cath la
Public Awareness
The SVS and Society for Vascular Nursing have issued a joint statement encouraging vascular surgery teams to actively assist smokers with quitting smoking before surgery.
SVS Launches Expanded Member Benefit Portfolio
The Society for Vascular Surgery is devoted to enhancing value and benefits for every member. To that end, the SVS is proud to announce the launch of its very own member affinity program.
Re-intubations and Pneumonia are More Common Than Cardiac Complications after Surgery, Vascular Study Finds
A higher number of vascular surgery patients develop a respiratory complication within 30 days of surgery than develop a cardiac complication, according to a new study published in the Journal for Vascular Surgery, the official publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).
Focus on Research: Wylie Winner Brings Home Amputation Innovations
In an instant in April 2013, Dr. Jeffrey A. Kalish went from Boston Marathon spectator to surgeon at Boston Medical Center, performing amputations, complex vascular repairs and other procedures.
Membership Application Deadline is March 1
Applications for membership in SVS are due by March 1 and will be considered during the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting, May 31-June 3. VAM is the only time each year that the Society votes on membership applications. Don’t delay; apply today.
Washington Update: Physician Fee Schedule Includes Positive Changes
The 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule includes many changes beneficial to SVS members, following many months of work, including submission of comments, by SVS members and advocacy staff. The schedule was released on Nov. 2, 2016.
VAM: On a Winter's Day, California Dreaming
Between all the Vascular Annual Meeting has to offer and all that host city San Diego boasts, forgive California SVS surgeons, particularly those in the San Diego area, if they’re looking forward to summer.
Committee Spotlight: What's Coming? Changes to ACA but MACRA Stays
While Dr. Michael Dalsing doesn’t have a crystal ball, he is nonetheless making two predictions in the wake of the November presidential election:
Your SVS: Join SVS; Be Part of This 'Amazing Community'
Dr. Venita Chandra has some simple advice for those mulling membership in the Society for Vascular Surgery: Don’t hesitate. At all.
Facing Surgery? Quit Smoking Now for a Safer Procedure
Surgery is dangerous for cigarette smokers. If your surgeon recommends surgery, smoking cessation is a must. Ask for help if you need it.
Smoking Assistance Joint Statement - SVS-SVN
SVS / SVN JOINT STATEMENT
Vascular Surgery Teams Urged to
Actively Provide Smokers with Cessation Assistance
Societies for Vascular Surgery and Nursing Form New Alliance
The Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Nursing have signed an agreement in which the nursing association will be managed from the Chicago-based SVS office.
Please Donate to SVS Foundation Before Year's End
Dear Friends:
Thank you for all your support, past and present, of the SVS and its many different missions. You are part of an amazing organization, and its success is due to you and each member of our Society.
Recent Articles
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nominate an SVS Honoree
Apply by March 1 for SVS, SVS Foundation Awards
SVS is accepting nominations and applications through March 1 for its three highest honors, to be recognized at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June.
Recent Articles
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nominate an SVS Honoree
Apply by March 1 for SVS, SVS Foundation Awards
SVS is accepting nominations and applications through March 1 for its three highest honors, to be recognized at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June.