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SVS PSO Names New Medical Director
The Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO) welcomes Dr. Jens Eldrup-Jorgensen as its new medical director. He will replace Dr. Jack Cronenwett, who has served as medical director since 2011.
The SVS PSO is a part of the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) that also includes 17 regional quality improvement groups and M2S, a commercial technology partner.
The Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO) welcomes Dr. Jens Eldrup-Jorgensen as its new medical director. He will replace Dr. Jack Cronenwett, who has served as medical director since 2011.
The SVS PSO is a part of the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) that also includes 17 regional quality improvement groups and M2S, a commercial technology partner.
The Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO) welcomes Dr. Jens Eldrup-Jorgensen as its new medical director. He will replace Dr. Jack Cronenwett, who has served as medical director since 2011.
The SVS PSO is a part of the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) that also includes 17 regional quality improvement groups and M2S, a commercial technology partner.
Contribute to SVS Foundation Annual Campaign
The SVS Foundation’s Annual Report, “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,” honors innovators and inventors of both the past and the present. Featured are four previous SVS Foundation awardees, plus brief snapshots of SVS giants on whose shoulders today’s members stand.
Read the report here, and please donate to the SVS Foundation’s annual campaign, now underway, to fund the next generation of giants.
The SVS Foundation’s Annual Report, “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,” honors innovators and inventors of both the past and the present. Featured are four previous SVS Foundation awardees, plus brief snapshots of SVS giants on whose shoulders today’s members stand.
Read the report here, and please donate to the SVS Foundation’s annual campaign, now underway, to fund the next generation of giants.
The SVS Foundation’s Annual Report, “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,” honors innovators and inventors of both the past and the present. Featured are four previous SVS Foundation awardees, plus brief snapshots of SVS giants on whose shoulders today’s members stand.
Read the report here, and please donate to the SVS Foundation’s annual campaign, now underway, to fund the next generation of giants.
November is National Diabetes Month; SVS Offers Infographic for Members to Give to Patients
November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity for physicians and surgeons to focus on the disease and its effects. Diabetes is considered one of the largest global health emergencies, dangerous in large part because high blood sugar damages blood vessels, possibly leading to eye disease, heart attacks, PAD, kidney problems and foot ulcers. Diabetes also magnifies the effects of other health complications.
SVS offers members a number of resources on diabetes, including an infographic on how diabetes affects blood vessels in the body. Members may find the infographic useful to download and display, plus print to hand out to patients with diabetes or at risk for the condition.
November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity for physicians and surgeons to focus on the disease and its effects. Diabetes is considered one of the largest global health emergencies, dangerous in large part because high blood sugar damages blood vessels, possibly leading to eye disease, heart attacks, PAD, kidney problems and foot ulcers. Diabetes also magnifies the effects of other health complications.
SVS offers members a number of resources on diabetes, including an infographic on how diabetes affects blood vessels in the body. Members may find the infographic useful to download and display, plus print to hand out to patients with diabetes or at risk for the condition.
November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity for physicians and surgeons to focus on the disease and its effects. Diabetes is considered one of the largest global health emergencies, dangerous in large part because high blood sugar damages blood vessels, possibly leading to eye disease, heart attacks, PAD, kidney problems and foot ulcers. Diabetes also magnifies the effects of other health complications.
SVS offers members a number of resources on diabetes, including an infographic on how diabetes affects blood vessels in the body. Members may find the infographic useful to download and display, plus print to hand out to patients with diabetes or at risk for the condition.
Submit Abstracts to VRIC 2017
Abstracts are being accepted through Jan. 18, 2017, for the 2017 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, to be held May 3, 2017, in Minneapolis.
This one-day meeting emphasizes emerging vascular science and is considered a key event for meeting and reconnecting with vascular research collaborators.
VRIC takes place the day before and in the same venue as the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) Scientific Sessions.
Abstracts are being accepted through Jan. 18, 2017, for the 2017 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, to be held May 3, 2017, in Minneapolis.
This one-day meeting emphasizes emerging vascular science and is considered a key event for meeting and reconnecting with vascular research collaborators.
VRIC takes place the day before and in the same venue as the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) Scientific Sessions.
Abstracts are being accepted through Jan. 18, 2017, for the 2017 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, to be held May 3, 2017, in Minneapolis.
This one-day meeting emphasizes emerging vascular science and is considered a key event for meeting and reconnecting with vascular research collaborators.
VRIC takes place the day before and in the same venue as the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) Scientific Sessions.
Display your affiliation with SVS with pride!
You can now announce your membership in the largest professional association in the world representing vascular surgeons by using the "SVS Member" logo in your day-to-day practice.
Redesigned artwork featuring the new branding that debuted earlier this year is now available for SVS members to use for business materials and email signatures to signify their professionalism and association with the Society.
To obtain the member logo for print or website use, email [email protected].
Several guidelines outline use of the logo.
You can now announce your membership in the largest professional association in the world representing vascular surgeons by using the "SVS Member" logo in your day-to-day practice.
Redesigned artwork featuring the new branding that debuted earlier this year is now available for SVS members to use for business materials and email signatures to signify their professionalism and association with the Society.
To obtain the member logo for print or website use, email [email protected].
Several guidelines outline use of the logo.
You can now announce your membership in the largest professional association in the world representing vascular surgeons by using the "SVS Member" logo in your day-to-day practice.
Redesigned artwork featuring the new branding that debuted earlier this year is now available for SVS members to use for business materials and email signatures to signify their professionalism and association with the Society.
To obtain the member logo for print or website use, email [email protected].
Several guidelines outline use of the logo.
SVS Recommends Coverage for Supervised Exercise Therapy for PAD
SVS and colleagues from ACC, ACR, AHA, SCAI, SIR, SVM and VIVA recently submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) supporting a proposal to grant coverage for Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). Additionally, on behalf of its 5,600 members, SVS submitted a separate letter to CMS strongly supporting this coverage, which could potentially help the 8-12 million Americans affected by PAD.
CMS is considering the AHA’s recommendation to expand coverage and asked the public for comment on this proposal. A proposed decision memo is expected in March 2017.
SVS and colleagues from ACC, ACR, AHA, SCAI, SIR, SVM and VIVA recently submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) supporting a proposal to grant coverage for Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). Additionally, on behalf of its 5,600 members, SVS submitted a separate letter to CMS strongly supporting this coverage, which could potentially help the 8-12 million Americans affected by PAD.
CMS is considering the AHA’s recommendation to expand coverage and asked the public for comment on this proposal. A proposed decision memo is expected in March 2017.
SVS and colleagues from ACC, ACR, AHA, SCAI, SIR, SVM and VIVA recently submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) supporting a proposal to grant coverage for Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). Additionally, on behalf of its 5,600 members, SVS submitted a separate letter to CMS strongly supporting this coverage, which could potentially help the 8-12 million Americans affected by PAD.
CMS is considering the AHA’s recommendation to expand coverage and asked the public for comment on this proposal. A proposed decision memo is expected in March 2017.
SVS Offers Digital Pocket Guidelines
The SVS now offers its most recent practice guidelines as digital pocket cards through Guideline Central. These quick reference guideline tools contain everything you need to know from the full text guidelines, only in a more condensed and user-friendly format.
Members are eligible for free access to the SVS digital pocket guidelines by following the link below. Printed pocket cards are also available for purchase (discounted for SVS members). Non-members must purchase the guidelines individually, starting at $8.99.
Click here for info.
The SVS now offers its most recent practice guidelines as digital pocket cards through Guideline Central. These quick reference guideline tools contain everything you need to know from the full text guidelines, only in a more condensed and user-friendly format.
Members are eligible for free access to the SVS digital pocket guidelines by following the link below. Printed pocket cards are also available for purchase (discounted for SVS members). Non-members must purchase the guidelines individually, starting at $8.99.
Click here for info.
The SVS now offers its most recent practice guidelines as digital pocket cards through Guideline Central. These quick reference guideline tools contain everything you need to know from the full text guidelines, only in a more condensed and user-friendly format.
Members are eligible for free access to the SVS digital pocket guidelines by following the link below. Printed pocket cards are also available for purchase (discounted for SVS members). Non-members must purchase the guidelines individually, starting at $8.99.
Click here for info.
SVS Expands Membership Benefits
The SVS has announced the launch of the SVS Member Affinity Program, expanding member benefits to eventually provide products and services to assist members at every step throughout their career, from medical school to retirement.
The first new benefit is a student loan refinancing partnership with SoFi, the market leader in student loan refinancing.
Benefits include average savings of more than $600 a month for physician borrowers plus a $300 welcome bonus for SVS borrowers (terms and conditions apply). Visit here for more information.
Short informational webinars will be held at 5 p.m. CST Tuesday, Oct. 11, and at 11 a.m. CST Friday, Oct. 14. Register here.
The SVS has announced the launch of the SVS Member Affinity Program, expanding member benefits to eventually provide products and services to assist members at every step throughout their career, from medical school to retirement.
The first new benefit is a student loan refinancing partnership with SoFi, the market leader in student loan refinancing.
Benefits include average savings of more than $600 a month for physician borrowers plus a $300 welcome bonus for SVS borrowers (terms and conditions apply). Visit here for more information.
Short informational webinars will be held at 5 p.m. CST Tuesday, Oct. 11, and at 11 a.m. CST Friday, Oct. 14. Register here.
The SVS has announced the launch of the SVS Member Affinity Program, expanding member benefits to eventually provide products and services to assist members at every step throughout their career, from medical school to retirement.
The first new benefit is a student loan refinancing partnership with SoFi, the market leader in student loan refinancing.
Benefits include average savings of more than $600 a month for physician borrowers plus a $300 welcome bonus for SVS borrowers (terms and conditions apply). Visit here for more information.
Short informational webinars will be held at 5 p.m. CST Tuesday, Oct. 11, and at 11 a.m. CST Friday, Oct. 14. Register here.
PAD Toolkit Available
For SVS members, every month is PAD month. But with September PAD Awareness Month, it's a good time to remind members that SVS offers a digital toolkit to share with colleagues, patients and referring physicians.
If you have ever wished you had a YouTube playlist of video information on PAD that patients can watch, we’ve got it. We also provide links to printable brochures, articles, practice guidelines and more.
Visit the SVS PAD Resources page here.
For SVS members, every month is PAD month. But with September PAD Awareness Month, it's a good time to remind members that SVS offers a digital toolkit to share with colleagues, patients and referring physicians.
If you have ever wished you had a YouTube playlist of video information on PAD that patients can watch, we’ve got it. We also provide links to printable brochures, articles, practice guidelines and more.
Visit the SVS PAD Resources page here.
For SVS members, every month is PAD month. But with September PAD Awareness Month, it's a good time to remind members that SVS offers a digital toolkit to share with colleagues, patients and referring physicians.
If you have ever wished you had a YouTube playlist of video information on PAD that patients can watch, we’ve got it. We also provide links to printable brochures, articles, practice guidelines and more.
Visit the SVS PAD Resources page here.
NHLBI Strategic Vision Completed with SVS Input
By helping to formulate the new NHLBI Strategic Vision, the SVS successfully advocated for prioritization of disease processes which challenge vascular surgeons. “With continued advocacy and support, we can better position our members for successful NIH funding in the future,” said the SVS Research Council, in a summer document on the Strategic Vision.
NHLBI recently released "Charting the Future Together: The NHLBI Strategic Vision." More than a year ago, the SVS, spearheaded by the Research Council, participated in the strategic visioning process by contributing compelling questions and critical challenges and providing feedback on the draft report. SVS delivered a key message that “it is essential to prioritize disease processes which challenge vascular surgeons and vascular physicians.” The Society’s involvement was critical because the Strategic Vision defines research areas deemed to be the most important, timely and feasible for NHLBI to address in its targeted/solicited research in the next decade.
The Research Council has prepared a brief summary of the NHLBI Strategic Vision.
By helping to formulate the new NHLBI Strategic Vision, the SVS successfully advocated for prioritization of disease processes which challenge vascular surgeons. “With continued advocacy and support, we can better position our members for successful NIH funding in the future,” said the SVS Research Council, in a summer document on the Strategic Vision.
NHLBI recently released "Charting the Future Together: The NHLBI Strategic Vision." More than a year ago, the SVS, spearheaded by the Research Council, participated in the strategic visioning process by contributing compelling questions and critical challenges and providing feedback on the draft report. SVS delivered a key message that “it is essential to prioritize disease processes which challenge vascular surgeons and vascular physicians.” The Society’s involvement was critical because the Strategic Vision defines research areas deemed to be the most important, timely and feasible for NHLBI to address in its targeted/solicited research in the next decade.
The Research Council has prepared a brief summary of the NHLBI Strategic Vision.
By helping to formulate the new NHLBI Strategic Vision, the SVS successfully advocated for prioritization of disease processes which challenge vascular surgeons. “With continued advocacy and support, we can better position our members for successful NIH funding in the future,” said the SVS Research Council, in a summer document on the Strategic Vision.
NHLBI recently released "Charting the Future Together: The NHLBI Strategic Vision." More than a year ago, the SVS, spearheaded by the Research Council, participated in the strategic visioning process by contributing compelling questions and critical challenges and providing feedback on the draft report. SVS delivered a key message that “it is essential to prioritize disease processes which challenge vascular surgeons and vascular physicians.” The Society’s involvement was critical because the Strategic Vision defines research areas deemed to be the most important, timely and feasible for NHLBI to address in its targeted/solicited research in the next decade.
The Research Council has prepared a brief summary of the NHLBI Strategic Vision.
