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Progress Report on SVS Foundation Multicenter Clinical Studies Planning Grant
In 2012 Thomas S. Hatsukami, MD, Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, was presented the first Multicenter Clinical Studies Planning Grant. This $100,000 grant was presented to fund a high-impact multicenter clinical…
12 SVS Foundation Student Research Fellowships Named
The Student Research Fellowship, established by the SVS Foundation, stimulates laboratory and clinical vascular research by undergraduate college students and medical school students registered at universities in the United States and Canada. Each award consists of a $3,000 student stipend…
A Message from the SVS Foundation Chair
Dear Colleagues: Our specialty enjoys the prestige of being known for quality care. One of the reasons is the excellent research we’ve conducted. We must continue this good work both for our specialty and our patients. Dr. Peter Gloviczki I…
Democracy – best, but only if….
A stated goal of the United States is to support and promote democracy throughout the world. This seems reasonable, because democracy has often worked well in our own and other Western countries, and because no other form of government has…
From the Editor: Let the ‘Sunset Act?’
The Physician Payment Sunshine Act is now in place, and I’m concerned that it may become the “Sunset Act” since it may be another reason for doctors to consider leaving the profession. As of August, manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals,…
From the SVS PAC: Funds Needed to Stop Office-Based Reimbursement Cuts
Sept. 6, 2013 Dear SVS Member: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is recommending cuts to 15 vascular surgery codes in its Calendar Year 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. The proposal would refine the Practice Expense…
Grant of $100,000 Available to Clinical Investigator
SVS members are eligible to apply for a $100,000 award through the SVS? Foundation to develop a grant application for a high-impact multicenter clinical study in the treatment and/or prevention of vascular diseases. The Multicenter Clinical Studies Planning Grant has…
Learn the Latest Vascular Surgery Coding
The coding process is continually changing. To ensure proper reimbursement, it’s vitally important to be up-to-date on billing and coding procedures so register today for Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2013: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons, Oct. 18-19 in Chicago.…
The Importance of being culturally competent in health care
Everyone gets sick, but not everyone expresses how they are feeling in the same way. Some patients may not feel comfortable speaking about a particular symptom due to perceived embarrassment. However, other factors may also influence what, or how, a…
Review Exceptional Sessions from the Vascular Annual Meeting
Several presentations from the 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting have been captured on video. These recorded sessions provide an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field as they share their knowledge and research. Those who missed the meeting or were…