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SVS Foundation step challenge helps place lens on ‘under-appreciation’ of country’s PAD problem
“We have a critical problem in America, which is the under-appreciation of peripheral arterial disease [PAD],” says Vikram Kashyap, MD, on his first time participating in the SVS Foundation’s Vascular Health Step Challenge, which concluded in September. Kashyap, a member…
Change: A driving force behind SVS advocacy initiatives
Change is a constant in life, and advocacy is no exception. The healthcare landscape is always evolving, and the SVS Advocacy Council is working to maintain a voice in the decision-making process. The council is committed to driving change that…
Impact of the CMS proposed rule on the QPP for 2024
This summer the center for medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its annual Physician Fee Schedule and Proposed Rule for calendar year 2024, and on Nov. 2 the Final Rule was published. The proposed rule included several proposals within the…
SVS submits comment letter on Medicare fee schedule to CMS
In September, the Society for Vascular Surgery submitted a detailed comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to a proposed rule that could mean a 3–4% cut in Medicare payments. The letter responds to…
Alert! Pay SVS 2024 member dues by Dec. 31.
SVS members must act before the end of the year to avoid interruption of their 2024 membership benefits. Members can pay their dues on or before Dec. 31 to support the SVS mission and advance vascular health. Membership renewal includes…
Applications open for awards, grant
Applications open this month for the SVS Excellence in Community Practice Award and the Sub-Section on Outpatient & Office Vascular Care (SOOVC) Research Seed Grant and Presentation Award. The Excellence in Community Practice Award honors members who have exhibited outstanding…
Obituary: Roger M. Greenhalgh (Feb. 6, 1941–Oct. 6, 2023)
Roger Malcolm Greenhalgh, MD, the surgeon internationally renowned for his unparalleled contribution to vascular education, training and research, died peacefully on Oct. 6. He was 82. At the time of his death, he was emeritus professor of surgery at Imperial…
The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of September 2023
Last month, the most read stories from Vascular Specialist included data releases from the recent Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society (MVSS) using direct revascularization of segmental arteries to prevent spinal cord ischemia; a reflection on the crucial role of vascular nurses during…
Multi-society guidelines on varicose vein management published
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), American Venous Forum (AVF), and American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) have released the second and final part of new guidelines for the management of varicose veins of the lower extremities. The recommendations, which…
The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of July 2023
In the previous month, Vascular Specialist delivered a range of leading commentary from the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) in response to the New York Times investigation on inappropriateness in vascular care; the anticipated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) update…