11/17/2020
12/18/2019
AVLS members who practice in the hospital outpatient setting(Place of Service 22) should be aware that in the 2020 Medicare...
On December 11, the House Ways and Means Committee issued an outline of that panel’s bipartisan proposal for addressing surprise medical bills. Some details are. . .
12/04/2019
On November 1, CMS released its 2,475-page final rule for the 2020 Quality Payment Program (QPP) and the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). The Final Rule encapsulates...
09/24/2019
In 2018, the American Vein & Lymphatic Society partnered with the Improving Wisely collaborative at Johns Hopkins University and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation...
09/03/2019
Chris Pittman, MD, FAVLS, FACR On July 29, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that includes proposals...
01/31/2019
For 2019, there are not extensive changes to the CPT code set that typically pertain to vein care. However, AVLS members will want to...
10/31/2017
As a man of Faith, this is a familiar passage found in the Old Testament Book of Esther that is referenced by many in...
06/11/2015
The AMA is encouraging all physicians to contact their representatives about the transition to the new ICD-10 coding system. ACP members are urged to …
06/02/2015
From the American Medical Association To view original article click here Changes physicians should know in the SGR repeal law When the Medicare Access …
04/08/2015
The AMA recently sent an action alert to its members regarding the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, which requires immediate action by the …
03/09/2015
The ACP has a number of resources available to help with patient education, including an hour-long show about vein health produced by the ACP …
03/03/2014
UPDATE: The ACP is currently working on an advocacy effort to oppose the propsed LCD by Novitas regarding treatment of varicose veins. The ACP …
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