July 2005 | Vol. 23, No. 7

CONTENTS

President's Message

We Did It – With Your Help!

George L. Berdejo, BA RVT FSVU

Government Relations

• Important Bills in Congress for a Permanent Fix to Physician Fee Schedule Issue
• Update of Status of the SAAAVE Act in 109th Congress
• CMS Offers New Option for Physicians Who Administer Drugs in Their Offices
• AMA Says Ultrasound Baby Photos are a Bad Idea

SVU's 28th Annual Conference

• SVU’s 28th Annual Conference is a Great Success
• Message from the Annual Conference Chair
• Highlights of the 2005 SVU Annual Conference in Chicago
• SVU Members Elect New Officers and Three New Board Directors
• SVU 2005 Chicago Silent Auction Winning Bidders
• Special Thanks to 2005 Annual Conference Sponsors
• Vascular Annual Meeting 2006: Call for Papers

SVU Board Director Profile

LeAnn Maupin, MEd RVT RT(R) FASA
Vascular Technology Program Director
Medical Imaging Department Chair
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Chapter News

• 2005 SVU Outstanding Chapter Individual Recognition Award

• 2005 SVU Affiliated Chapter Recognition Award
• SVU Silent Auction
• Combined Chapters/Membership Committees’ Meeting in Chicago

SVU News

• Advanced Interpretation Course in Boston, Sept. 9-10, 2005
• 2005 SVU Current Issues Conference Set for Nov. 4-5
• 5th Edition of SVU Glossary of Terms Handbook Now Available
• e-Spectrum Made Easier to Access – No Password and ID Needed
• SVU Welcomes 64 New Members in June
• Please Notify SVU If You Change Jobs or Move