ACC and SVS Begin 2021 with a United Vascular Registry

Existing registries have now combined into a single resource focused on improving care and outcomes of patients with vascular disease

WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2021) — The American College of Cardiology and Society for Vascular Surgery have moved to a single vascular registry to harness the strengths of both organizations in improving care and outcomes of patients with vascular disease.  

Congress delays steep Medicare payment cuts

By Beth Bales

Both the House of Representatives and Senate approved legislation to delay steep Medicare cuts that were set to take effect Jan. 1, 2021. This action follows thousands of hours of effort by the SVS Government Relations and PAC Steering committees, Advocacy Council and staff, as well as an unprecedent level of member involvement. Nearly 800 members engaged in grassroots efforts to write their lawmakers and urge their support for stopping the cuts.

Foundation donors meet challenge

By Beth Bales

The SVS Foundation received an extra infusion of contributions in late 2020, thanks to more than 40 new donors and the generosity of four members who matched a portion of these donations.

The Foundation received $11,878 from new donors during the year-end Matching Gift Challenge, with the four—William Shutze, MD, Thomas Forbes, MD, Peter Nelson, MD, and Jens Eldrup-Jorgensen, MD— providing an additional $10,000 in matching funds.

VAM shifted to August amid COVID pandemic, vaccination rollout

By Beth Bales

To enhance the chances of being able to hold the 2021 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in-person, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has moved the conference, lock, stock and barrel to mid-August.

This pre-eminent event for vascular education now will take place Aug. 18–21 in San Diego, with educational programming on all four days and the Exhibit Hall open Aug. 19–20. Registration is expected to open in early May.