Industry Updates

Gender differences influence the medical profession, but are we aware of the gender inequalities that continue to plague it?

The ACP is set on a new horizon with new leadership. Read how the ACP will add new department staff, expand its educational opportunities and develop partnerships with physicians and organizations for the support of phlebology.

Governmental and private payers have developed medical policies to limit venous care which they believe may be unnecessary or cosmetic, but vascular societies and physician members are reaching out to develop appropriate payer medical policies.

In 2017, the American College of Phlebology (ACP) launched a collaborative quality improvement initiative with Johns Hopkins and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called the Improving Wisely Pilot Project in Vein Care. As a community of physicians involved in caring for patients with venous disorde ...

The past year has included many changes and advancements for the American College of Phlebology. We are thrilled to see how this community has continued to grow in advocacy, research and education. Our educational courses started in 2018 with review courses for those looking to achieve RPhS designat ...

Medical coverage is a complex beast. Medicare has its standards and private payors have theirs. Learn how it all works, and what you can do to effect change.

by Kristinha M. Anding The 2008 Advanced Practical Symposium from the American College of Phlebology will feature in-depth seminars and practical demonstrations—enhanced for the first time by high-definition video technology—to suit the needs of the professional already practicing phlebology. T ...

Steven E. Zimmet, MD, RVT, FACPh President, American Board of Phlebology It is a pleasure to announce a historic milestone in phlebology; the creation of an independent specialty board. This development will contribute significantly to the recognition and acceptance of phlebology as well as serve t ...

Nearly two decades ago, a handful of individuals interested in advancing the science of venous disease joined together to found the organization now known as the American College of Phlebology (ACP). Little could our founders have imagined how far we would come. In November 2005, the American Medica ...

Stark introduces Health-e Information Technology Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, introduced the Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008. The bill requires the government to create clear standards for an interoperable Healt ...

by Suzanne Kouri On October 22-24, 2010, the American Venous Forum is offering The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Physicians. This is a multi-faceted program specifically designed for physicians treating patients with venous disease; including general surgeons, vascular ...

by Ginny Caylor Recognizing that most women know the signs of a heart attack and even a stroke, but likely have little knowledge about venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is embarking on an aggressive education campaign to address the ...