Vascular Specialist

Feb. 2, 2021 • Article

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...

Feb. 2, 2021 • Article

Cohort selected for second year of Leadership Development Program

By Beth Bales The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has selected 24 members for the year-two cohort of the Leadership Development Program. Because of the pandemic, the program will include virtual...

Feb. 2, 2021 • Article

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...

Feb. 2, 2021 • Article

Journal supplement outlines updated guidelines, reporting standards

By Beth Bales The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is starting 2021 with updated guidelines and reporting standards for three vascular conditions. Guidelines on chronic mesenteric ischemia have...

Feb. 2, 2021 • Article

SVS Foundation’s new initiative to address disparities in vascular health

By Beth Bales Significant disparities in healthcare services in the United States result in unnecessary limb loss, stroke and death. Vascular health professionals are developing new programs to...