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Jan. 23, 2017 • Article

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...

Dec. 6, 2016 • Article

Members in the News | 'Perfect Storm' Helps Amputee Receive New Leg

Both doctor and patient see the hand of God in a series of coincidences that changed the life of a man from the Dominican Republic. “I’m a firm believer that things happen for a reason,” said SVS...

Dec. 6, 2016 • Article

Committee Spotlight: Program Committee - VAM '17 Will be a 'Spectacular Meeting'

Participants at the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) have lots more to look forward to than sunny skies, beaches and palm trees. A number of new program features are planned to add interest and value to...

Dec. 6, 2016 • Article

Washington Update | Highlights of the Final MACRA Rule

Since Congress scrapped the formula for Medicare reimbursement in 2015, SVS has worked closely with legislators to shape the replacement rule, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA...

Dec. 6, 2016 • Article

News from SVS | 'Tis the Season for Giving

The holiday season – the season of caring and goodwill, for giving -- is upon us. It’s the season where people reach out to help people in need, to help make the world a better place, to...