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Veith’s Viewpoint: Extend and Fix the Sunshine Act, or End It
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has the laudable goals of extending health care insurance coverage and reducing overall health care costs. However, hidden in the over 2,400 pages of this bill are a number of provisions, many as yet unrecognized,…
IPAB Repeal Passes the U.S. House of Representatives
Background The U.S. Medicare payment policy requires a broad and thorough analysis regarding how it affects providers and beneficiaries. The U.S. Congress has always played an essential role in shaping policies that meet the needs of their communities and constituents…
Register Today for the Vascular Annual Meeting®
Be part of the excitement and make plans now to experience the Vascular Annual Meeting. Learn about the latest and best information on new technologies and techniques while earning up to 30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ at this premier…
The Value of Regional Collaboration in the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative®
The Vascular Quality Initiative® surpassed 150 participating centers in March 2012. As the initiative continues to grow, so does the number of organized regional quality groups, a key component of the VQI®. Participation in a regional group allows for anonymous…
Capitol Hill Reception for 2011-2012 PAC Contributors
To celebrate 10 years of success on Capitol Hill, members of the United States Congress – especially those who are physicians – have been invited to join 2011-2012 SVS Political Action Committee (PAC) contributors at an exclusive reception in Washington,…
SVS Encourages Members to Join the AMA: Keep Our Seat on the RUC
The Society for Vascular Surgeons’ position on the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) has been a critically important asset to physicians who care for vascular patients. The RUC is a unique multi-specialty committee, convened by…
Attend the RPVI Exam Preparation Course, June 9 and 10
In 2014, the Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery (VSB-ABS) will require all physicians applying for the Vascular Surgery Qualifying Exam to hold the credential Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). The RPVI™ exam is administered by…
Veith’s Viewpoint: The Vascular Disease Paradox
Vascular patients who most need treatment are often difficult and risky to treat by open operation or an endovascular intervention. In contrast, patients who least need invasive treatment or need it not at all usually have lesions that are easy…
Recent Supporters of the SVS PAC: 1/1/2011 – 1/31/2012 Contributors
SVS appreciates and acknowledges the support provided through generous donations made to the SVS PAC between January 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012. The total amount of donations received was $93,108. Thank you to the following SVS members for their…
2011 Congressional SVS PAC Recipients
The SVS PAC contributed to the election campaigns of the following Congressional members The Congressional members are: in leadership, members of committees of jurisdiction for health care, and/or physicians. United State Senate Sen. John Barrasso, MD (R-WY) Sen. Max Baucus…