News from the SVS

The deadline to submit abstracts for the Vascular Annual Meeting is Jan. 25 -- a week earlier than last year. Many people wait until the last day to start the electronic submission process, risking missing it. Program Chair Dr. Ronald Dalman recommends submitting abstracts no later than the weekend before the deadline, to avoid last-minute problems or issues. Don't delay -- start the submission process soon.

VAM will be held May 31 to June 3 in San Diego, Calif.

The deadline to submit abstracts for the Vascular Annual Meeting is Jan. 25 -- a week earlier than last year. Many people wait until the last day to start the electronic submission process, risking missing it. Program Chair Dr. Ronald Dalman recommends submitting abstracts no later than the weekend before the deadline, to avoid last-minute problems or issues. Don't delay -- start the submission process soon.

VAM will be held May 31 to June 3 in San Diego, Calif.

The deadline to submit abstracts for the Vascular Annual Meeting is Jan. 25 -- a week earlier than last year. Many people wait until the last day to start the electronic submission process, risking missing it. Program Chair Dr. Ronald Dalman recommends submitting abstracts no later than the weekend before the deadline, to avoid last-minute problems or issues. Don't delay -- start the submission process soon.

VAM will be held May 31 to June 3 in San Diego, Calif.

Submit abstracts by Jan. 18 for the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, to be held May 3 in Minneapolis, Minn. And register today for VRIC, the place to discuss emerging vascular science.  

Submit abstracts by Jan. 18 for the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, to be held May 3 in Minneapolis, Minn. And register today for VRIC, the place to discuss emerging vascular science.  

Submit abstracts by Jan. 18 for the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, to be held May 3 in Minneapolis, Minn. And register today for VRIC, the place to discuss emerging vascular science.  

Did you miss the SVS webinars on how to prepare for Medicare’s new Quality Payment Program that were held earlier in December? The audio transcript and slides are now available on the Vascular Quality Initiative website.

Did you miss the SVS webinars on how to prepare for Medicare’s new Quality Payment Program that were held earlier in December? The audio transcript and slides are now available on the Vascular Quality Initiative website.

Did you miss the SVS webinars on how to prepare for Medicare’s new Quality Payment Program that were held earlier in December? The audio transcript and slides are now available on the Vascular Quality Initiative website.

SVS is working with a prominent legal health firm to produce a series of “Hot Topic” articles and webinar to address specific challenges members face in their practices. The first article focuses on ways to expand existing practices to include an in-office vascular surgical suite or establish a free-standing ambulatory surgery center individually or in partnership with a hospital or complementary specialty group. The article highlights the legal, financial, and operational considerations as well as key questions to consider. 
 

SVS is working with a prominent legal health firm to produce a series of “Hot Topic” articles and webinar to address specific challenges members face in their practices. The first article focuses on ways to expand existing practices to include an in-office vascular surgical suite or establish a free-standing ambulatory surgery center individually or in partnership with a hospital or complementary specialty group. The article highlights the legal, financial, and operational considerations as well as key questions to consider. 
 

SVS is working with a prominent legal health firm to produce a series of “Hot Topic” articles and webinar to address specific challenges members face in their practices. The first article focuses on ways to expand existing practices to include an in-office vascular surgical suite or establish a free-standing ambulatory surgery center individually or in partnership with a hospital or complementary specialty group. The article highlights the legal, financial, and operational considerations as well as key questions to consider. 
 

The Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Nursing have signed an affiliation agreement in which the nursing association will be managed from the Chicago-based SVS office.

“This is a great leap forward for two professions that already work side by side,” said Dr. R. Clement Darling III, SVS president-elect. “We want to support coordination of care with a team approach, so that all specialty-trained physicians and nurses are skilled in providing the best care for patients. Both organizations see the value in collaborating on our mutual goals.”

The two societies recognize a shared interest in professional and patient education, research, advocacy and public outreach. In their first collaborative act, the SVS has officially endorsed a set of practice guidelines developed by the SVN.

“The Society for Vascular Nursing is excited to form this collaboration that will pave the way for the future of vascular nursing and vascular medicine,” said SVN President Marie Rossi.  “Through our collaboration we will strengthen the education we provide and ultimately improve patient care.”

Initially, joint efforts for the two societies will focus on both organizations’ upcoming annual. The SVS will assist the SVN with hosting its annual event in Nashville, Tenn., April 4-7. The nursing association will participate in its first joint session at the SVS’s 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting in San Diego, May 31 -June 3.

The timing of this agreement was optimal for both groups, said Dr. Ronald Fairman, president of SVS. “This alliance makes perfect sense and will get everybody excited,” he said. “The SVN was looking for a new operational home and we are delighted they chose us.”

The Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Nursing have signed an affiliation agreement in which the nursing association will be managed from the Chicago-based SVS office.

“This is a great leap forward for two professions that already work side by side,” said Dr. R. Clement Darling III, SVS president-elect. “We want to support coordination of care with a team approach, so that all specialty-trained physicians and nurses are skilled in providing the best care for patients. Both organizations see the value in collaborating on our mutual goals.”

The two societies recognize a shared interest in professional and patient education, research, advocacy and public outreach. In their first collaborative act, the SVS has officially endorsed a set of practice guidelines developed by the SVN.

“The Society for Vascular Nursing is excited to form this collaboration that will pave the way for the future of vascular nursing and vascular medicine,” said SVN President Marie Rossi.  “Through our collaboration we will strengthen the education we provide and ultimately improve patient care.”

Initially, joint efforts for the two societies will focus on both organizations’ upcoming annual. The SVS will assist the SVN with hosting its annual event in Nashville, Tenn., April 4-7. The nursing association will participate in its first joint session at the SVS’s 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting in San Diego, May 31 -June 3.

The timing of this agreement was optimal for both groups, said Dr. Ronald Fairman, president of SVS. “This alliance makes perfect sense and will get everybody excited,” he said. “The SVN was looking for a new operational home and we are delighted they chose us.”

The Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Nursing have signed an affiliation agreement in which the nursing association will be managed from the Chicago-based SVS office.

“This is a great leap forward for two professions that already work side by side,” said Dr. R. Clement Darling III, SVS president-elect. “We want to support coordination of care with a team approach, so that all specialty-trained physicians and nurses are skilled in providing the best care for patients. Both organizations see the value in collaborating on our mutual goals.”

The two societies recognize a shared interest in professional and patient education, research, advocacy and public outreach. In their first collaborative act, the SVS has officially endorsed a set of practice guidelines developed by the SVN.

“The Society for Vascular Nursing is excited to form this collaboration that will pave the way for the future of vascular nursing and vascular medicine,” said SVN President Marie Rossi.  “Through our collaboration we will strengthen the education we provide and ultimately improve patient care.”

Initially, joint efforts for the two societies will focus on both organizations’ upcoming annual. The SVS will assist the SVN with hosting its annual event in Nashville, Tenn., April 4-7. The nursing association will participate in its first joint session at the SVS’s 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting in San Diego, May 31 -June 3.

The timing of this agreement was optimal for both groups, said Dr. Ronald Fairman, president of SVS. “This alliance makes perfect sense and will get everybody excited,” he said. “The SVN was looking for a new operational home and we are delighted they chose us.”

Did you miss the SVS webinars on how to prepare for Medicare’s new Quality Payment Program that were held earlier in December?

The audio transcript and slides are now available on the Vascular Quality Initiative website.

The webinar focused on one of the physician payment options, MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) and other components of the Quality Payment Program.

The presentation highlights:

• A step-by-step process for vascular surgeons and their colleagues to prepare for MIPs

• How physicians can “Go at their Own Pace” for 2017 reporting

• How to avoid a 4 percent penalty and to increase opportunities for bonus payments

• How the VQI can help physicians meet MIPS requirements

Did you miss the SVS webinars on how to prepare for Medicare’s new Quality Payment Program that were held earlier in December?

The audio transcript and slides are now available on the Vascular Quality Initiative website.

The webinar focused on one of the physician payment options, MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) and other components of the Quality Payment Program.

The presentation highlights:

• A step-by-step process for vascular surgeons and their colleagues to prepare for MIPs

• How physicians can “Go at their Own Pace” for 2017 reporting

• How to avoid a 4 percent penalty and to increase opportunities for bonus payments

• How the VQI can help physicians meet MIPS requirements

Did you miss the SVS webinars on how to prepare for Medicare’s new Quality Payment Program that were held earlier in December?

The audio transcript and slides are now available on the Vascular Quality Initiative website.

The webinar focused on one of the physician payment options, MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) and other components of the Quality Payment Program.

The presentation highlights:

• A step-by-step process for vascular surgeons and their colleagues to prepare for MIPs

• How physicians can “Go at their Own Pace” for 2017 reporting

• How to avoid a 4 percent penalty and to increase opportunities for bonus payments

• How the VQI can help physicians meet MIPS requirements

A new video highlights the many pioneering innovations of some of our SVS pioneers. Research was and is key. Your tax-deductible contributions to the SVS Foundation supports vascular research -- and the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

A new video highlights the many pioneering innovations of some of our SVS pioneers. Research was and is key. Your tax-deductible contributions to the SVS Foundation supports vascular research -- and the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

A new video highlights the many pioneering innovations of some of our SVS pioneers. Research was and is key. Your tax-deductible contributions to the SVS Foundation supports vascular research -- and the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

With the election of a new President and new members of Congress, many changes are coming to health care in the United States – vascular surgeons need our voices heard in Washington. Your participation in the SVS Political Action Committee will ensure that the priorities of vascular surgery and the needs of our patients are understood by Congressional leaders and members. 

This is the only PAC that is totally focused on the interests of vascular surgery, particularly our reimbursement and our patients. To continue influencing current and future events, please consider donating to the SVS PAC. You will be recognized for your contribution in the 2016 PAC Annual Report.

With the election of a new President and new members of Congress, many changes are coming to health care in the United States – vascular surgeons need our voices heard in Washington. Your participation in the SVS Political Action Committee will ensure that the priorities of vascular surgery and the needs of our patients are understood by Congressional leaders and members. 

This is the only PAC that is totally focused on the interests of vascular surgery, particularly our reimbursement and our patients. To continue influencing current and future events, please consider donating to the SVS PAC. You will be recognized for your contribution in the 2016 PAC Annual Report.

With the election of a new President and new members of Congress, many changes are coming to health care in the United States – vascular surgeons need our voices heard in Washington. Your participation in the SVS Political Action Committee will ensure that the priorities of vascular surgery and the needs of our patients are understood by Congressional leaders and members. 

This is the only PAC that is totally focused on the interests of vascular surgery, particularly our reimbursement and our patients. To continue influencing current and future events, please consider donating to the SVS PAC. You will be recognized for your contribution in the 2016 PAC Annual Report.

With the Thanksgiving turkey but a memory, the holiday shopping season is in full swing.

The SVS Foundation has a great program – the Amazon Smile program, to let you do your shopping and do good at the same time.

Start your shopping at https://smile.amazon.com/. Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of every eligible purchase to the SVS Foundation.

Here’s how:

• Sign into your account.
• On your first visit, select the Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation as your charitable organization. Amazon will remember this selection for you.
• Shop as usual.

That's all there is to it! (You must remember to smart at https://smile.amazon.com first.)  Complete program details are available here. 

With the Thanksgiving turkey but a memory, the holiday shopping season is in full swing.

The SVS Foundation has a great program – the Amazon Smile program, to let you do your shopping and do good at the same time.

Start your shopping at https://smile.amazon.com/. Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of every eligible purchase to the SVS Foundation.

Here’s how:

• Sign into your account.
• On your first visit, select the Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation as your charitable organization. Amazon will remember this selection for you.
• Shop as usual.

That's all there is to it! (You must remember to smart at https://smile.amazon.com first.)  Complete program details are available here. 

With the Thanksgiving turkey but a memory, the holiday shopping season is in full swing.

The SVS Foundation has a great program – the Amazon Smile program, to let you do your shopping and do good at the same time.

Start your shopping at https://smile.amazon.com/. Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of every eligible purchase to the SVS Foundation.

Here’s how:

• Sign into your account.
• On your first visit, select the Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation as your charitable organization. Amazon will remember this selection for you.
• Shop as usual.

That's all there is to it! (You must remember to smart at https://smile.amazon.com first.)  Complete program details are available here. 

November, National Diabetes Month, is a great opportunity to draw more attention to the illness for the public, primary care physicians and patients of all ages. 

To help out, we have developed:

• A web page of diabetes and vascular disease resources that we hope you will share with patients and colleagues.

• An easy-to-understand infographic that can be printed and posted around the office or in exam rooms.

• The “Six Diabetes-Related Vascular Complications – and How to Avoid Them” press release as part of the SVS Diabetes and vascular health, patient outreach campaign.

November, National Diabetes Month, is a great opportunity to draw more attention to the illness for the public, primary care physicians and patients of all ages. 

To help out, we have developed:

• A web page of diabetes and vascular disease resources that we hope you will share with patients and colleagues.

• An easy-to-understand infographic that can be printed and posted around the office or in exam rooms.

• The “Six Diabetes-Related Vascular Complications – and How to Avoid Them” press release as part of the SVS Diabetes and vascular health, patient outreach campaign.

November, National Diabetes Month, is a great opportunity to draw more attention to the illness for the public, primary care physicians and patients of all ages. 

To help out, we have developed:

• A web page of diabetes and vascular disease resources that we hope you will share with patients and colleagues.

• An easy-to-understand infographic that can be printed and posted around the office or in exam rooms.

• The “Six Diabetes-Related Vascular Complications – and How to Avoid Them” press release as part of the SVS Diabetes and vascular health, patient outreach campaign.