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Vascular News

SVS members are at the forefront of vascular news and discovery. Find news about the Society for Vascular Surgery, its membership and its initiatives, below.

Advocating for Patients and Medical Professionals

The political action committee [1] of the Society for Vascular Surgery advocates for legislation that supports best practices for patients and medical professionals. The current changes in health care reimbursement directly impact vascular surgeons and their patients. SVS is taking the lead in working with government officials to develop fair laws and practice guidelines. Volunteer members and staff are working to ensure that lawmakers understand the impact of their work. 

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Recent News

Recent News

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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).

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

November 9, 2020 • Article [3]

Membership information outlined [9]

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

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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Recent News

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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).

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

November 9, 2020 • Article [3]

Membership information outlined [9]

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

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist is the monthly publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery and is a benefit of membership.

Read VASCULAR Specialist [20]

Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist is the monthly publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery and is a benefit of membership.

Read VASCULAR Specialist [20]

Press Center

Press Center

SVS is a not-for-profit professional medical society with over 4,500 members, primarily vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians who are trained to provide patients with all vascular disease treatment options. 

SVS Fact Sheet [21]

Press Releases [22]

SVS in the News [23]

Vascular Health Experts [24]

 

Press Center

SVS is a not-for-profit professional medical society with over 4,500 members, primarily vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians who are trained to provide patients with all vascular disease treatment options. 

SVS Fact Sheet [21]

Press Releases [22]

SVS in the News [23]

Vascular Health Experts [24]

 

Advocacy

Advocacy

SVS monitors and advocates for legislation and regulatory issues, and collaborates with organizations representing similar vascular health issues.

Political Action Committee [1]

Contact Congress [25]

SVS Position Statements [26]

Contribute [27]

Advocacy

SVS monitors and advocates for legislation and regulatory issues, and collaborates with organizations representing similar vascular health issues.

Political Action Committee [1]

Contact Congress [25]

SVS Position Statements [26]

Contribute [27]

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