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January 2004 | Vol.
22/No. 1
CONTENTS
COVER STORY
Welcome to the first issue of e-Spectrum...
SVU's new online newsletter that replaces the former printed bi-monthly newsletter. In order to enhance member communications, SVU now will publish Spectrum as a monthly electronic newsletter. [more]
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
An Introduction to SVU's Incoming President
George L. Berdejo, BA RVT
MAIN ARTICLES
SVU Introductory Interpretation Course in Miami
 SVU will hold a 2½ day Vascular Ultrasound Introductory Interpretation Course on Feb. 27-29, 2004 at the Radisson Miami Hotel in Miami, Florida. If one of your New Year's Resolutions is to get your required CMEs this year, this course provides you an excellent opportunity to get CMEs in a beautiful hotel just minutes from the beach in sunny and warm Miami, FL.
CMS Announces Payment Increases for Physicians in 2004
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule that will increase payments under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by an average of more than 1.5%. [more]
Call for Candidates for 2004 SVU Election
The 2004 SVU Nominations Committee is now soliciting candidates for the 2004 Annual Election. Although the deadline for nominations is January 9, 2004, there is still time for you submit your name for consideration. [more]
2004 SVU Dues Payment Due January 31
A reminder that your 2004 dues payment is due. You can renew online or mail back the renewal form that is on its way to you. [more]
Medicare Reaffirms Coverage for Services Provided With Hand-carried Ultrasound Systems Medicare has recently clarified that ultrasound services are reimbursable of whether the system used is a hand-carried ultrasound (HCU) system or larger cart-based system. [more]
Tom Scully Leaves CMS
CMS Administrator Tom Scully resigned December 15, following three years at the helm of the nation's second and third-largest domestic programs, Medicare and Medicaid. [more]
DEPARTMENTS
 Member Profile
Virginia Vyniski, RVT EMT
Technical Director of Vascular Laboratory
The Cardiovascular Care Group
Belleville, NJ
Chapter Committee News
New Chapter Opens in New York City | Suncoast Society Announces New Name
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 27-29, 2004| Miami, FL
Vascular Ultrasound
Introductory Interpretation Course
 June 3-6, 2004| Anaheim, CA
SVU's 27th Annual Conference
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