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SVS invites new compensation study participation, former participants to update information
In 2023, the SVS collaborated with Phairify to launch a compensation study to provide vascular surgeons with tailored insights into compensation, practice and productivity data relevant to their specialty and practice in a bid to help them make informed career…
Multi-society PAD Pulse Alliance aims to highlight importance of patient education
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) experts are spearheading initiatives as part of the multispecialty PAD Pulse Alliance and its Get a Pulse on PAD public awareness campaign aimed at educating and raising awareness of the risk factors and potential symptoms…
VRIC 2024 to hear from leading light on role of immunity and inflammation in atherosclerosis
Filip Swirski, PhD, a leading figure in cardiovascular immunology research, will deliver this year’s Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture at the 2024 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC). Swirski, currently the director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the Icahn School…
VAM 2024 pricing now available
Pricing information for the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024) is now available. The event, scheduled in Chicago from June 19–22, is promoted as the year’s premier educational event for all vascular professionals. Organizers urge prospective attendees to secure funding…
New editorial team selected for Rutherford’s 12th edition
The SVS Executive Board has appointed the editorial team for the upcoming 12th edition of Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. The team now includes Linda Harris, MD, Audra Duncan, MD, and Peter Henke, MD. Duncan and Henke, alongside Harris,…
Audible Bleeding podcast expands horizons with new senior editor
In the fast-evolving landscape of medical education, podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium for disseminating knowledge and fostering community among professionals. Among these, Audible Bleeding has carved a niche as an auditory experience and formal publication dedicated to shaping…
Budget neutrality and code valuation basics
So, what is budget neutrality and how does it affect physician payment? The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) is a resource-based relative value scale (RVS) payment system, where relative value units (RVUs) are based on resource costs associated with physician…
Vascular Verification Program green-lights first three outpatient centers
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) have verified the first three outpatient centers under the newly launched Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP), with initiatives that focus on ensuring the highest quality of vascular surgical…
Landmark BEST-CLI trial gains recognition as top cardiovascular advance in 2023
The American Heart Association (AHA) has named the BEST-CLI (Best endovascular vs. best surgical therapy in patients with critical limb ischemia) trial one of the top cardiovascular advances of 2023. This study—led by vascular surgeons Alik Farber, MD, and Matthew…
Fifth edition of SVS leadership program reaches capacity
The fifth cohort in the society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Leadership Development Program (LDP) reached capacity in early February due to limited space and high interest from members. According to LDP faculty, the curriculum draws from the highest quality evidence-based…