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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn by doing. In response to feedback and member requests, the Society for Vascular Nursing is embracing that learning model with a clinical surgical simulation session at its 37th Annual Conference.

The setting for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting provides plenty of opportunities for fun before and after the meeting for attendees, and during VAM, for family members.

VAM takes place in National Harbor, Md., near Alexandria, Va., and Washington, D.C.

National Harbor itself, comprised of 350 acres along the Potomac River, includes spectacular views, 160-plus shops and restaurants, a marina, the Capital Wheel Ferris wheel, which soars 180 feet above the ground, and an Americana-themed 36-foot carousel.

The Vascular Annual Meeting flourishes with the collaboration and participation of many other organizations.

Six societies and associations are collaborating with SVS this year, adding their members’ voices, experiences and expertise. “We collaborate to improve the care of the vascular patient,” said Vikram Kashyap, MD. He chairs the SVS Postgraduate Education Committee, which oversees VAM programming for the breakfast, concurrent and Ask the Expert sessions, as well as workshops and postgraduate courses.

Make travel plans now to attend Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) – the Society for Vascular Surgery’s essential meeting for translational vascular science and interdisciplinary research. This year VRIC will be held on Monday, May 13, in Boston.

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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.