November 9, 2020 • Article [3]

Vascular surgeons encouraged to consult paclitaxel talking points document [4]

Vascular surgeons are being encouraged to take consideration of a set of talking points about the risks and benefits of paclitaxel-equipped devices—developed by a multispecialty panel of medical societies—in discussions with their patients.

November 9, 2020 • Article [3]

SVS details opposition, support to CMS proposed rules [6]

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has submitted comment letters to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on two proposed rules that directly affect SVS members: the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems (HOPPS).

November 9, 2020 • Article [3]

Correct billing in severe trauma cases can be complicated [7]

The management of the severely injured trauma patient often requires delicate coordination among multiple specialties, and multiple separate operative procedures are often necessary.

November 9, 2020 • Article [3]

‘Smile’ to benefit SVS Foundation [8]

The holidays are close upon us, and many Society for Vascular Surgery members will be shopping online this month and next.

November 9, 2020 • Article [3]

Membership information outlined [9]

The end of 2020 brings deadlines for SVS membership application and payment of SVS dues.