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SVS Launches Expanded Member Benefits Portfolio
The Society for Vascular Surgery is proud to announce the launch of its very own member affinity program, offering members access to best-in-class products and services coupled with special member discounts. The portfolio includes a number of insurance, financial and…
Point/Counterpoint: Is endograft PAA repair durable?
Endovascular repair is durable Endovascular repair of popliteal artery aneurysms is vastly superior to all other previous techniques of popliteal aneurysm repair. Half of all popliteal artery aneurysms are bilateral, and 40% are associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm; 1%-2% of…
Washington Update: Task Force formed to create APMs
The SVS has begun work on creating an Alternative Payment Model for SVS members to use for reimbursement under the new Quality Payment Program. A task force has been named and an operational plan drawn up, under the supervision of…
Member Feedback Integral to Committee’s VAM Plans
Peter Gloviczki, MD, Peter Lawrence, MD, Frank Veith, MD, and Mike Dalsing, MD, all have something in common: They’ve faced a serious complication in surgery, managed it and learned lessons from the experience. With several others, these surgeons will relate…
Washington Update: SVS Washington Office Works to Help Members, Patients
The SVS Government Relations office on Capitol Hill helps members and their patients through not only its legislative and regulatory work but also oversight of the SVS Political Action Committee (PAC). The SVS PAC is an independent entity established in…
News from JVS: Western Vascular Society Adopts Transfer Guidelines
Because of challenges involved in transferring patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms from one facility to another, the Western Vascular Society has adopted a set of 15 guidelines on how to make that decision and help standardize care. Read about…
Focus on Research: Open or Endovascular? Study Seeks Veterans’ Preferences
If veterans who need abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery are fully versed in both open and endovascular procedures, will they be happier with their choice? To prevent “buyers’ remorse,” a new study at VA centers is examining if decision aids can…
Education: Software, coding guide improve bottom line
Frustrated by reimbursement denials because of a simple error in code order? Coding software can help – and make a difference to your bottom line. The Society for Vascular Ultrasound-Society for Vascular Surgery Coding Advisor Software is bundled with the…
Your SVS: SVS Launches Expanded Member Benefits Portfolio
The Society for Vascular Surgery is devoted to enhancing value and benefits for every member. To that end, the SVS is proud to announce the launch of its very own member affinity program. This program will help build upon an…
VQI: 2016 VQI Participation Awards
The SVS Patient Safety Organization has announced the winners of the 2016 VQI Participation Awards. This program, in its second year, recognizes the importance of active participation in the Vascular Quality Initiatives (VQI) as a critical component of the quality…